Iftaa' Department

The Ifta’ Law number (60) of the year 2006, and the modifying Law number (4) of the year 2009 state that a Board is to be established in the Kingdom and called “Board of Iftaa’, Islamic Studies and Research,” and that the General Mufti (who is now Shaikh Abdel Kareem El-Khasawneh) is the Head of the Board. The following are members: ... Read More

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Significance Behind Prophet ... Date Added: 10-11-2019

The Pandemic Absolves a ... Date Added: 15-03-2021

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The General Iftaa` ... Date Added: 25-10-2020

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• Is a menstruating woman obliged to pray during menses, and should she make up missed prayers?
A menstruating woman is prohibited from prayer during her menses, and she isn`t obliged to make up missed prayers.

• Is Fajr(dawn) Sunnah a confirmed one?
Yes, it is a confirmed Sunnah which the Prophet(PBUH) used to offer regularly.

• Is abortion permissible when the family isn`t ready to receive a new baby?
Abortion is forbidden unless it constituted a serious threat against the mother`s life based on the opinion of trustful and God fearing physicians.

• Is it permissible for me to name my daughter “Leen”?
“Leen” means “ease”, and there is no harm in giving your daughter that name.