Egyptian court bans ‘fatwas’ by non-specialists
Published 26 Jun,2021 via Daily News Egypt - The State Council ruled on Saturday to prohibit the issuance of fatwas (Islamic rulings) by unqualified personnel.
The court banned such fatwas as part of efforts to counter advocates of terrorism. At the same time, it also prohibited those who have not received a licence from Al Azhar, the top Islamic Sunni Authority in Egypt, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from speaking from the pulpits.
The court said that fatwas by unqualified sources, and their use of social media as platforms to further their views, have dangerous effects on current and future generations.
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