Global Fiqh Index on Western religious shifts

The Global Fatwa Index (GFI) report issued by Dar Al-Ifta Al-Misriyyah reviews the interaction of the religious scene in the West during August and September 2026. The report notes an expansion in the scope of issued religious rulings to include digital transactions, women's education, family matters, and legal challenges. This occurs amidst a rise in Islamophobia, hate speech, and digital extremism. The findings highlight that 46% of the cases were related to issuing fatwas, 27% concerned Islamophobia and hatred, and there has been an increase in issues of polarization and extremism on digital platforms. This underscores the need to develop more effective monitoring and analysis tools to combat these challenges. The report also discusses the impact of legal and social environments on the role of fatwa, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between religious and research institutions to promote sound religious discourse and address the growing challenges in the digital space and Western societies.

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