International Islamic Fiqh Academy

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation
International Islamic Fiqh Academy
مجمع الفقه الإسلامي الدولي
Websitehttp://www.iifa-aifi.org/

International Islamic Fiqh Academy (

Organization of Islamic Cooperation. It consists of 57 member states and representatives.[2]

Based on both traditional Islamic sciences and modern fields of knowledge, the IIFA seeks to advance knowledge in the realms of culture, science, and economics. The main objective of the IIFA is to address issues related to humanity in accordance with

Fiqh.[4]

The IIFA serves as the OIC's jurisprudential agency and legal arm. It also advises and cooperates with other non-Islamic organizations and Fiqh councils. The IIFA convenes annually gathering the most prominent Islamic experts on the globe.

Republic of Guinea
, a recognized Islamic scholar and thinker.

History

Background

The International Islamic Fiqh Academy was established in June 1983 as a result of an

Makkah.[6]

Presidents and Secretaries-General

The academy has had 2 presidents and 4 Secretaries-General since its foundation. The Secretary-General of the academy is appointed by a decree of the

OIC
from among the most eminent members of the academy, to serve this position for a renewable term of four years.

The current Secretary-General of the IIFA is Professor

Republic of Guinea, mainly as Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister of Diplomatic Affairs in the Presidency of the Republic of Guinea. In 2007, while he was Deputy Rector (2005-2009) in charge of Internationalization and Innovation at the International Islamic University Malaysia, the former Sultan of Pahang, now King of Malaysia (2019-), conferred on him the honorific title of Dato.[7]

Although the current Secretary-General's appointment predates the

Makkah
.

Presidents:

  • 1985–2007 / 1405-1429: Sheikh Dr.
    Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Issuing Fatwas
    .
  • 2007/1429––present: Sheikh Dr.
    Makkah
    , and Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court.

Secretaries-General:

  • 1984–2008 / 1405-1429: Sheikh Dr.
    Republic of Tunisia
    .
  • 2011–2015 / 1432-1436: Prof.
    Republic of Sudan
    's Islamic Fiqh Council.
  • 2015–2020 / 1436-1442: Prof.
    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
    .
  • 2020 / 1442––present: Prof.
    Republic of Guinea
    .

Membership

Key Participants at 24th Annual Conference of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Dubai, November 2019. Image reflecting Muslim world's diversity and harmony.

Since the IIFA is a subsidiary organ of the

Muslim-majority countries, and the vast majority of them have an official representative elected by their governments to represent them in the academy. Many of these representatives are former or current Ministers of Religious Affairs, Grand Muftis, or prominent Islamic scholars.[10]

Member states' representatives regularly participate in the academy's annual conference and events, in addition to the hundreds of researchers, experts and scholars, from Member and non-Member states, who contribute to its annual conference and various seminars.[11]

Mission and Purpose

In its statute and brochure, the academy defines its mission as follows:

The Academy seeks to present

Islamic religion, its foundations, its sources, its objectives, its principles, and its provisions.[12]

As for its purpose, the academy states:

The Fiqh Academy aims at becoming the world's leading jurisprudential reference to which turn the countries of Islamic world and the Muslim communities in order to clarify the positions of

Shariah on issues of concern to Muslims and to provide appropriate solutions to the problems of contemporary life, derived from the Holy Qur'an, the noble prophetic Sunnah and the rich Islamic heritage.[13]

International Cooperation

The IIFA is arguably the world's largest and most influential Fiqh council. It signed cooperation agreements with several international organizations, including a partnership with the World Health Organization for the eradication of the poliovirus through the Islamic Advisory Group that was established by the World Health Organization and Muslim public entities.[14]

Other partnerships include the memorandum of understanding between the IIFA and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for which the IIFA issued a Fatwa in 2020 allowing it to collect Zakat and charity funds from Muslim donors and distribute them to refugees and displaced persons around the world.[15]

COVID-19 Pandemic

The IIFA has played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic by raising-awareness on the safety and preventive measures against the coronavirus,[16] addressing the OIC Member states and international organizations worldwide with an in-depth fatwa[17] on the COVID-19 pandemic, and urging Muslim populations and local leaders to comply with the precautionary measures set by governments and health authorities to fight the pandemic and minimize its effects.

The IIFA took a firm stand against the coronavirus pandemic and was one of the first Islamic institutions to condemn the

COVID-19 conspiracy theories and call for public preventive measures. It refuted the irregular fatwas issued by individual muftis and unreliable organizations that doubted the COVID-19 treatment or called for public disobedience to preventive measures. Instead, it urged the masses to rely on Islamic legal opinions from renowned scholars and physicians to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.[18]

Medical Research Ethics

The International Islamic Fiqh Academy had a large hand in the allowance of organ transplantations. In 1986, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy recognized brain-death as a recognized form of death in Islam. This allowed for the immediate start of organ transplantation in Saudi Arabia. The IIFA later issued a fatwa on organ transplantation that expanded the practice .[19]

In 1992, 1997, 2004, 2006, and 2018, the IIFA issued resolutions (fatwas) about medical research ethics. Other organizations that have issued similar fatwas - some in cooperation with the IIFA - include

Islamic Fiqh Council, Dar-Alifta Al-Misrriyah, and Islamic Medical Association of North America
.

