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A mufti (/ ˈ m ʌ f t i /; Arabic: مفتي, listen ⓘ) is an Islamic jurist qualified to issue a nonbinding opinion on a point of Islamic law . [1] [2] The act of issuing fatwas is called iftāʾ. [3] Muftis and their fatwas played an important role throughout Islamic history, taking on new roles in the modern era. [4] [5]
Grand Mufti Bujar Spahiu 2018–present Tirana: Grand Mufti Albania: Grand Mufti Selim Muca: 2004–2014 Tirana: Grand Muftiate of Albania: Grand Mufti Hafiz Sabri Koçi: 1991–2004 Tirana: Albanian muftiates Albanian Muftis Term of office Headquarters Muftiate of Elbasan: Mufti Agim Duka Elbasan. Muftiate of Krujë: Mufti Ledian Cikalleshi Krujë
The Grand Mufti (also called Chief Mufti, State Mufti and Supreme Mufti) is the head of regional muftis, Islamic jurisconsults, of a state. The office originated in the early modern era in the Ottoman Empire and has been later adopted in a number of modern countries.
Islamic religious leaders have traditionally been people who, as part of the clerisy, mosque, or government, performed a prominent role within their community or nation. However, in the modern contexts of Muslim minorities in non-Muslim countries as well as secularised Muslim states like Turkey, and Bangladesh, the religious leadership may take ...
In late August 2014, the Grand Mufti condemned the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and al-Qaeda saying, "Extremist and militant ideas and terrorism which spread decay on Earth, destroying human civilisation, are not in any way part of Islam, but are enemy number one of Islam, and Muslims are their first victims". [13]
Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar, officially known as Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad [b] [3] [4] (born 22 March 1931) [1] [a], is the tenth and current Grand Mufti of India. [5] [6] and General Secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama (the Indian Muslim Scholars Association) and General Secretary of Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama of AP Sunnis.
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem is the Sunni Muslim cleric in charge of Jerusalem's Islamic holy places, including Al-Aqsa. [1] The position was created by the British military government led by Ronald Storrs in 1918. [2] [3] Since 2006, the position has been held by Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, appointed by the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas.
The Grand Mufti of Barelvi Indians is the Barelvi Islamic authority in the country appointed by Bareilvi community. [11] His main role is to give opinions on Islamic legal matters and social affairs. [12] [13] The Grand Mufti is traditionally chosen from the Barelvi school of Sunni Islam. [14]