Department`s Vision:

"Leadership and excellence in fatwa-making and rigorous Islamic research"

 

Department`s Message:

" Conveying the message of Allah Almighty by clarifying the  rulings of Sharia, establishing the concept of an Islamic jurisprudential authority based on moderation and balance and founded on the recognized schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali), and calling upon people to act according to these schools."

 

Department`s Core Values:

 

Sincerity and Trustworthiness 
Sincerity in work, seeking the pleasure of Allah the Glorified and Exalted, and fulfilling the trust in carrying out one’s duties.
Moderation and Balance
Establishing the concepts of moderation and balance in society by realizing the objectives of the Sharīʿah for the common good, without excess or extremism.
Institutional Work
Entrenching a culture of teamwork and building qualified teams capable of achieving the vision, mission, and objectives of the Department.
Transparency and Accountability
Dealing openly with the community and bearing responsibility, out of the conviction that we are answerable for our actions.
Quality and Excellence
Applying the principles of excellence to all elements of the Department’s performance through diligent, meticulous work and the application of quality standards, in pursuit of the best and most sound results.
Continuous Improvement
Striving for the ongoing development of the Department’s capabilities and its staff, in order to deliver the finest services in fatwa-making and Sharīʿah research.

Summarized Fatawaa

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

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
If someone eats or drinks out of forgetfulness while fasting, it is simply that Allah has fed them and given them drink. Their fast is not broken by this; rather, they should continue fasting. This ruling applies whether the fast is an obligatory one (like Ramadan), a make-up fast (Qada), an expiation (Kaffarah), or a voluntary (Nafal) fast. And Allah the Exalted knows best.

What fulfills the requirement of Suhoor?

Suhoor is fulfilled by eating even a single date or drinking a sip of water, anytime after midnight and before Fajr, with the intention of strengthening oneself for fasting.

What is the virtue of performing ‘Umrah in Ramadan?

Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: "When the Prophet ﷺ returned from his Hajj, he said to Umm Sinan Al-Ansariyyah: ‘What prevented you from performing Hajj?’ She replied: ‘Abu So-and-so (referring to her husband) had two camels—he performed Hajj on one of them, and the other was used to irrigate our land.’ The Prophet ﷺ then said: ‘Performing ‘Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj with me.’" [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
The Prophet ﷺ also said: "An ‘Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to a Hajj." [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi]
For those who miss the opportunity to perform ‘Umrah in Ramadan, there are many other ways to earn great rewards. One of them is praying Fajr in congregation, then remaining in the mosque remembering Allah until sunrise, and praying two rak‘ahs.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, and then prays two rak‘ahs, will receive the reward of a complete Hajj and ‘Umrah—complete, complete, complete." [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi]

Is it permissible to slaughter a single sheep with the combined intention of both the uḍḥiyyah and the 'aqīqah?

All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
According to Shaykh al-Islām Imam Ibn Ḥajar al-Haytamī, it is not permissible to combine the intention of the uḍḥiyyah and the 'aqīqah in a single animal, as each of the two has a distinct and separate cause that differs from the other.
However, Shaykh al-Islām Imam al-Ramlī permitted the combining of both intentions in a single animal — and this position offers a degree of latitude and ease. And Allah Almighty knows best.