The IIFA has had a hand in defining standards of medical research confidentiality via institutional fatwas.[20] It has also issued a resolution about fasting during Ramadan for people with diabetes.[21]

Struggle against Extremism and Terrorism

Since its establishment in 1984, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy vowed to fight extremism, terrorism, and to promote values of moderation and tolerance based on a thorough understanding of Islamic resources.[22] Several members and collaborators of the academy are signatories of the Amman Message (2004) and the Makkah Declaration (2019).[23]

The International Islamic Fiqh Academy issued several statements and resolutions condemning violence and different forms of extremism on the grounds of

Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, and it called for denominational and jurisprudential tolerance, cooperation, and integration between different Islamic schools and denominations.[26][27]

In June 2006 (Ramadan 1427 AH), under the auspices of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, several dozen Iraqi religious leaders from

Makkah and signed the Makkah Document that called to take practical steps to end the sectarian violence in post-Saddam Iraq. The Makkah Document supposedly called for the formation of committees in various parts of Iraq and for organizing seminars of Sunni and Shia religious leaders and scholars.[29]

Academic Achievements

As of 2019, the IIFA held 24 international sessions and issued 238 resolutions on various issues of concern to both Muslims and non-Muslims.[30] The IIFA sessions and seminars' basic research reached a total number of 80 volumes while the IIFA resolutions and recommendations have been translated and published in English and French.[31]

IIFA Waqf Fund

The IIFA is a non-profit academic institution that relies on contributions from member states and private donors for funding. In 2020, a special endowment fund named the IIFA Waqf Fund has been established by the IIFA to attract public and private donors from around the world.[32]

Member States and Representatives

The following list contains the names of the Member states, the date of accession and the current representatives. Representatives are appointed by Member states from among the most eminent scholars in their countries, many of whom are current or former ministers, grand muftis, and university professors. The IIFA has the same 57 Member states as its parent, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including other subsidiary institutions such as the

Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
.

  • Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
    (1983) : Dr. Muhammad Ahmed Muslim al-Khalayla
  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( 1983) : Dr. Abdulrazik Wardak Muradkhan
  • Republic of Albania
    (1992) : vacant
  • Republic of Uzbekistan
    (1995) : Aziz Khan Mansorov
  • Republic of Uganda
    (1983) : in process.
  • United Arab Emirates (1983) : Ahmed Abdulaziz al Haddad
  • Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    (1983) : Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani
  • Kingdom of Bahrain
    (1983) : Dr. Farid Yacoub al-Miftah
  • Brunei Darussalam
    (1984) : Dato Dr. Haji Jaafar bin Haji Mat Dan
  • People's Republic of Bangladesh
    (1983) : Dr. Abdullah Maruf Muhammad Shah Allam
  • Republic of Benin
    (1983) : Sheikh Hassan Omar Farouq
  • Republic of Indonesia
    (1983) : vacant
  • Islamic Republic of Iran
    (1983) : vacant
  • Republic of Azerbaijan
    (1992) : vacant
  • Burkina Faso (1983) : Dr. Aboubakar Doukouri
  • Republic of Turkmenistan
    (1992) : vacant
  • Republic of Turkey
    (1983) : Prof. Murtada Badr
  • Republic of Chad
    (1983) : Sheikh Tijani Saboun Mohamed
  • Togolese Republic
    (1997) : Sheikh Mamadou Abdou Batchi
  • Republic of Tunisia
    (1983) : Othman Battikh
  • People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
    (1983) : Prof. Kamel Bouzidi
  • Republic of Djibouti
    (1983) : Sheikh Abdulrahmaan Muhammad Ali
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (1983) : Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid
  • Republic of Senegal
    (1983) : Dr. Rouhan Ambay
  • Republic of Sudan
    (1983) : Dr. Abdulraheem Adam Sulayman
  • Arab Republic of Syria
    (1983) : on hold.
  • Republic of Suriname
    (1996) : vacant
  • Republic of Sierra Leone
    (1983) : vacant
  • Federal Republic of Somalia
    (1983) : Dr. Othman bin Muallim Mahmood bin Sheikh Ali
  • Republic of Tajikistan
    (1992) : Sheikh Saidmukarram Abdulkodirzoda
  • Republic of Iraq
    (1983) : in process.
  • Sultanate of Oman
    (1983) : Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili
  • Gabonese Republic
    (1983) : vacant
  • Republic of the Gambia
    (1983) : vacant
  • Co-operative Republic of Guyana
    (1998) : vacant
  • Republic of Guinea
    (1983) : Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano
  • Republic of Guinea-Bissau
    (1983) : vacant
  • State of Palestine (1983) : Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein
  • State of Qatar
    (1983) : Sheikh Thaqil bin Sayir Zayd al-Shamri
  • Union of the Comoros
    (1983) : vacant
  • Kyrgyz Republic
    (1992) : vacant
  • Republic of Kazakhstan
    (1995) : Sheikh Irshad Aghabi Ogli Ongarov
  • Republic of Cameroon
    (1983) : Sheikh Muhammad Mal Bakri
  • Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
    (2001) : Dr. Konati Arna
  • State of Kuwait
    (1983) : Dr. Ajil Jassim al-Namshi
  • Lebanese Republic
    (1983) : Sheikh Khalil Al-Mays
  • State of Libya
    (1983) : Dr. Hamzah Abufaris
  • Republic of Maldives
    (1983) : Sheikh Muhammad Rachid Ibrahim
  • Republic of Mali
    (1983) : Sheikh Hamzah Moustapha Maga
  • Malaysia (1983) : Wan Zahidi bin Wan Teh
  • Arab Republic of Egypt
    (1983) : Dr. Ali Gomaa
  • Kingdom of Morocco
    (1983) : Dr. Hamdati Shabihna Ma'ainin
  • Islamic Republic of Mauritania
    (1983) : Sheikh Mohamed Mokhtar Ouldmbala
  • Republic of Mozambique
    (1994) : vacant
  • Republic of the Niger
    (1983) : Dr. Abdullah Idris Abubakr Maga
  • Federal Republic of Nigeria
    (1986) : Sheikh Ahmed Said Qalqashandi
  • Republic of Yemen
    (1983) : Sheikh Muhammad Abdah Omar

