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Fatwa and Sustainable Development, Egypt's Dar al-Ifta completes preparations for its 7th Intl. conference

Under the auspices of H.E President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and with the participation of high-level delegations from UN and WHO along with Muftis, ministers, and scholars from over 90 countries, Egypt's Dar al-Ifta is to hold its 7th international conference on Fatwa and Sustainable Development Goals ... more ...
Egypt's Mufti meets with Cambodia's new ambassador, discusses means of scholarly cooperation

Egypt's Grand Mufti, Dr. Shawki Allam, received Cambodia's new ambassador to Cairo, Mr. Uk Saron, to discuss means of scholarly cooperation between fatwa authorities in both countries. more ...
Egypt's Mufti addresses the importance of collective Ijtihad in our times

Egypt's Grand Mufti, Dr. Shawki Allam, participated in the 33rd International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, kicked off in Cairo on Saturday, titled “Ijtihad is the Necessity of the Time.” more ...
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta and Comorian Muftis exchange expertise on fatwa issuance

As part of the closing ceremony of Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta’s training program for Muftis of Comoros, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Dr. Shawki Allam, said that such scholarly seminars and training programs are a significant opportunity for the fruitful discussions and exchange of knowledge. more ...
Egypt's Grand Mufti meets Thai ambassador to Cairo

As part of Egypt's Dar al-Ifta's training programs on the craft of issuing fatwa and countering extremism, Egypt's Grand Mufti, Dr. Shawki Allam, received Thailand's ambassador to Cairo, H.E. Mr. Puttaporn Ewtoksan, to celebrate the graduation of a new class of Thai students in Egypt. more ...

Prophet Muhammad: Timeless Guidance of Renewal and Revival

Facing Natural Disasters with Faith

A journey in the company of the Prophetic relics

What constructs the Islamic identity?

Non-specialists promoting medical remedies to combat COVID-19

The noble Islamic law guides us to seek trusted sources of information and commands us to seek the people of knowledge about matters of which we are ignorant. God Almighty says, “So ask those who have the knowledge if you do not know.” The people of knowledge are those who have developed specialization and expertise ... More

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Rajab: A month to prepare

It is well known within our sacred scriptures that God has ordained some months to be more sacred than others. The Islamic tradition is filled with sacred times and sacre ... more ...

Rajab: A month to prepare

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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 ...

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Women Performing Hajj Alone: A Prophetic Advice Come True

"It is like a dream come true”, a young lady posted on Facebook after receiving the news on allowing women and girls to travel for ‘Umrah and Hajj independently without a ... 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 ...