Here is a press release from the Royal Cabinet:
“His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, President of the High Council of Ulemas, has kindly, this Friday, 21 Dou Al Hijja 1445 H corresponding to June 28, 2024, given His High Directives to the said Council, to examine certain questions contained in the proposals of the Authority responsible for revising the Family Code, with reference to the principles and precepts of the holy religion of Islam and its tolerant designs, and to submit a Fatwa on them for the High Appreciation of the Sovereign.
This referral comes after the Authority responsible for the revision of the Family Code has completed its mission within the allotted time and submitted its proposals for the High Appreciation of His Majesty the King. Considering that some proposals are related to religious texts, the Sovereign has decided to refer the matter to the High Council of Ulemas which is, in accordance with Article 41 of the Constitution, the only authority authorized to issue officially approved Fatwas.
The Sovereign also invited the Higher Council of Ulema to take into account in the preparation of its Fatwa the content of the Royal Letter addressed to the Head of Government, which calls for the adoption of the virtues of moderation and open and constructive Ijtihad, while taking into consideration the norm repeatedly advocated by His Majesty the King, may God preserve him, according to which one cannot authorize what is prohibited, nor prohibit what is authorized.
(With MAP)