Gallery

  • Meeting room at the IIFA 23rd Session, held in Medina, November 2018
    Meeting room at the IIFA 23rd Session, held in Medina, November 2018
  • King Salman International Convention Center in Medina hosting one of the sessions of the academy
    King Salman International Convention Center in Medina hosting one of the sessions of the academy
  • Panel discussion during one of the plenary sessions
    Panel discussion during one of the plenary sessions
  • Discussion and consultation between scholars and experts from different parts of the Muslim world
    Discussion and consultation between scholars and experts from different parts of the Muslim world

See also

References

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  2. ^ LLC. "3rd OIC Islamic Summit resolution no. 8/3-C(I.S.)".
  3. ^ "Open Year Book : IIFA".
  4. ^ Resolutions and Recommendations of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy.
  5. ^ "24th International Islamic Fiqh Academy Conference 2019 commences in Dubai".
  6. ^ LLC. "3rd OIC Islamic Summit resolution no. 8/3-C(I.S.)".
  7. ^ "Advisor to President of Guinea joins Muslim Council of Elders".
  8. ^ "Mourning the death of Prof. Abdulsalam Al-Abbadi". 11 August 2020.
  9. ^ "OIC and IIFA Member States List".
  10. ^ "IIFA Member States Representatives List".
  11. ISBN 9781849040631
    .
  12. ^ "International Islamic Fiqh Academy official brochure".
  13. ^ "International Islamic Fiqh Academy official brochure".
  14. ^ "First Islamic Advisory Group (IAG) meeting on polio eradication".
  15. ^ "UNHCR Zakat Fund Fatwah by the International Islamic Fiqh Academy". 4 September 2020.
  16. ^ "International Islamic Fiqh Academy and the OIC hold a virtual symposium on COVID-19".
  17. ^ "Covid-19 Pandemic Symposium Statement & Recommendations".
  18. ^ "International Islamic Fiqh Academy and the OIC hold a virtual symposium on COVID-19".
  19. PMID 22805399
    .
  20. PMID 22702346
    .
  21. ISSN 1947-489X
    .
  22. ^ "Amman Message website IIFA resources".
  23. ^ "The Charter of Makkah - Official Document".
  24. ^ "Al-Othaimeen Highlights the Efforts of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy in Promoting Moderation and Countering Terrorism".
  25. ^ "Madinah Declaration". Archived from the original on 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  26. ^ "International Islamic Fiqh Academy event to suggest ways to fight social issues".
  27. ^ "Prominent Muslim figures: religious, cultural diversity does not justify 'conflict'".
  28. ^ "Mecca Document". 20 October 2006.
  29. ^ "ReliefWeb, Makkah Al-Mukarramah declaration on the Iraqi situation ("Mecca Document")".
  30. ^ Resolutions and Recommendations of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy.
  31. ^ Resolutions and Recommendations of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy.
  32. ^ "Secretariat-General of the Academy receives the key of the first endowment".

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