Date of source: Saturday, February 24, 2007
The increasing phenomenon of Fatwás being issued by “satellite Shaykhs” is discussed. The author questions who has the authority to control these Fatwás, and why they issue is not being focused on.
Date of source: Monday, February 26, 2007
Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘ah has issued a Fatwá allowing girls who have lost their virginity to have grafting hymen surgery and not to tell partners about past sexual experiences. The Fatwá caused debates amongst religious scholars, sociologists and people as it violates traditional norms.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The medical tests that Shaykh of the Azhar Muḥammad Sayyid Ṭanṭāwī is undergoing in Saudi Arabia raised the ambitions of several Shaykhs to assume the dignified and highly respectable office of Shaykh of the Azhar.
Date of source: Thursday, February 22, 2007
Shaykh of the Azhar Muḥammad Sayyid Ṭanṭāwī asserted that he had not yet announced his final approval to visit the Vatican, stating that the decision as to whether to approve or reject the visit requires deliberation and would not be made until the Azhar receives a formal invitation from Pope...
Date of source: Friday, February 16, 2007
The former president of the Fatwá Committee at the Azhar rejects legislation outlining the execution of Murtadds.
Date of source: Monday, December 18, 2006
A
fatwá issued to Dr. ‘Alī Jum‘ah
regarding smoking and if it annuls
al-Iḥrām sparks controversy among scholars and the public alike.
Date of source: Monday, December 11, 2006
The Supreme Administrative Court set the date of December 16, 2006 to release its final verdict on the issue of registering the Bahā’ī faith in official documents in Egypt.
Date of source: Saturday, February 23, 2002
The Muftī of Egypt issued a Fatwá to the effect that the contest of
miss Egypt violates the religious values and the Eastern traditions. Basing on this Fatwá, the Prime Minister was
warned against holding such a contest.
Date of source: Monday, December 4, 2006
The
writer records some arguments over some religious texts including al
Ahād hadīths,
Ḥijāb and circumcision. Also she discusses the question of right
hadīths and what is
called scarified hadīths.
Date of source: Monday, November 20, 2006
In the light of al-Ghad’s
publication of the
"offensive" supplement which attacked the Prophet Muhammad’s companions and wife, the author of
the
article stresses the need for a consistent application of the law which criminalizes insulting religions.