Tag: Fatwa
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Darul Uloom Deoband issues fatwa for Ramadan
A 16-point guideline as a fatwa has been issued by the Darul Uloom Deoband in view of the month of Ramadan which is about to commence.
April 22, 2020 -
Fatwa in Pakistan
It would be presumptuous to imagine that Tuesday’s fatwa by Pakistan’s clerics will readily have a sobering effect on the mortal Islamist fundamentalism that has roiled the nation and countries further afield. Across such fearsome labels as the Taliban, Al Qaida, ISIS, LeT, JeM and the like, it is the extremist groups that will be …
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January 19, 2018 -
Fatwa issued on Facebook against Tripura CM
The Tripura police on Friday launched a probe over a fatwa issued against Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Facebook, the authorities said. “After noticing the fatwa post on Thursday, an inquiry has been initiated following the registering of a criminal case at the West Agartala police station,” West Tripura district police chief Abhijit Saptarshi told …
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August 18, 2017 -
Triple talaq violates Constitution, rights of women: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday ruled that triple talaq was a violation of the Indian Constitution and that the rights of women cannot be violated in the name of personal law. The court's ruling came as it heard a case filed by a Muslim woman from Varanasi, with regard to harassment for dowry followed …
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May 9, 2017 -
Taste of Islamic advance
Since time immemorial Assam has been known for its unique social harmony, religious tolerance and pluralism. The land of great Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev,who spread the message of love, cohesion and brotherhood among all communities, castes and creeds centuries ago, is today witnessing an Islamic directive with regard to a public function where a teenaged …
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March 27, 2017 -
Fatwa against Nahid Afrin unfair, says Papon
Assamese singer Angaraag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, has come out in support of young singer Nahid Afrin, against whom some Islamic clerics have issued a 'fatwa'. He says targeting the young singer is unfair. "'Whoever' is responsible for targeting Nahid Afrin is depriving a generation of trust and warmth and creating a genx tougher …
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March 16, 2017 -
46 clerics issue fatwa against Assamese singer Nahid Afrin
Young singer Nahid Afrin, against whom some Islamic clerics in the state have issued a 'fatwa', says she is not afraid and would not stop singing or performing till her death. Over 40 clerics from Muslim organisations issued the 'fatwa' against the 16-year-old, restricting her to perform on stage, saying that the performance by a …
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March 15, 2017 -
A fatwa against Santa’s hat!
As Christmas approached, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MU) issued a fatwa (edict) prohibiting Muslims from wearing “non-Muslim religious attributes”. Not surprisingly, on the pretext of the “familiarisation” of the fatwa, members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) have conducted raids of attire considered symbols of Christmas, such as Santa hats, in a few cities — …
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December 21, 2016 -
A fatwa against Santa’s hat!
As Christmas approached, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MU) issued a fatwa (edict) prohibiting Muslims from wearing “non-Muslim religious attributes”. Not surprisingly, on the pretext of the “familiarisation” of the fatwa, members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) have conducted raids of attire considered symbols of Christmas, such as Santa hats, in a few cities — …
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December 21, 2016