Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia regarding the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah. 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Sunday 12 August 2018, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in ‘Arafah on Monday 20 August 2018 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1439), and […]
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‘Eed al-Fitr 1439 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Shawwaal was sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we have completed twenty nine (29) days of Ramadhaan (1439 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger […]
Ramadhaan 1439 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Sha’baan (1439 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the […]
New moon of Ramadhaan 1439 not sighted
New moon of Ramadhaan not sighted. Official announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia re: 1st day of #Ramadhaan 1439 = Thursday 17 May 2018 to follow, in shaa.-Allaah…https://t.co/e9j372e78r#ShareTheKhayr#ramadhaan #ramadhan #ramadan — FatwaOnline | eFatwa (@eFatwa) May 15, 2018
Sighting the new moon of Ramadhaan 1439 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia, inviting local Muslims to search for the new moon of Ramadhaan 1439, this Tuesday evening, 29 Sha’baan (15 May, 2018) – in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ: «Fast when you […]
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women authorized to issue fatwas
Saudi women are now allowed to issue fatwas following a vote in the Shoura Council.
Letting women drive in Saudi Arabia ‘does not conflict with Shariah,’ say senior scholars
The landmark decree allowing Saudi women to drive has received the seal of approval from the Council of Senior Scholars, the Kingdom’s highest religious body that advises King Salman on religious matters.
‘Aashooraa 1439 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia regarding the beginning of the new Hijrah year – 1439. 1 Muharram 1439 is today, Thursday 21 September 2017, and 10 Muharram (‘Aashooraa) 1439 will fall on Saturday 30 September 2017. 09 Muharram 1439 = Friday 29 […]
Al-Sudais: Hajj not a platform for politics, sectarianism
Hajj is not a platform for politics or sectarianism, but for unity among Muslims, the head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, told a Hajj symposium in Makkah.
‘Eed al-Adhaa 1438 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia regarding the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah. 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Wednesday 23 August 2017, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in ‘Arafah on Thursday 31 August 2017 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1438), and […]