Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah (Egypt's official fatwa authority), Grand Mufti Sheikh Nazir Ayyad · 2025-04-07
Statement rejecting the IUMS jihad fatwa
PalestineRejects the IUMS fatwa. It says only the state and its political leadership can declare war, not 'unions that do not enjoy any religious authority or represent Muslims'. It says supporting Palestinians' rights is a duty, but that support must serve their real interests and not lead to reckless military adventures.
The full text, from the issuing body: The New Arab – 'Jihad against Israel' fatwa pits IUMS against Egypt's Dar al-Ifta (newarab.com)
