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Islamic Supreme Council of Canada
Date: February 4, 2012
For Immediate Release
ISCC affiliated Imams Issue Important Fatwa on Honour Killings Misogyny and Domestic Violence
Honour Killings, Domestic Violence and Misogyny Are Un-
Islamic and Major Crimes
(Mississauga) On the blessed day of Eid Milad un Nabi (the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, peace be
upon him), the thirty four Imams and the Islamic leaders affiliated with the Islamic Supreme Council of
Canada have issued the following Fatwa reminding Muslims that honour killings, domestic violence and
misogyny are un-Islamic actions and crimes in Islam. These crimes are major sins in Islam punishable by
the court of law and almighty Allah.
FATWA (religious edict)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
We, the undersigned Imams, are issuing this Fatwa as a reminder to the Muslims of North America regarding
the issues of domestic violence, honour killings and misogyny in our society. The recent Shafia family trial in
Kingston, Ontario has reminded all of us that we need to do more in order to prevent such tragedies in future.
There are some Muslims who would commit a crime and then use Islam to justify their crime. According to
the Qur’an the biggest liar is the one who tells lies on Allah.
There is no justification for honour killings, domestic violence and misogyny in Islam. These are crimes in the
court of law and in the sight of Allah. Therefore, this Fatwa is issued based upon the command of almighty
Allah in the holy Qur’an;
“Let there among you be a group that summon to all that is beneficial commands what is
proper and forbids what is improper; they are the ones who will prosper.” (3:104)
“Believing men and believing women are protecting friends of one another; they enjoin
what is right and forbid what is wrong; they perform salat and give zakat…” (9:71)
“Those who, if We establish them in the land (with authority), establish regular prayers and
practice regular charity and enjoin the right and forbid the wrong…” (22:41)
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a Hadith;
“When people see a wrong-doer and do nothing to stop him, they may well be visited by
God with a punishment.”
It is an obligation upon us (the Imams) to inform all Muslims in Canada and around the world that in Islam:
1. Honour killings, domestic violence, misogyny, spousal abuse, child abuse in all forms are forbidden