Now fatwa against prophecy by Muslims

New Delhi: Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa prohibiting the practice of prophecy by Muslims, citing tenets of the Sharia and warning that if a follower of the faith indulges in soothsaying, his prayers for 40 days become unacceptable.

The fatwa was issued this month by the Islamic seminary in response to a person's query whether prophecy can be practised in Islam. Read More................Now fatwa against prophecy by Muslims

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Muslims in Bihar refuse to get their children vaccinated

PATNA — At least 79 Muslim families here have refused to vaccinate their children against polio claiming it causes impotency, officials said Wednesday.

“A total of 79 families have refused to vaccinate their children against polio in Muslim dominated Phulwarisharief block, situated on the outskirts of Patna,” Piyush Kumar, a doctor, said. Read More................Muslims refuse to get their children vaccinated

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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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