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Daesh Justifies its Crimes against Christians in Response to Dar Al-Ifta’s Insight Magazine

After realizing the danger threatening its deviant ideology, the terrorist group “Daesh” adopted a defensive position in response to the recently published issue of “Insight”, the magazine published by Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta, which was released following the twin attacks on Tanta and Alexandria churche ... more ...
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta releases a new special issue of its magazine “Insight”

This month’s issue of Dar al-Ifta’s “Insight” magazine titled “Terrorist Crimes against Christian Citizens” comes in response to the twin bombings of Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria that left tens dead and injured. The issue sheds light upon ISIS’ terrorist crimes of burning, forced displac ... more ...
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Leaves for Thailand on an Official Visit

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 In response to an official invitation extended by the Thai Prime Minister, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Shawki Allam, left for Bangkok on Monday evening on an official visit to meet a number of Thai officials and opinion leaders. more ...
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta Presents its Experience in Fighting Radicalization in London

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 The Senior Advisor to the Grand Mufti and Secretary General of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, Dr. Ibrahim Negm, left for London to present the experience of Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta in fighting radicalization, terrorism and Islamophobia before a number ... more ...
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Calls for Global Unity to Face Radicalization

Sunday, March 12, 2017 In his speech in the opening session of the 27th international conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Shawki Allam, called upon all religious institutions worldwide to undertake the responsibility to face the challenges and threats ... more ...

The Family from an Islamic Perspective

I am marrying a Catholic woman. Can I conduct my marriage ceremony in the church?

The Right of Women to Divorce

Closer Look at Prophet Muhammad’s Marriages

Does gender discrimination exist in Islam?

In mentioning gender roles in Islam, we should first differentiate between equality and equivalency. In this context, equivalency means disregarding the biological and physiological differences between males and females; basic logic rejects this. Equality, as established in the Shari’ah, means giving each their rights whil ... More

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Reasoning behind doing ‘aqiqah for newborn babies

‘Aqiqah is a means of expressing gratitude to God
The birth of a child, male or female, is a cause for great celebration. In Islam, certain etiquettes and rituals f ... more ...

Researches

The History and Sources of Islamic Law

All praise is due to Allah, from Whom alone we seek help and guidance. We seek refuge in God from the evils of our own selves and from our evil deeds. He who Allah guides ... more ...

Using the Arabic term ‘Ishq to describe love for the Prophet

Loving the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is an innate feeling that exists in the heart of every Muslim. It is the condition for a believer’s complete sound fa ... more ...

Articles

Islam and Marriage

Who is it for?

The institution of marriage has been an institution that has withstood the test of time. Islam calls the Muslim community to preserve this sac ... more ...

Muslim Minorities

Were Christians forced to pay the Jizyah to spare their lives?

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How would I explain to my American friend the following verses: “Fight those who do not more ...