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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Egyptian Islamist leader says Sharia should be spared political conflicts
12.29.2012Co-founder of Al-Gama'a Al- Islamiya says religion should not be involved the ongoing political struggle between Islamists and their foes. -
Hundreds protest in support of Syria after Qaradawi's anti-Assad sermon
12.29.2012Hundreds participated in a protest to show support for Syria in front of Al-Azhar Mosque after Yusuf al-Qaradawi delivered the Friday sermon today. -
Hundreds protest in support of Syria after Qaradawi's anti-Assad sermon
12.29.2012Hundreds participated in a protest to show support for Syria in front of Al-Azhar Mosque after Yusuf al-Qaradawi delivered the Friday sermon today. -
Egyptian Grand mufti encourages 'brotherly warmth' on Christmas
12.28.2012Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa issued a fatwa Wednesday encouraging Muslims to spread brotherly warmth by offering greetings to Christians on their religious occasions. -
The Organization of the Islamic Conference condemns threats against Christians in the Ham province of Syria
12.24.2012The Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the threat of Syrian armed groups against Syrian Christians.
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Egyptian Islamist leader says Sharia should be spared political conflicts
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Hundreds protest in support of Syria after Qaradawi's anti-Assad sermon (Photo: Al-Masry Al-Youm)
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Egyptian Grand mufti encourages 'brotherly warmth' on Christmas
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The Organization of the Islamic Conference condemns threats against Christians in the Ham province of Syria (Photo: Getty Images
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Al-Azhar: Participating in referendum is religious duty (Photo: Al-Masry Al-Youm)