How to Understand a Fatwa

By Dr. Salman Butt 11 Rb2 41 ◦︎ 8 Dec 19

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Whenever election time comes round, there is a worrying gap between activism and fiqh; between how sharia is spoken about, and how it is actually performed. Dr Salman Butt discusses some of the differences between theory and practice, to appreciate what goes into an Islamic verdict on something.

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TAGGED: ACTIVISM, CONSERVATIVES, ELECTION, FATWA, FIQH, LABOUR, SHARIAH, UNDERSTANDING, VOTING

Dr. Salman Butt 11 Rb2 41 ◦︎ 8 Dec 19 11 Rb2 41 ◦︎ 8 Dec 19

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By Dr. Salman Butt

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Dr. Butt studied Biochemistry at Imperial College London, followed by a PhD in Chemical Biology, carrying out research into photosynthesis. During his years at university, he became involved in Islamic society da'wah and activism, and general Muslim community projects. At present, he is the Head of Islamic Thought and a regular contributor at Islam21c, and also has a blog on HuffPost. You may find him on social media.