Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:19 p.m.
Rabat – The Royal Referral to the High Council of Ulemas regarding certain proposals of a religious nature, brought to the High Appreciation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI by the Authority responsible for the revision of the Family Code, reinforces Morocco’s role as a reference for moderate Sunni thought, based on Ijtihad and openness.
This Royal Initiative, which aims to verify and strengthen the legal basis of the proposals for the revision of the Family Code with regard to religion, reflects the Kingdom’s position as a leading country in this area.
It is a dynamic, open, inclusive and forward-looking approach to questions relating to religion, which make Morocco unique, which has always advocated a moderate interpretation of Islam, taking into account the virtues of Ijtihad serving the interests of the family.
The Royal Referral, which draws its essence from the prerogatives of Imarat Al Mouminine, arises from the Sovereign’s concern to broaden the institutional consultation process relating to the revision of the Family Code, to meet the expectations of Moroccan citizens.
This involves highlighting the importance of Ijtihad in understanding situations arising from the evolution of society and in emphasizing the ability of legal prescriptions of a religious nature to adapt to new realities.
The Sovereign’s Initiative also refers to the central role of Moroccan Ulemas, renowned for their competence and moderation, in respecting religious precepts and supporting societal developments.
+THE ROYAL REFERENCE, A CONSECRATION OF THE CHOICE OF OPEN AND CONSTRUCTIVE IJTIHAD+
By contacting the Superior Council of Ulemas, His Majesty the King confirms the choice of open and constructive Ijtihad, illustrating once again the High Royal concern for the family, this pillar of the national community.
Indeed, through the far-sighted Royal Initiative, which falls within the framework of the constitutional prerogatives of the Sovereign, in His capacity as Amir Al Mouminine and President of the Higher Council of Ulemas, this Institution is called upon to issue a collective Fatwa which will strengthen the proposals submitted by the Authority responsible for revising the family code and consolidate the use of Ijtihad to improve the fate of all members of the family.
Moroccan Ulema are thus called to express an opinion in accordance with the values of Islam while respecting the purposes of religion and their change over time.
His Majesty the King ensures, through this Referral, to involve the Ulemas and their constitutional institution in the collective reflection on the revision of the Family Code, which stands out from other legal texts since certain of its provisions have a reference religious. The aim is to verify and consolidate the legal basis of certain proposals from the Family Code Review Body with regard to religion through Ijtihad.
With the current reform, Morocco, under the Clairvoyant Leadership of His Majesty the King, intends to successfully complete this major societal project, which will respond to the aspirations of the entire society and ensure the consecration of full rights. components of the Moroccan family.
The Royal Referral also supports the strength of proposal and the social demands expressed, in a consensual framework imbued with renewal, taking into consideration the interests of the family, the stability of marital relations and the sustainability of tranquility and affection. between all family components.
