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- The Ascent of the Soul
  Date Added: 06-10-2026
- "I Don't Know" Is Half of Knowledge
  Date Added: 17-09-2026
- How Can Religious Institutions Regulate Religious Discourse Online?
  Date Added: 16-09-2026
- The Effect of Love for the Prophet ﷺ on the Conduct of the Muslim
  Date Added: 01-09-2026
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Publications
- Ruling of Islamic Law on Qunut in the Fajr Prayer
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Ruling on Making up Fasts (Qaḍā’) for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- When Friday Prayer Coincides with Eid Prayer
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Rulings of I'tikaf (Spiritual Retreat)
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Rulings of Zakat al-Fitr
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Rulings of Tarawih Prayer
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Bidʿah: Its Concept and Boundaries
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Ruling of Islamic Law on Audibly Invoking Blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ...
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Ruling on Adopting Regular Devotional Acts (Awrād)
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Ruling on Tawassul and Its Types
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- Ruling of Islamic Law on Celebrating the Prophet`s Birthday (The Noble Mawlid)
  Date Added: 21-10-2026
- The Day of Ashura' and Its Virtues
  Date Added: 20-10-2026
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Resolutions of Iftaa' Board
Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

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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- Resolution No. (332): "Ruling on Leasing Part of Land Designated for Burial"
  Date Added: 26-03-2026
- "Resolution No.(331): The Amount of Zakat-ul-Fitr and Saum Fidyah for the Year ...
  Date Added: 23-02-2026
- "Resolution No.(330): Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan, 1447 AH"
  Date Added: 23-02-2026
- Resolution No.(329): "Ruling on Exchanging a Waqf "
  Date Added: 09-07-2025
- Resolution No. (328): "Sighting the Crescent Moon of the Month of Shawwal, 1446 ...
  Date Added: 13-05-2025
- Resolution No.(327): "The Amount of Zakat-Ul-Fitr and Saum Fidyah for the Year ...
  Date Added: 03-03-2025
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Iftaa' Department
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About the General Fatwa Department

The Fatwa Department of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was founded in 1921. Since its formation, it has relied upon Hanafi fatwas which were in use during the Ottoman era, and the Mufti has answered the questions of members of the public, whether they relate to worship or financial transactions or personal statutes, and it has assigned a mufti to each judge in cities both large and small. The judge seeks the mufti's assistance in solving social problems, just as the mufti refers to the judge matters which are not within the mufti's jurisdiction and which require evidence and witnesses....
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Relationship with Non-Muslims

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No Sin in Greeting a Non-Muslim First

Is it permissible for a Muslim to greet a non-Muslim with "As-Salaam-Alaikum" or should another greeting be used, such as 'Marhabah" "Hello"?

Ruling on Congratulating the People of the Book on their Festivals and Celebrations

What is the ruling of Sharia on congratulating the People of the Book on their festivals and celebrations?

Permissibility to Pray for Mercy for Deceased Non-Muslims

Is it permissible to pray for mercy for deceased non-Muslims?

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The Ascent of the Soul

"I Don't Know" Is Half of Knowledge

How Can Religious Institutions Regulate Religious Discourse Online?

The Effect of Love for the Prophet ﷺ on the Conduct of the Muslim

Ruling of Islamic Law on Qunut in the Fajr Prayer

Ruling on Making up Fasts (Qaḍā’) for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

When Friday Prayer Coincides with Eid Prayer

Rulings of I'tikaf (Spiritual Retreat)

Rulings of Zakat al-Fitr

Rulings of Tarawih Prayer

Bidʿah: Its Concept and Boundaries

Ruling of Islamic Law on Audibly Invoking Blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ...

Ruling on Adopting Regular Devotional Acts (Awrād)

Ruling on Tawassul and Its Types

Ruling of Islamic Law on Celebrating the Prophet`s Birthday (The Noble Mawlid)

The Day of Ashura' and Its Virtues

Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

A man defamed another person on social media, so the aggrieved ...

What is the ruling regarding a person who begins fasting in one ...

My son is three years old and attends a nursery/daycare, where ...

I am the principal of a government school. Textbooks arrive from ...

I bought a gold ring, but found it to be larger than the required ...

I have a debt owed to me by someone who is financially capable ...

Iftaa' Department

About the General Fatwa Department

All Fatawaas

No Sin in Greeting a Non-Muslim First

Ruling on Congratulating the People of the Book on their Festivals and Celebrations

Permissibility to Pray for Mercy for Deceased Non-Muslims