Fatwas

Is Apostasy a Capital Crime in Islam?

I. Introduction In Islamic legal discourse, the term used to describe apostasy is Riddah, an Arabic term which literally, means defection or backsliding. In the

Regarding the Islamic Ruling on Bitcoins

Question: Is it permissible to buy and sell Bitcoins? And if so, what are the rulings that apply to such transactions? Answer: All praise is

FCNA Statement about COVID Vaccines

FCNA Statement about COVID Vaccines There are many rumors and myths circulating about COVID 19 vaccine. Some of them relate to medical issues and others

On the Use of Marijuana

Question: What is the Islamic stance on using marijuana for recreational or medical purposes? Answer: The Fiqh Council recognizes that the Cannabis plant, which is

On Organ Donation and Transplantation

Question: What is the Islamic stance on organ donation and transplantation? Answer: The Fiqh Council agrees with many individual scholars and national and international fatwa

The Islamic Position Regarding the Care of Orphans and Abandoned Children

The Islamic Position Regarding the Care of Orphans and Abandoned Children The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) & The Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America