Khaleej Times, 19 June 2024: The President of the UAE has issued two federal decrees forming the UAE Council for Fatwa and appointing its Chairman with the rank of Minister.

The UAE Council for Fatwa serves as the official authority for issuing fatwas in the UAE, aiming to unify efforts, visions, and objectives to develop approaches, policies, and legislation related to fatwas.

The council is responsible for issuing general, urgent, and new fatwas on various matters, conducting studies and research in various fields of fatwas, providing legal opinions on relevant legislation, licensing the practice of issuing fatwas, and training and developing the skills of muftis.

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