Fatwa Committee of the Union Discusses Financial Corruption and
Affirms: Misappropriation of Public Funds is a Major Sin
The
Fatwa Committee of the International Union of Muslim Scholars held its regular
meeting on Saturday, 9 Shawwal 1447 AH, corresponding to 28 March 2025. The
session began with a blessed recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a
review of the agenda, the opening speech by the Committee Chair, and a
discussion of the main topic concerning financial corruption and embezzlement
of public funds.
The
Committee Chair, Sheikh Ali Mohieddine Al-Qaradaghi, President of the Union,
delivered the opening address, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues
that impact the interests of the Ummah, foremost among them the safeguarding of
public funds, which have a direct effect on achieving justice and societal
stability.
In the
main segment, Sheikh Abdelhay Youssef presented a scholarly report detailing
the dangers of financial corruption and the misappropriation of public
resources, explaining its Shariah implications and the negative effects on
individuals and communities. He also highlighted the necessity of strengthening
administrative oversight by combining Shariah-based principles with effective
practical measures to deter wrongdoing.
The
session was chaired by Dr. Fadel Abdullah Murad, Secretary of the Committee and
Assistant Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars,
during which committee members contributed rich scholarly interventions that
explored multiple aspects of the topic, enhancing the discussion and deepening
understanding of preventive and remedial measures.
Extensive
deliberations were held on the draft resolution, with members offering their
scholarly input, which contributed to precise formulation and comprehensive
consideration of the Shariah and practical dimensions of the issue. The
discussions reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to protecting public funds and
condemning any violation, as such acts are considered major sins prohibited in
Islam.
(Source:
International Union of Muslim Scholars)
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