Egypt’s Mufti Shawki Allam asserted that Iftaa House has this year outlined a strategy for action to optimize the technology means to deliver its message and respond to the largest number of questions from people concerning the holy month of Ramadan.
Interviewed by MENA, Allam said the Iftaa House has increased the number of electronic fatwas (a legal ruling on a point of Islamic law (sharia) given by a qualified Faqih (Islamic jurist) in response to a question) received through the Iftaa House website, adding that electronic applications via smart phones are also available to respond to questions in a bid to remove any impediments facing people regarding the religious affairs related to fasting or others.
He also noted that live working hours via the Iftaa house social media page will be increased as well, in addition to releasing statements and daily press releases on the fasting rules and other relevant conditions.
Asked on monopoly of commodities during Ramadan month, Allam asserted that such practices are prohibited by Islamic sharia, noting that traders should work on serving people to gain Allah’s mercy and reward.
He said the world is now suffering an economic recession, pressing the need for garnering up efforts of the rich people to help the poor and those in need in such circumstances.
People should seize the opportunity of Ramadan month to do much charity work and good actions to come closer to God by all means along with maintaining their performance at work as fasting does not mean that people stop working, but work should be done with dedication and all honesty as Prophet Muhammed told us, he added.
On the role of Iftaa House in the New Republic, Allam said there is no doubt that the New Republic would play an important role in changing the conditions on the ground, adding that Iftaa House was keen on supporting the State’s efforts by renewing the religious discourse and uncover the claims of terrorist groups and fight extremism with the objective of maintaining stability in the society and increase people’s awareness.
Source: State Information Service Egypt