Introduction to Online Ifta Programme
Explore the origins, methodology, and modern-day challenges of issuing fatwas in the Hanafi tradition, and prepare for advanced Takhassus-level Ifta training with Al Balagh Academy.
A Free Webinar Series for ʿUlamāʾ/ʿĀlimāt & Sharīʿah Scholars
About The Programme
Al Balagh Academy delivers holistic programmes that combine classical training with supplementary contemporary modules. The aim is to cultivate a new generation of scholars capable of issuing relevant, ethically grounded, and socially responsive fatawa, while upholding the traditions of the Hanafi legal school.
Programme Speaker
Mufti Abdul Waheed
(Researcher & Lecturer in Fiqh, JKN Fatawa Dept & marriage counsellor)
AT A GLANCE
Duration: 4 Weeks
Saturdays, 12:00PM - 01:00PM (London, UK)
1 Hr. Per Session
Video Recordings Available
Mobile App
Live Q&A
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Starts on 4th October 2025
Course Fee: Free
Registration Deadline:
3rd October 2025
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Course Overview
There is a serious need for Muslim scholars who are experts in fiqh, academia, and social studies—able to provide timely and relevant fatawa for today’s challenges.
Fatwa writing (Ifta) is among the highest academic responsibilities a scholar can undertake. It demands mastery of legal principles and Hanafi jurisprudence, alongside awareness of modern realities and ethical accountability.
This webinar series serves as a gateway into the world of Ifta—laying the intellectual and practical foundations necessary for any future Mufti. It explores the meaning, significance, and evolution of fatwa-giving in the Hanafi madhhab, tracing its origins from the Sahabah to the present day.
Participants will engage with the tools of a Mufti, levels of ijtihād, legal maxims, and contemporary issues such as online fatwas and modern dilemmas. The final session introduces Al Balagh Academy’s renowned Takhassus Ifta programme, showcasing student dissertations, fatawa, and practical pathways.
Why Join?
Key Benefits:
- Understand the definitions, roles, and qualifications of a Mufti.
- Trace the historical development of Hanafi fatwa traditions.
- Learn the tools of fatwa writing: usul al-fiqh, legal maxims, textual references.
- Analyse case studies and draft preliminary responses.
Objectives:
To provide a foundational understanding of the role, history, methodology, and practical aspects of becoming a Mufti within the Hanafi school.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to:
- Define Ifta, Mufti, and Mustaftī, and distinguish their roles.
- Summarise Hanafi fatwa development and institutionalisation.
- Identify the tools, sources, and structure of fatwa writing.
- Apply preliminary methodologies to case studies.
- Evaluate Al Balagh’s advanced Takhassus Ifta programme.
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