Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has been appointed to the Board of the Fiqh Council, which oversees the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.
This appointment comes from the Muslim World League, an International Charitable Organization established by the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Mubaje is currently in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to attend his inaugural Fiqh Council board meeting scheduled from April 20th to 22nd, 2024.
The Fiqh Council serves as an authoritative body responsible for interpreting Islamic law (Sharia) and guiding on religious and legal matters.
Comprising a group of scholars and experts in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), the council issues rulings (fatwas) on various issues concerning Islamic law, including worship, personal conduct, family law, finance, and governance.
These rulings offer clarity and guidance to Muslims on how to adhere to Islamic principles in their daily lives.