Egypt’s Grand Mufti warns regress in Fiqh is a sign of extremism
Published 12 Aug,2021 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam stressed the need to adapt traditional texts in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) to context and changes over time. He considered solely abiding by their literal interpretations a deviation from the right track.
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