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Date of source: Friday, October 10, 2008
The Islamic thinker Jamāl al-Bannā has issued a number of controversial fatwás recently. In this article Muslim scholars criticize al-Bannā and question his credentials.
Date of source: Monday, December 18, 2006
A
fatwá issued to Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘ah
regarding smoking and if it annuls
al-Iḥrām sparks controversy among scholars and the public alike.
Date of source: Saturday, February 23, 2002
The Muftī of Egypt issued a Fatwá to the effect that the contest of
miss Egypt violates the religious values and the Eastern traditions. Basing on this Fatwá, the Prime Minister was
warned against holding such a contest.
Date of source: Monday, November 20, 2006
In the light of al-Ghad’s
publication of the
"offensive" supplement which attacked the Prophet Muhammad’s companions and wife, the author of
the
article stresses the need for a consistent application of the law which criminalizes insulting religions.
Date of source:
The
Sheikh of the Azhar
called for boycotting all foreign products that would benefit Israel and harm Arabic and Islamic
countries.
He said that boycotting foreign products is a duty and a kind of national support of Palestine. The Muftī declared
that importing any foreign product that has an...
Date of source: Friday, June 23, 2006
The
author reviews the opinions of Muslim
scholars about the issue of recognizing Egyptians of
Bahā’ī faith in official documents like
identity cards as well as questions about marriage with
Bahā’īs.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2003
A fatwa issued by the former Mufti of Egypt stipulating that currency trade is haram has caused a juridical debate between Azhar scholars. The Sheikh of the Azhar referred the fatwa to the Islamic Research Institute for examination and comment.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 19, 2002
Khalil Abdel Kareem´s book ”Al-Nass Al-Mu´assis Wa Mujtama´u” caused great controversy in the religious circles in Egypt. Some people asked for the confiscation of the book, which is believed to celebrate the ideas of some orientalists, defame the Prophet and his companions and raise...
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2001
The Mufti issued a fatwa prohibiting television competitions. Then the Grand Imam issued another fatwa allowing the competitions. The author wonders why there is this contradiction in fatwas and why not unite the opinions of the scholars and save public opinion from having to choose between...
2. Controversial fatwa of mufti prohibiting phone-based competitions results in outpour of responses
Date of source: Saturday, July 14, 2001
The article gives a list of the articles published in relation to the controversy resulting from the Mufti’s fatwa prohibiting competitions like "who is going to be a millionaire" on the basis that paying money for entering the competition is a form of gambling.
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