Fatwa issued against Donald Trump and Netanyahu, know what is fatwa and who can continue it
What is fatwa and how fatwa is ised: A fatwa has been issued against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on behalf of Iran’s top Shia religious leader Grand Ayatollah Nasar Makram Shirazi. The fatwa states that those who try to threaten or kill the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei will have to face the outbreak of Allah. The fatwa described Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as an enemy of Allah and threatened to destroy them.
In the religion of Islam, ‘Fatwa’ is a word that is often heard, but many times there is confusion about its true meaning and importance. Come, let us understand in detail what the fatwa is, what is the importance of Islam, who can release it and what is its relevance in India.
What is fatwa,
Fatwa is an Arabic word and is issued under Sharia law. In simple terms, there is a legal opinion or interpretation on a particular issue of fatwa Islamic law called Sharia, provided by a qualified Islamic scholar (Mufti). It is issued in response to a specific question asked by any Muslim person or community, which may be related to any religious, social, economic or personal matter. Fatwa is not a law that can be implemented, rather it is the opinion of an expert whose aim is to provide guidance according to Islamic principles.
Importance of fatwa in Islam
Fatway has deep importance in Islam. It helps Muslims find solutions to the challenges and dilemmas in their daily lives from an Islamic perspective. Since the Islamic law, called Sharia, is based on the Quran and Hadith (Prophet Muhammad’s statement and work), and these are ancient texts, so new problems of the modern era require their interpretation. Fatwa acts of this interpretation. It helps Muslims to distinguish between right and wrong and act according to Allah’s will.
Who can release fatwa,
Not everyone has the right to issue a fatwa. Only one ‘Mufti’ can release it. The Mufti is an Islamic scholar who has studied the Islamic law, Quran, Hadith and Fikh (Islamic jurisprudence) and has a deep understanding of them. Mufti should be recognized by a special institution called “Darul Ifta”, which is authorized to issue a fatwa.
Can Maulana release fatwa,
The question is often asked whether Maulana can issue a fatwa. The direct answer to this is – no, every Maulana cannot issue a fatwa. ‘Maulana’ is a common degree that is given to a person with Islamic education, but this does not mean that he is Mufti. A special and high -level study and training are required to become a Mufti. Only those Maulana can issue a fatwa who have achieved the status of Mufti. Generally, a Maulana can offer religious teachings, offer prayers, and give religious education, but issuing legal opinion (fatwa) does not come under their jurisdiction, unless they are Mufti.
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Effect of Iran’s fatwa,
There is a lot of discussion of the fatwas issued by Iran against Indian origin British writer Salman Rushdie. A book written by Salman Rushdie was accused of insulting Prophet Mohammad Saheb. After this, in 1989, Iran was issued a death fatwa against Rushdie. After this fatwa, Salman Rushdie had to stay hidden for decades. In 2022, Salman Rushdie was attacked in New York City, USA. His life was saved in this attack but he lost one of his eyes.
How effective fatwa is in India,
India is a secular country where all religions have the freedom to follow their customs. Fatwa in India is not legally binding. This means that no fatwa can be applied under Indian law, and no person is legally bound to follow it. The Constitution of India is supreme and applies to all citizens.
