A panel of Islamic scholars to give advice on modern living is to be introduced as part of a Government scheme to counter extremism.
By Duncan Gardham
The Muslim clerics will give advice, particularly to women and young people, on how the Koran should be interpreted for life in the 21st century.
The board is bound to be controversial among young Muslims partly because of its state backing but also because only certain scholars are qualified to give Islamic rulings or "fatwas" which normally emanate from Saudi Arabia.
While imams regularly give advice about what is "halal" [permitted] or "haram" [forbidden] their authority is secondary to the sheikhs of the Middle East. Read more ...
By Duncan Gardham
The Muslim clerics will give advice, particularly to women and young people, on how the Koran should be interpreted for life in the 21st century.
The board is bound to be controversial among young Muslims partly because of its state backing but also because only certain scholars are qualified to give Islamic rulings or "fatwas" which normally emanate from Saudi Arabia.
While imams regularly give advice about what is "halal" [permitted] or "haram" [forbidden] their authority is secondary to the sheikhs of the Middle East. Read more ...
Source: Telegraph
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