Issa Yahya Document Details

Decision No. 55 issued by the Higher Islamic Sharia Council in Lebanon on 9/9/2023, which mandated the permanent extension of the Muftis' terms of office, is being challenged before the State Shura Council due to legal and procedural violations. The challenge was filed because the quorum was not present at the session, and due to the breach of procedures in discussing and amending Legislative Decree No. 18/1955, as well as the absence of any damages that could result from the extension decision. The administrative judiciary confirmed that the Council’s decision is an administrative act subject to review by the State Shura Council, and that its violation of legitimate and legal procedures makes it subject to nullification. The interests of the Sunni community and the rights of scholars require the annulment of this decision. It was also shown that the refusal of the Sharia Council to implement the preparatory decision declaring the final decision invalid reflects procedural violations, as the decision is unlawful and contradicts laws related to public order. Accordingly, the council ruled to revoke the extension decision, and ordered the defendant to bear the court costs.

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