![Ulama should not change fatwa as they like - Ahmad Zahid Ulama should not change fatwa as they like - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674368280_AnwarZahidCNY.jpg)
Ulama should not change fatwa as they like - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid advised ulama (religious scholars) involved in politics not to change religious laws and fatwas according to their whims and fancies.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665040113_TBSULTANSELANGORMEET.jpg)
Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin
The Sultan of Selangor decreed that any differences of opinion between the muftis and religious scholars must only be debated in a muzakarah.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656571101_MawlaviAbdulSalam.jpg)
Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader
The gathering organised by the Taliban of Afghanistan's religious scholars and tribal elders will be without female participants.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![Leader of Afghan holdout region says he is ready to talk with Taliban Leader of Afghan holdout region says he is ready to talk with Taliban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630911194_ahmadmasoud.jpg)
Leader of Afghan holdout region says he is ready to talk with Taliban
Ahmad Massoud welcomed proposals from religious scholars for a negotiated settlement to end the fighting.
Mon Sep 06 2021
![Afghan female artist breaks tattoo taboo in Kabul studio Afghan female artist breaks tattoo taboo in Kabul studio](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41606705038_KABUL.jpg)
Afghan female artist breaks tattoo taboo in Kabul studio
Soraya believes she is the first female tattoo artist in a country where some religious scholars say tattoos are forbidden under Islam.
Mon Nov 30 2020
![COVID-19: Al-Azhar issues fatwa on gatherings for worship COVID-19: Al-Azhar issues fatwa on gatherings for worship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584548631_solatjumaat.jpg)
COVID-19: Al-Azhar issues fatwa on gatherings for worship
The Council of Senior Religious Scholars of Al-Azhar on Friday have agreed that a gathering during an outbreak even for the purpose of worship constitute a contravention of the Shariah law.
Sat Apr 04 2020
![Kedah Sultan regrets firing up of discord among Muslims by political leaders Kedah Sultan regrets firing up of discord among Muslims by political leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61440654654_agong.jpg)
Kedah Sultan regrets firing up of discord among Muslims by political leaders
In this era, religious scholars were no exception in issuing fatwa (edicts), making accusations and counter-accusations and debating in cyber space to the point of dividing the community.
Mon Aug 14 2017
![Greater cooperation between ulama, leaders good for country - Agong Greater cooperation between ulama, leaders good for country - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61475387047_Maalhijrah.jpg)
Greater cooperation between ulama, leaders good for country - Agong
Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today called for greater cooperation between religious scholars and leaders for the benefit of the people and country.
Sun Oct 02 2016
![No ban on debates between religious scholars - Asyraf Wajdi No ban on debates between religious scholars - Asyraf Wajdi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449589042_datukdrasyrafwajd.jpg)
No ban on debates between religious scholars - Asyraf Wajdi
The government will not prevent any religious debate programme as long as it is conducted within the law and regulations.
Thu Apr 28 2016
![Canadian imams issue fatwa against Islamic State Canadian imams issue fatwa against Islamic State](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61410526746_295x200.jpg)
Canadian imams issue fatwa against Islamic State
A group of Canadian imams and religious scholars issued a religious edict against the Islamic State group Wednesday, denouncing its threats against and recruitment in Canada.
Thu Mar 12 2015