Rabat – Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, member of the Ulema Upper Council in Morocco, has called for a measured and informed discussion about proposals for regulating the sacrificial ritual of Eid al-Adha.
This was due to Morocco’s decision cancel Eid al Adha’s victim this year due to economic difficulties, relentless drought and dwindling cattle.
Benhamza rejected criticism from outsiders who spoke out against the cancellation of Morocco and said that they have no understanding of the country’s realities. He urged that religious decisions must take into account the local conditions and do not have to be shaped by those who are not aware of the context.
The Moroccan Sheikh also warned of hasty interpretations that blur the boundaries between religious decisions and state politics, and said that Fatwas requires a careful examination of economic and social realities as the rigid application of religious texts.
Local context is matters in religious decisions
During a speech in the Al-Islah Mosque on Saturday, March 1st, Benhamza criticized the tendency to use fat from different contexts without taking into account the local circumstances.
He reminded his listeners that “a Fatwa is not a universal decree, but an interpretation that is characterized by time, place and social conditions”. He described it as illogical to import religious decisions from abroad without understanding the realities they have shaped.
He noticed that Islamic scholars have long recognized the need to reconcile religious principles with the well -being of society.
Early Muslim lawyers rated the prevailing conditions before making decisions to ensure that religious leadership remained relevant and practical. “A learned does not simply recite legal texts, but examines people’s lives and offers guidance accordingly. Otherwise, religious decisions generate confusion rather than clarity, ”he said.
State role in religious affairs
Benhamza also pointed out historical examples in which the state authorities adapted religious practices to maintain order and protect well -being.
He remembered times when Hajj had to be suspended due to epidemics. “This decision was not a violation of Islamic law, but a necessary measure to protect life,” he said.
When he asked concerns about the oath victim, he said that practice has a deep religious meaning, but it is not a fundamental pillar of Islam.
“Moroccans have honored this tradition for centuries, but religious obligations must be understood within the realities of every era. The role of politics is to ensure stability and at the same time respect religious values, ”he added.
Economic difficulties, religious duties
Sheikh Benhamza admitted that economic difficulties could prevent many families from doing a sacrificial animal. He argued that the adaptation of religious practices to the economic conditions does not weaken religious compliance, but ensures that faith remains accessible to everyone.
“Islamic government requires a broad view of the needs of society. The isolated application of religious texts from reality does not serve public, ”he said.
He pointed out that Islamic history offers many examples of states that manage resources in a way that supported social stability.
“Islamic law is not rigid; It offers space for adjustments if the circumstances require this, ”he said.
The risk of non -regulated fat was
Benhamza also expressed concerns about the spread of religious opinions on social media and television, without adequate scientific earth.
He warned against people who exhibit fatwas without understanding the current social and economic conditions.
“Fatwa requires deep knowledge of religious texts and real challenges. Maline information in religious affairs can cause confusion and division, ”he said.
He demanded that important religious decisions remain within the authority of established scientific councils.
“In the discussion of religious affairs, scientists must be both honest and informed. Fatwas should not be exhibited casually, and they should not be shaped by personal opinions or political agendas, ”he said.
Balancing religious principles and public well -being
In a further hint, Benhamza said that religious law and state politics serve different but additional roles. He also explained that the Islamic government was always considered a public good when interpreting religious decisions.
“The aim of Islamic law is to maintain justice and prevent damage, no texts regardless of consequences,” he said.
He does not contradict the Islamic principles if the decision is based on solid thinking and public well -being. “If the authorities find that adjustments to the practice of society benefit, this is not a rejection of faith, but a necessary step to ensure fairness and stability,” he said.
A call to the thoughtful religious understanding
Sheikh Benhamza encouraged the Muslims to deepen their understanding of Islamic case law and warned that many religious debates arise from misunderstandings. He called for greater confidence in scientists who have both religious knowledge and practical wisdom.
“Those who are looking for the right religious guidance should contact scientists who understand both religious law and real conditions, not to people who attract controversy for attention,” he said.
He closed by pressing the discussions about the oath The victim remains rooted in scientific discourse than in media sensationality or political attitude.
“Religious decisions must be based on knowledge and concern for the well -being of the public. Otherwise, they become more of a department than a guide, ”he said.
