Allam was born in the Nile Delta governorate of Beheira on 12 August 1961. He received his PhD in 1996 from the Al-Azhar University in Jurisprudence and Sharia law.[1] Before his appointment, he served as the chairman of the Department of Jurisprudence at the School of Sharia at Al-Azhar University's Tanta branch.[2] Allam is a Sufi.[3]
Appointmentedit
In February 2013, he was elected by Al Azhar's Council of Senior Scholars[1][4][5] replacing outgoing grand Mufti, 61-year-old Ali Gomaa.[6] The bylaws of Al-Azhar say the new Grand Mufti must be under the age of 60, have worked continuously inside the religious establishment following his education, be a scholar of both Jurisprudence and Sharia law, and be fluent in a second language other than Arabic.[1] This makes the first time that the Grand Mufti has been elected by Islamic scholars rather than appointed by the president.[1]
The position of Grand Mufti is seen as very influential in Egypt as well as throughout the Arab and Islamic world.[2] The Grand Mufti is the government's first and primary source of religious authority, is seen as the symbolic religious representative of the government, and is able to issue fatwas on religious matters.[7]
His office, the Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah (literally, the house of fatwas of Egypt), a government agency charged with issuing religious legal opinions on any question to Muslims who ask for them, issues some 5,000 fatwas a week, including both the official ones that he himself crafts on important issues and the more routine ones handled via phone and Internet by a dozen or so subordinate muftis.[8]
In addition to issuing fatwas, the Grand Mufti of Egypt is responsible under Egyptian law for reviewing all death sentences in Egypt.[9]
Positionsedit
Allam is known as a moderate who renounces fanaticism[10] and does not have any political allegiances.[7] In March 2013, he issued a statement warning that any attack on the Al-Azhar Institution or its head, the Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb "undermines Egypt's security" and called on all complaints against Al-Azhar "to be addressed with legitimate and peaceful means." This announcement came after 500 students fell ill with food poisoning in a dormitory at Al Azhar University[11] In April 2013, Al Azhar University's Council of Senior Scholars decided to hold elections to replace Al-Azhar University president Usama al-Abd after the same incident.[12]
Contrary to the majority of Muslim scholarship, Allam believes Muslims can keep dogs as pets.[13]
^ abcdAhram Online: "Egypt's new Grand Mufti elected for first time ever" February 11, 2013
^ abDaily News Egypt: "Shawky Abdel Karim nominated as new Grand Mufti" by Ahmed Aboul Enein February 11, 2013
^Mai Shams El-Din (February 25, 2013). "Opposing currents: Internal rifts may risk the credibility of Egypt's religious institutions". Egypt Independent.
^Reuters: "Brotherhood man spurned for role as Egypt's top cleric" By Yasmine Saleh February 11, 2013
^Financial Times: "Egyptian scholars choose Grand Mufti" By Heba Saleh February 11, 2013
^Sadiki, Larbi (2014-12-17). Routledge Handbook of the Arab Spring: Rethinking Democratization. Routledge. p. 249. ISBN9781317650041.
^ abThe London Telegraph: "Egypt: setback for Brotherhood as its choice for Grand Mufti is rejected" By Richard Spencer, and Magdy Samaan February 11, 2013
^Egypt's Grand Mufti Counters the Tide of Islamic Extremism, By Jay Tolson, 6 March 2008
^El-Deen, El-Sayed Gamal (24 Mar 2014). "'Fast' death penalty for 529 Brotherhood supporters will be appealed: Defence". Ahram Online. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
^Al Shorfa: "Al-Azhar scholars welcome Egypt's 19th Grand Mufti" By Mohamed Mahmoud February 14, 2013
^Nile International TV: "Grand Mufti warns attack on Al-Azhar 'undermines Egypt's security" April 5, 2013
^All Africa: "Egypt: Azhar Asks State Council Judges to Oversee Election of University President" April 26, 2013
^"Are dogs acceptable pets, Muslim scholars ask?". The Economist. 2020-08-27.
