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- An Official Statement from the General Iftaa' Department
  Date Added: 10-05-2026
- The Understanding of the Salaf of this Ummah is the Methodology of the General ...
  Date Added: 06-05-2026
- Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Issuing Fatwas
  Date Added: 26-04-2026
- The Difference between Valid, Void, and Irregular Marriage in Light of Islamic ...
  Date Added: 07-04-2026
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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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A Muslim must Fast and Break the Fast with the People of the Country he is in

What is the ruling regarding a person who begins fasting in one country, then travels to another country whose moon sighting differs from that of his original country—how should he proceed with fasting or breaking the fast?

Islamic Ruling on Eating or Drinking Forgetfully while Observing the Kaffarah Fasting?

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on eating or drinking forgetfully while observing the kaffarah fasting?

Islamic Ruling on Kissing while Fasting

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on kissing while fasting?

Islamic Ruling on Paying the Fidyah for Breaking one`s Fast to a Poor Relative

Is it permissible for a woman to give the ransom (Fidyah) for breaking her fast to her granddaughter (her son`s daughter)?

Which is Better for a Traveler: Fasting or Breaking the Fast?

Which is better for a traveler: fasting or breaking the fast?

Islamic Ruling on Preparing Food for someone who isn`t Fasting in Ramadan

What is the ruling on preparing food for someone who is not fasting in Ramadan?

Islamic Ruling on Excessive Sleeping during Ramadan

Does excessive sleep during Ramadan invalidate fasting?

Islamic Ruling on someone who Insults or Deceives others while Fasting

What is the ruling on someone who insults or deceives others while fasting?

Islamic Ruling on Having Suhoor before Midnight

Is it valid to have Suhoor before sleeping, even if it is before midnight?

What Fulfills the Requirement of Suhoor?

What fulfills the requirement of Suhoor?

The Disliked Acts of Fasting

What are the disliked (makruh) acts of fasting?

The Sunnah Acts of Fasting

What are the Sunnah acts of fasting?

What should someone do if they Fasted for only 28 Days in their Country and then Traveled to a Place where Eid has already been Declared?

What should someone do if they fasted for only 28 days in their country and then traveled to a place where Eid has already been declared?

Islamic Ruling when someone Fasted for 30 Days in their Country, then Traveled to a Place where People are still Fasting

What should someone do if they fasted for 30 days in their country, then traveled to a place where people are still fasting?

Is it Permissible to Start Fasting Based on the Moon Sighting of another Country

Can I start fasting based on the moon sighting of another country?

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An Official Statement from the General Iftaa' Department

The Understanding of the Salaf of this Ummah is the Methodology of the General ...

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Issuing Fatwas

The Difference between Valid, Void, and Irregular Marriage in Light of Islamic ...

Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

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

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I partnered with others in a residential housing project ...

I am a gold shop owner. I purchase 100 grams of 21-carat gold ...

I am a factory owner. I receive quantities of raw walnuts from a ...