Fatwas & Opinions
A fatwa is a religious "response" given by a legitimate religious authority. It can be a response to a question asked by an individual or a response to a specific issue to assert the status of this issue within the Islamic tradition.
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Malaysian Olympians can postpone Ramadan fast
7.24.2012Malaysian Islamic and Olympic officials said athletes from the predominantly Muslim country are excused from fasting for Ramadan while competing at the games. -
Secretary of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) deplores the Burning of the Qu’ran
2.28.2012Ihsanoglu said that the act runs contrary to the common efforts of the OIC and that of the international community to combat intolerance. -
Iraqi Shi’ite cleric critical of the U.S. over Qur'an burning in Afghanistan
2.26.2012Ammar al-Hakim said that the burning the Qur'an by an American soldiers inside a U.S. base in Afghanistan is the result of hatred, rancor and weakness. -
Iraqi Sunni Muslim Scholars reject President Obama's apology for Qur'an burning
2.26.2012The Association of Sunni Muslim Scholars of Iraq reject the apology of the President of the United States for the burning of the Qu’ran in Afghanistan. -
Shaving beard is not prohibited in Islam, even if it must be avoided
2.25.2012Egyptian Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa on whether or not beard shaving is prohibited in Islam.
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Muslim leaders and organizations call for "jihad" against the Syrian regime (Photo: Youm7)
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Grand Mufti Ali Gomma: Coptic rights will be protected in Egypt (Photo: Ahram.org)
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International Union of Muslim Scholars Condemns the Violence Against Muslims and Christians in Nigeria
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Al-Azhar issues ‘basic freedoms document’ as basis for new constitution
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Muslim Brotherhood member: Alliances with non-Muslim candidates is permissible