Grand Mufti denounces the killing of Egypt’s envoy to Iraq

Shaikh Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-AsShaikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Committee of Senior Ulema [religious scholars] and Chairman of the Department of Scientific Research and Ifta [guidance], today issued the following statement in response to the killing of the Egyptian envoy to Iraq: Praise be to Allaah, and prayer and peace […]

‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee – Celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ Birthday

al-Hamdu-Lillaahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen was-Salaatu was-Salaamu ‘alaa Ashrafil-Anbiyaa.e wal-Mursaleen, wa ba’d: Once again, the time has come for the ritual celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birthday, more commonly known as ‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee (12 Rabee’ al-Awwal [Thursday 21 April 2005]). We have therefore gone as far as publishing 9 fataawa outlining the prohibition of ‘Eed Milaad an-Nabee; […]

Women welcome Grand Mufti’s ruling on forced marriages

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, who heads the Council of Senior Islamic Scholars, has come out strongly against the practice of forcing women to marry against their will while calling for the imprisonment of violators, the Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday. The grand mufti’s call evoked positive reaction among women in the […]

Saudis stand united against Terrorism

A nationwide anti-terror campaign was launched on Saturday as officials, intellectuals, students and the general public vowed to stand by the government in its efforts to stamp out terrorism. The campaign, coinciding with the Counterterrorism International Conference in Riyadh, aims at increasing public awareness of terrorism and deviancy. All governorates, ministries and government departments are […]

‘Eed al-Adh.haa 1425 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia

Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Dhul-Hijjah was not sighted here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Dhul-Qi’dah, in shaa.-Allaah. Subsequently, 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be tomorrow, Wednesday 12 January […]

Grand Mufti condemns attack on U.S. consulate

The Kingdom’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, condemned and denounced the terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Jeddah on Monday 6th December 2004. In a statement published in the Jeddah-based Al-Madinah newspapers today, Al Al-Sheikh said that attacking the U.S. consulate, throwing explosives, killing and wounding innocent people, and undermining […]