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Shawki Ibrahim Abdel Karim Allam Arabic شوقي إبراهيم عبد الكريم عل ام is the 19th and current Grand Mufti of Egypt through Dar al Ifta al Misriyyah succeeding Ali Gomaa Dr Shawki Ibrahim Abdel Karim Allamشوقي إبراهيم عبد الكريم عل امGrand Mufti of EgyptIncumbentAssumed office February 2013PresidentMohamed MorsiAdly Mansour acting Abdel Fattah el SisiPreceded byAli GomaaPersonal detailsBorn 1961 08 12 August 12 1961 age 62 El Delengat Beheira EgyptEducationAl Azhar University PhD 1996 Contents 1 Biography 2 Appointment 3 Positions 4 See also 5 ReferencesBiography editAllam was born in the Nile Delta governorate of Beheira on 12 August 1961 He received his PhD in 1996 from the Al Azhar University in Jurisprudence and Sharia law 1 Before his appointment he served as the chairman of the Department of Jurisprudence at the School of Sharia at Al Azhar University s Tanta branch 2 Allam is a Sufi 3 Appointment editIn February 2013 he was elected by Al Azhar s Council of Senior Scholars 1 4 5 replacing outgoing grand Mufti 61 year old Ali Gomaa 6 The bylaws of Al Azhar say the new Grand Mufti must be under the age of 60 have worked continuously inside the religious establishment following his education be a scholar of both Jurisprudence and Sharia law and be fluent in a second language other than Arabic 1 This makes the first time that the Grand Mufti has been elected by Islamic scholars rather than appointed by the president 1 The position of Grand Mufti is seen as very influential in Egypt as well as throughout the Arab and Islamic world 2 The Grand Mufti is the government s first and primary source of religious authority is seen as the symbolic religious representative of the government and is able to issue fatwas on religious matters 7 His office the Dar al Ifta al Misriyyah literally the house of fatwas of Egypt a government agency charged with issuing religious legal opinions on any question to Muslims who ask for them issues some 5 000 fatwas a week including both the official ones that he himself crafts on important issues and the more routine ones handled via phone and Internet by a dozen or so subordinate muftis 8 In addition to issuing fatwas the Grand Mufti of Egypt is responsible under Egyptian law for reviewing all death sentences in Egypt 9 Positions editAllam is known as a moderate who renounces fanaticism 10 and does not have any political allegiances 7 In March 2013 he issued a statement warning that any attack on the Al Azhar Institution or its head the Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed El Tayeb undermines Egypt s security and called on all complaints against Al Azhar to be addressed with legitimate and peaceful means This announcement came after 500 students fell ill with food poisoning in a dormitory at Al Azhar University 11 In April 2013 Al Azhar University s Council of Senior Scholars decided to hold elections to replace Al Azhar University president Usama al Abd after the same incident 12 Contrary to the majority of Muslim scholarship Allam believes Muslims can keep dogs as pets 13 See also edit2016 international conference on Sunni Islam in GroznyReferences edit a b c d Ahram Online Egypt s new Grand Mufti elected for first time ever February 11 2013 a b Daily News Egypt Shawky Abdel Karim nominated as new Grand Mufti by Ahmed Aboul Enein February 11 2013 Mai Shams El Din February 25 2013 Opposing currents Internal rifts may risk the credibility of Egypt s religious institutions Egypt Independent Reuters Brotherhood man spurned for role as Egypt s top cleric By Yasmine Saleh February 11 2013 Financial Times Egyptian scholars choose Grand Mufti By Heba Saleh February 11 2013 Sadiki Larbi 2014 12 17 Routledge Handbook of the Arab Spring Rethinking Democratization Routledge p 249 ISBN 9781317650041 a b The London Telegraph Egypt setback for Brotherhood as its choice for Grand Mufti is rejected By Richard Spencer and Magdy Samaan February 11 2013 Egypt s Grand Mufti Counters the Tide of Islamic Extremism By Jay Tolson 6 March 2008 El Deen El Sayed Gamal 24 Mar 2014 Fast death penalty for 529 Brotherhood supporters will be appealed Defence Ahram Online Retrieved 27 March 2014 Al Shorfa Al Azhar scholars welcome Egypt s 19th Grand Mufti By Mohamed Mahmoud February 14 2013 Nile International TV Grand Mufti warns attack on Al Azhar undermines Egypt s security April 5 2013 All Africa Egypt Azhar Asks State Council Judges to Oversee Election of University President April 26 2013 Are dogs acceptable pets Muslim scholars ask The Economist 2020 08 27 Sunni Islam titles Preceded byAli Gomaa Grand Mufti of Egypt2013 Present Succeeded byIncumbent Portals nbsp Islam nbsp Egypt nbsp Biography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shawki Allam amp oldid 1174897656, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
