Fatwa Council (United Arab Emirates)

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The Fatwa Council of the United Arab Emirates is a government body authorized in 2017 and established in 2018 which is responsible for licensing Islamic authorities to issue fatwas. [1] [2]

According to a government press release, "the Council will ensure that religious scholars advocate moderate Islam and eliminate any source of conflict among existing and future fatwa". [3]

References

  1. ↑ "UAE Cabinet forms Emirates Fatwa Council". The National . June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "UAE launches fatwa council". Al Arabiya . May 31, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "UAE Cabinet approves establishment of UAE Council for Fatwa and Sharia Board for Banking and Finance". mediaoffice.ae. Emirate of Dubai . Retrieved June 28, 2018.
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