UAE Considers Fatwa Regulations
The Emirates Legislation Council for Islamic Jurisprudence and the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office discussed ways to regulate and control the dissemination of fatwas without proper licensing, with the aim of developing procedures to address violations related to the practice of issuing fatwas or the dissemination of unlicensed Islamic rulings through electronic platforms. The two parties agreed to enhance coordination, unify legal procedures, and develop channels of communication to ensure the enforcement of Federal Law No. (3) of 2024, which penalizes violators with fines of up to 200,000 dirhams, and allows for the closure or blocking of websites or platforms for up to one year. The goal is to protect society from unregulated fatwas, strengthen institutional accountability, and preserve intellectual and cultural stability.
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