The General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta is entrusted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to issue Fatwas related to the personal affairs of government entities, the private sector, and individuals, in addition to conducting research in religious fields within the Kingdom. The presidency was established by a Royal Decree in 1954 under the name 'Dar al-Ifta and Supervision of Religious Affairs and Islamic Institutions,' which was later changed into the 'General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta.' This rebranding followed the Royal Decree to establish the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance on July 10, 1993. Its headquarters is in the capital, Riyadh.
Administrative organization of the General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta
The members of the General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta are appointed by a Royal Decree. Its administrative structure consists of two main departments, with several administrations and committees emerging from each to organize their activities. The first department is the General President of Islamic Research and Ifta. It is linked with the Council of Senior Scholars, the Office of Divorce Fatwas, the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, the Office of the General President, the Deputy General President for Executive Affairs, the Legal Advisors Department, and the Internal Reviews Department.
The second department is administratively affiliated with the General President for Executive Affairs. It encompasses the General Administration of Human Resources, the General Administration of Financial Affairs, the General Administration of Budgets, the General Administration of Libraries, the General Administration of Publications, the General Administration of Public Relations and Media, and the Book Depository.
Duties of the General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta
The General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta aims to provide guidance and recommendations on religious matters. This includes issuing general provisions, forming views based on Islamic evidence after thorough research and consultation with relevant authorities, and delivering Fatwas related to the personal affairs of individuals and government entities. Additionally, the presidency is responsible for publishing and preparing reliable scientific material that enhances the awareness of the Islamic community. They respond to inquiries from those seeking Fatwas regarding beliefs, worship, and personal transactions. Furthermore, they provide knowledge resources to scholars and researchers, enable access to these resources, and contribute to conserving the nation’s scientific contributions.
Issues and publications of the General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta
The General Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta provides electronic and printed versions of their publications of books that aim to spread the message of Islam and its lenience. This is achieved by raising the awareness of the Islamic nation, publishing and editing religious content to enable scholars to access it, preserving and documenting the scientific legacy through the committee's Fatwas, clarifying the provisions of Islamic Shariah, and issuing Fatwas to observe them.
The general presidency has a peer-reviewed scientific journal issued periodically titled the 'Journal of Islamic Research' focused on publishing Islamic research. Additionally, it provides a scientific vessel that meets the needs of researchers in Shariah science locally and internationally and publishes their yields.
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