Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh has denied issuing a fatwa (religious edict) which allows a hungry man to eat his wife, or parts of her body, in the case of famine or if eating his wife would result in saving his own life.
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Those not well versed in Qur’an ‘should not issue fatwas’
The grand mufti said scholars must not issue fatwas, or religious edicts, if they are not well versed in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him. “If he doesn’t know he should not issue any fatwa,” he said.
IS ‘in direct violation of Islamic principles’ – Grand Mufti
The Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh stressed that IS does not represent Sunni beliefs and values due to its corrupt practices in direct violation of the principles of Islam.
Saudi Grand Mufti urges Muslims to use internet to fight terror
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh has urged Muslims throughout the world to use the internet and social media to help combat terrorism, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday (March 9, 2015).
Grand Mosque imam: Promote values through new media
Imam and Khateeb at the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid called on the believers to employ the new media to promote virtue, humanitarian sentiments and values, love for others and encourage good and charitable deeds and cooperation in good deeds and piety.
Makkah imam flays IS savagery
Shaikh Saud Al-Shuraim, imam and khateeb at Makkah’s Grand Mosque, criticized the savagery faced by captured pilot Maaz Al-Kasaasbeh at the hands of the terrorists of the Islamic State group.
Blasphemous cartoons’ reproduction ‘racist act’
Egypt’s Grand Mufti warned the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo on Tuesday against publishing blasphemous material, saying it was a racist act that would incite hatred and upset Muslims around the world.
Prophet’s ﷺ birthday celebration ‘sinful’ – Grand Mufti
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has warned against celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying that it is a superstitious practice that was illegally added to the religion.
Be aware of conspiracies of enemies: Grand Mufti
Reference: Saudi Gazette The Grand Mufti warned the Muslim Ummah against division and differences. In a weekly program transmitted by Nida Al-Islam Radio from Makkah, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, who is also head of the Senior Scholars Commission and Ifta Council, urged the Ummah to stand united and be aware of the conspiracies of enemies. He […]
Grand Mufti warns against disunity
Reference: Arab News Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has urged Muslims to maintain unity amid turbulent times. Al-Asheikh, also president of the Council of Senior Scholars, made the remark during a recent statement congratulating Muslims on the advent of the new Hijri year. On his weekly radio show, broadcasted live from Makkah, Al-Asheikh urged […]