Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia regarding the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah. 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Tuesday 15 September 2015, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in ‘Arafah on Wednesday 23 September 2015 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1436), and […]
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Grand Mufti calls on Haj pilgrims to shun politics
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has called on pilgrims to uphold the spirit of unity and piety while performing Haj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
‘Extremists hijacking new media’
The Muslim World League (MWL) is hosting a conference in Makkah on Sept. 16 and 17 to discuss the effects new media is having on the lives of young Muslims across the globe.
Haramain imams and Grand Mufti stress on importance of human life
Imams and khateebs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in their Friday sermons condemned Thursday’s mosque blast in Abha that targeted special security forces.
‘Eed al-Fitr 1436 – 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 Shawwaal was sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we have completed twenty nine (29) days of Ramadhaan (1436 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger […]
Ramadhaan 1436 – 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 Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Sha’baan (1436 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the […]
Saudi Grand Mufti DENIES fatwa allowing men to eat wives
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh has denied issuing a fatwa (religious edict) which allows a hungry man to eat his wife, or parts of her body, in the case of famine or if eating his wife would result in saving his own life.
Those not well versed in Qur’an ‘should not issue fatwas’
The grand mufti said scholars must not issue fatwas, or religious edicts, if they are not well versed in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him. “If he doesn’t know he should not issue any fatwa,” he said.
IS ‘in direct violation of Islamic principles’ – Grand Mufti
The Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh stressed that IS does not represent Sunni beliefs and values due to its corrupt practices in direct violation of the principles of Islam.
Saudi Grand Mufti urges Muslims to use internet to fight terror
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh has urged Muslims throughout the world to use the internet and social media to help combat terrorism, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday (March 9, 2015).