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- The General Iftaa` Department`s Statement: The Religion is Naseehah (Sincere ...
  Date Added: 07-10-2024
- The Higher Objectives of Sharia (Maqasid) are a Shield Protecting Islamic ...
  Date Added: 02-10-2024
- Revering the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
  Date Added: 01-10-2024
- The Importance of Cleanliness in Hajj
  Date Added: 30-09-2024
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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.(325): "The Amount of Zakat-ul-Fitr and Saum Fidyah for the Year ...
  Date Added: 21-03-2024
- Resolution No.(324) (2/2024): "Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan, 1445 AH"
  Date Added: 21-03-2024
- Resolution No.(321) "Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan, 1444 AH"
  Date Added: 23-03-2023
- Resolution No.(320): "Entitlement to Financial Benefits of Solidarity Funds is ...
  Date Added: 17-01-2023
- Resolution No. (319): "Ruling on Combining Wakalah for a Fee and a Loan in one ...
  Date Added: 11-01-2023
- Resolution No.(318): "Ruling when the Donor Stipulates Replacing the Waqf with ...
  Date Added: 08-01-2023
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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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Islamic Ruling on Watching Soap Operas during Ramadan

What is the ruling of Sharia on watching soap operas during Ramadan? Does it break one`s fast and decrease its reward?

Islamic Ruling on Listening to Music

What is the ruling of Islam on listening to music?

Ruling on Chanting Delivered by School Girls

What is the ruling when ten to fifteen-year-old school girls deliver national chants accompanied with music?

Ruling on Reciting the Names of Allah (Asma Allah Alhusna) with a Melodious Voice

What is the ruling of Sharia on reciting the names of Allah with a melodious voice? In addition, what is the ruling of Sharia on dancing in weddings while listening to tape recordings which include remembrance of Allah and sending prayers upon His Messenger (Peace be upon him)?

Is it permissible to listen to chants praising the Prophet if accompanied by musical instruments? Read More

The General Iftaa` Department`s Statement: The Religion is Naseehah (Sincere ...

The Higher Objectives of Sharia (Maqasid) are a Shield Protecting Islamic ...

Revering the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

The Importance of Cleanliness in Hajj

Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

What is the ruling on fasting on a Saturday alone if it coincides ...

What are the Sharia regulations for Mudarabah contracts offered ...

Is group Dhikr after the prayer allowed, and what is the ruling ...

I want to start a business that involves providing coverage for ...

Is it permissible to borrow company shares and then return them ...

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on adding urea to moisturizing ...