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What element distinguishes temporary marriage in Islam from extramarital and premarital sex based on mutual consent and/or compensation in a Western context?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Easterners, and especially Muslims, are thought to put excessive value on virginity. What is the Islamic stance?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Grand Ayatollah Fadlallah responds to the question: "Is it true that Islam intends to inhibit and control lust in women with circumcision?". Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Fadlullah of Lebanon rules: Female Genital Mutilation is prohibited if it negatively affects the soul, body and the sexual abilities. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Since it is difficult to establish an Islamic state, do you support establishing a democratic state instead of following tribal hereditary rule or a royal regime? Do you support Muslims participating in the parliaments of democratic states?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Fadlallah of Lebanon responds to the question: What is your opinion on democracy, and what is the Islamic face of democracy?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Fadlallah of Lebanon responds to the question: Is participation in elections a religious duty?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

How do you evaluate whether or not the State is Islamic?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

What is your opinion on the operations inside the Occupied Territories, especially in public places in Israel. Is it self-defense or haram (forbidden, illegal)? If you consider it halal (permissible), what is the evidence for this position?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon

Sayyad Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah of Lebanon responds to the question: You issued a fatwa prohibiting the purchase of American and Zionist goods, but you allowed traveling to America. How do we reconcile the two fatwas?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Lebanon