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7. Fatwás involving breastfeeding men and the drinking of the urine of the Prophet arouse huge debates on religious and intellectual levels.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 to Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The article is based on a listing of articles that tackle two controversial fatwás issued by two prominent Islamic scholars. The first Fatwá was issued by Dr. ‘Izzat ‘Atīyah, the head of the Hadīth Department of the Faculty of Usūl al-Dīn [Fundamentals of Religion] at the Azhar University. The...
12. The Azhar settles for condemnation on Amina commotion
Date of source:
Muslim scholars have gone on a rampage directly after the news of Amīna Wadoud delivering the Friday sermon and leading male and female worshippers in prayer.
5. The expelled Muslim Brotherhood members
Date of source: Saturday, October 19, 2002
Muslim Brother leader Mustafa Mashhour criticized group?s member Mokhtar Nuh for his initiative to encourage a dialogue between the government and the Muslim Brotherhood. The author believes that such criticism may make Nuh join the club of expelled Brotherhood members.
29. Al-Awqaf: mosques are not a place for political demonstrations
Date of source: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Mosques must only be houses of worship, not political forums.
14. Jilbab and beard… fashion or signs of terrorism?
Date of source: Thursday, October 19, 2006
The author discusses arguments about wearing jilbāb and a long beard, with Muslim scholars stating that these are not a religious duty.
21. Islam respects religious freedom. Why then does it kill apostates and prohibit women from marrying non-Muslims?
Date of source: Sunday, May 7, 2006
In an interview with October magazine, the general director of the Religious Guidance Department at the Ministry of Awqāf [Endowments], Dr. Sālim ‘Abd al-Jalīl speaks out on Islam’s position on religious freedom.
24. The concept of religious freedom in Islam
Date of source: Sunday, April 23, 2006
In an interview, the general director of the Religious Guidance Department at the Ministry of Awqāf [Endowments], Dr. Sālim ‘Abd al-Jalīl argues that freedom of religion is guaranteed in Islam, since God says: “There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct...
12. A fatwa deeming statues haram sparks uproar in Egypt
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2006
The grand muftī of Egypt has issued a fatwa saying that statues are harām, but Egyptian intellectuals have taken an opposing stand, defending the art of sculpture.
9. Crazy fatwa prohibits ironing women’s trousers!
Date of source: Saturday, October 9, 2004
A laundry shop owner once inquired about whether he should continue ironing women’s trousers. The fatwa came as shocking as the question is: if these trousers are worn outdoors then the laundryman should not iron them because in that case he is aiding the wrongdoing of tabaruj [make-up and other...

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