Talaq uttered in drunken state valid: Darul Uloom

LUCKNOW: Typing the word 'talaq' on an SMS which may not be "sent" or uttering the words 'talaq' thrice even under influence of alcohol or in a fit of rage amounts to separation under the sharia. Darul Uloom-Deoband recently issued a fatwa on three issues contrary to the common belief that the state of intoxication or anger or not communicating the decision of 'talaq' to the partner did not amount to divorce in Islam. Read more........................Talaq uttered in drunken state valid: Darul Uloom

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Photography banned for Muslims - Fatwa issued by Darul-uloom Deoband

It seems Muslim Clerics in India are in a habit of issuing "Religious Decrees" / "Fatwas" every now & then which at times seem amazing & weird. Earlier, once they said Mobile ringtones are un-islamic, read "Quran Verses As Ringtones, Not Allowed". Then they declared Suicide is 'Un-Islamic'. Then it was which said that Co-education system is “unlawful” . Now here is another one which calls for banning photography for Muslims.

In this regard a fatwa has been issued by Darul-uloom Deoband in Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh State of India which bans photography for Muslims & that has created a flutter in the community and beyond. The fatwa has called photographs unlawful and against Shariat.

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