The country’s top scholars have condemned a suicide bombing in Najran earlier this week that killed two worshippers and injured several others.
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‘Aashooraa 1437 – 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 – 1437. 1 Muharram 1437 is today, Thursday 15 October 2015, and 10 Muharram (‘Aashooraa) 1437 will fall on Saturday 24 October 2015. 09 Muharram 1437 = Friday 23 October 2015 10 Muharram […]
Senior scholars back crackdown on Daesh
The Council of Senior Scholars has condemned the Daesh terrorist group for its attempts to divide Muslims and undermine the rule of law in the Middle East.
‘Eed al-Adhaa 1436 – 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 Tuesday 15 September 2015, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in ‘Arafah on Wednesday 23 September 2015 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1436), and […]
Grand Mufti calls on Haj pilgrims to shun politics
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has called on pilgrims to uphold the spirit of unity and piety while performing Haj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
‘Eed al-Fitr 1436 – 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 (1436 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger […]
Ramadhaan 1436 – 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 (1436 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the […]
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 […]
‘Eed al-Adhaa 1435 – 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 Thursday 25 September 2014, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in ‘Arafah on Friday 3 October 2014 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1435), and […]
Grand Mufti: Foil attempts to tarnish Islam’s image
Source: Saudi Gazette Grand Mufti and head of the Board of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has urged Islamic scholars to shoulder their responsibility in explaining truth and removing ambiguities with regard to the basic tenets of the religion. “It is high time to disseminate correct information and knowledge based on the Holy Qur’an and […]