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Iftaa' Department


Organizational Structure of General Iftaa' Department/2013

 

Grand MuftiThe Board of Iftaa', Research and Islamic Studies

 

Internal Oversight Unit Religious Oversight and Inspection Unit

 

Secretary General

 

Public Relations and International Cooperation

 

Finance and Administrative DepartmentDepartment of Research and Islamic StudiesCentral Iftaa' Department                                   Electronic Iftaa' Department

 

Finance Section    Research Section  Direct Iftaa' Section Electronic and Editing Section  Human Resources Section Heritage and Scripts Section        Short Fatwas Section

Electronic Fatawas Section

 

Training and Development SectionTranslation Section

IT Section

 

Supportive Administrative Services Section

 

Amman Iftaa' Office:  

1. Divorce Fatwas Section

2. Personal Interviews Section

3. Follow-up Section

Zarqa Iftaa' Office:

1. Divorce Fatwas and Personal Interviews Sections

2. Follow-up Section 

Irbid Iftaa' Office: 

1. Divorce Fatwas and Personal Interviews Sections

2. Follow-up Section 

 

Ajloan Iftaa' Office

Al-Tafila Iftaa' Office

Aqapa Iftaa' Office 

Balqa Iftaa' Office

KarakIfaa' Office

Madaba Iftaa' Office

Mafraq Iftaa' Office 

Jarash Iftaa' Office 

Ma'an Iftaa' Office

DairAlaa' Iftaa' Office

Ramtha Iftaa' Office

Koraa' Iftaa' Office

Summarized Fatawaa

What is the ruling on Zakat al-Fitr?

Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim for themselves and for those they are financially responsible for, provided they possess wealth that is surplus to their and their family's needs on the night and day of Eid.
Ibn Umar reported: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ made Zakat al-Fitr obligatory—one sa‘ (measure) of dates or one sa‘ of barley—upon every Muslim, whether slave or free, male or female, young or old." [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
Its estimated amount is approximately 2,500 grams of wheat or rice, and the General Iftaa` Department issues an annual ruling specifying its monetary value.

How is the beginning of Ramadan determined?

1. Completing 30 days of Sha‘ban, or
2. Sighting the crescent moon after sunset on the 29th day of Sha‘ban.
It is Sunnah to search for the moon, and it is obligatory to follow the official authorities responsible for announcing it.

Must a woman seek her husband's permission to fast a make up fast (qada)?

● If there is ample time to make up for the missed fasts, a woman should seek her husband's permission before fasting.
● However, if the time is running out—such as when only the remaining days of Sha'ban are sufficient to complete the qada—she does not need his permission and must fast, because Allah’s command takes precedence over the husband's consent.

What is the ruling on making up missed fasts from many years?

A Muslim must make up for any missed fasts, as they are a debt owed to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"The debt owed to Allah is more deserving of being fulfilled." [Narrated by Muslim]
Whoever has missed fasts must make them up as long as they are alive and capable of fasting.

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