KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has joined the Board of the Fiqh Council, overseeing the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence following his appointment by the Muslim World League.
The Muslim World League is an International Charitable Organization established by the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Mubaje is currently in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to attend his first Fiqh Council board meeting scheduled from April 20th to 22nd, 2024.
The Fiqh Council is an authoritative body responsible for interpreting Islamic law (Sharia) and guiding on religious and legal matters. It consists of a group of scholars and experts in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
The council issues rulings (fatwas) on various issues concerning Islamic law, including matters related to worship, personal conduct, family law, finance, and governance. These rulings help to provide clarity and guidance to Muslims on how to conduct their lives according to Islamic principles.
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