[shenacatro]

As-Salamu-Alaykum!

I was just wondering if the members here could advise me about the following website (Dar al-Ifta al Misriyyah): http://www.dar-alifta.org/default.aspx?LangID=2&Home=1

Is it a reliable source to contact regarding one's questions, etc?

Jazaak Allah Khair.

[intifatry]

Walaikom assalam,

Depends on who answers the question. The Mufti of Egypt has questionable statements such as theres no difference between Sunnis and Shias. Making fun of Ibn Al Qayyim rahimaho Allah and the Sheikh of Islam Ibn Taymiyah showing very little respect (possibly hatred) for them, saying they were "arrested" for their grave and many mistakes.

He launched attacks against salafis.

He is a sufi from the Ja'fari tareeqa.

When banning niqab for female students at Egyptian Universities during exams became an issue, the filed a law suit at an Egyptian court, which in turn said although they are generally free to wear what they want, they had to rely on Dar al Iftaa' who considered it a "makrooh custom", and they lost the suit.

Im sure they do have knowledge to share though. However, I dont know your background and what you consider reliable, but I personally wouldnt trust him as such, and have no idea of who answers the question of the institution that he leads.

[shenacatro]

Walaikom assalam,

Depends on who answers the question. The Mufti of Egypt has questionable statements such as theres no difference between Sunnis and Shias. Making fun of Ibn Al Qayyim rahimaho Allah and the Sheikh of Islam Ibn Taymiyah showing very little respect (possibly hatred) for them, saying they were "arrested" for their grave and many mistakes.

He launched attacks against salafis.

He is a sufi from the Ja'fari tareeqa.

When banning niqab for female students at Egyptian Universities during exams became an issue, the filed a law suit at an Egyptian court, which in turn said although they are generally free to wear what they want, they had to rely on Dar al Iftaa' who considered it a "makrooh custom", and they lost the suit.

Im sure they do have knowledge to share though. However, I dont know your background and what you consider reliable, but I personally wouldnt trust him as such, and have no idea of who answers the question of the institution that he leads.

As-Salamu-Alaykum,

Thank you brother for your response.

The questions I have (specifically) about Dar al-Ifta al Misriyyah are:

1) Are they Ashari/Maturidi?
2) What is their view on taqleed (of a particular madhab)?

Wassalamu Alaykum.

[sttrqiss]

Walaikom assalam,

When banning niqab for female students at Egyptian Universities during exams became an issue, the filed a law suit at an Egyptian court, which in turn said although they are generally free to wear what they want, they had to rely on Dar al Iftaa' who considered it a "makrooh custom", and they lost the suit.

I thought what you stated was somewhat far-fetched, but I saw the following fatwa on their site, which was even more outlandish than what you described:
http://www.dar-alifta.org/ViewBayan....82%D8%A7%D8%A8

Read the last two paragraphs.

[intifatry]

As-Salamu-Alaykum,

Thank you brother for your response.

The questions I have (specifically) about Dar al-Ifta al Misriyyah are:

1) Are they Ashari/Maturidi?
2) What is their view on taqleed (of a particular madhab)?

Wassalamu Alaykum.

Walaikom assalam warahmat Allah..

Usually in Egyptian institutions theres always different opinions among different individuals. However I just looked up a Fatwa of Dar Al ift'a and it seems their "official" position, is that they support Ash'aree Aqeedah.

As for Taqleed, the problem with this is what is meant by it? As usually no one is really against the concept, but the disagreements are regarding the definition, to what extent etc. That being said, they do seem to lean towards supporting the idea and defending it against criticism according to a fatwa on their website. Im not sure to what extent, and how far they go with it.

[intifatry]

I thought what you stated was somewhat far-fetched, but I saw the following fatwa on their site, which was even more outlandish than what you described:
http://www.dar-alifta.org/ViewBayan....82%D8%A7%D8%A8

Read the last two paragraphs.

Yes, I am not surprised. Every now and then theres always some sort of "strange" fatwa or statement that creates conterversy. Im sure theres individuals there who have great knowledge to share, however, I wouldnt feel comfortable just taking from them without reviewing what is said, asking other scholars etc.

Ali Jum'ah, the Mufti himself, said its ok to worship Allah following the Shia Ithna Ashri Madhab. And its not just him, but also others.

[shenacatro]

I thought what you stated was somewhat far-fetched, but I saw the following fatwa on their site, which was even more outlandish than what you described:
http://www.dar-alifta.org/ViewBayan....82%D8%A7%D8%A8

Read the last two paragraphs.

As-Salamu-Alaykum,

Could either one of you brothers reproduce the fatwa from the above link (over here)? When I clicked on the link, it just said "No Data".

Wassalamu Alaykum.

[intifatry]

As-Salamu-Alaykum,

Could either one of you brothers reproduce the fatwa from the above link (over here)? When I clicked on the link, it just said "No Data".

Wassalamu Alaykum.

I tried to copy it but the website isnt allowing right clicks. The brother is referring to the last two paragraphs which basically say Niqab is only tradition/custom, and its ok if Hanbalis want to do in environments that consider it normal as long as its not connected to the religion of the woman. And that in Egypt, traditions are different and it doesnt fit modern times, and causes families to be scattered!

They also add that if it creates division among the ummah, or is worn as a symbol of worship or religion, it goes from being mandoob, and becomes bid'ah, an innovation.

Its another example of "strange" positions that cause conterversy.

[disappointment2]

I think those crazy niqab fatawa are a result of mr. mubarak's pressure -- he clearly led an anti-niqab campaign, and the shuyukh of the azhar (the official ones) blindly followed. perhaps they will have now have a chance to review those fatawa, in sha' Allah.

[katetomson]

Walaikom assalam,

Depends on who answers the question. The Mufti of Egypt has questionable statements such as theres no difference between Sunnis and Shias. Making fun of Ibn Al Qayyim rahimaho Allah and the Sheikh of Islam Ibn Taymiyah showing very little respect (possibly hatred) for them, saying they were "arrested" for their grave and many mistakes.

He launched attacks against salafis.

He is a sufi from the Ja'fari tareeqa.

When banning niqab for female students at Egyptian Universities during exams became an issue, the filed a law suit at an Egyptian court, which in turn said although they are generally free to wear what they want, they had to rely on Dar al Iftaa' who considered it a "makrooh custom", and they lost the suit.

Im sure they do have knowledge to share though. However, I dont know your background and what you consider reliable, but I personally wouldnt trust him as such, and have no idea of who answers the question of the institution that he leads.

Mufti Ali Jum'ah (HA) is not from the J'afari Tariqa, he is a part of the Shadhili Tariqah

wasalaams