April 01, 2025
Jurisprudence of Balancing Benefits and Harms (Maslaha and Mafsada) This principle lies at the core of Islamic political jurisprudence, particularly…
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Islamic Scholars Rule Against Giving Zakat to UNHCR
Tasneem
March 29, 2025
On Tuesday, 25th Ramadan 1446 AH / 25th March 2025, the Public Affairs Fatwa Committee, an independent fatwa-issuing body, issued…
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Interplay Between Benefits and Harms (Masalih and Mafasid) One of the complexities of Islamic political jurisprudence is recognizing that a…
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Guiding Principles of Sound Fatwas in Contemporary Issues of Islamic Political Jurisprudence
Dr. Masoud Sabri
March 22, 2025
The Companions and the early generations of scholars paid great attention to the jurisprudence of Islamic governance from the very…
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Given these complexities, it is essential for every jurist, researcher, or student of Islamic law to prepare themselves adequately before…
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Question: You mentioned that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “He who fasts during Ramadan with faith…
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Fatwa on Breaking the Fast While Traveling
Dr. Salah Al Sawy
March 02, 2025
Question: Honorable Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Sawy, my question concerns the ruling on fasting while traveling and the concession of breaking…
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How to Deal with Dissuaders and Rumormongers?
Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad Mihanna
February 11, 2025
For any entity — whether an alliance, state, or party — to confront its external enemy, it must first maintain…
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Fatwa on Student Loans in the U.S
Dr. Salah Al Sawy
February 07, 2025
Question: My nephew lives in America and studies at university. He heard your fatwa regarding the ruling on interest-based loans…
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A Fatwa on Celebrating Al Israa Wal Miraj
Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz
January 30, 2025
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and…
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Do Gifts to Children Count as Inheritance?
Dr. Salah Al Sawy
January 29, 2025
Question: I am a male and the youngest child of four sisters, all of whom are married. My father owned…
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Fabricated and Baseless Fatwa!
Dr. Ahmad Nagi
January 22, 2025
Some circulate a fatwa attributed to Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, in which he allegedly permitted killing…
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