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The process of issuing a '''fatwa''', also known as an '''ifta''' in Amenria is a multi-layered process primarily involving the [[Ministry of Religion (Amenria)|Ministry of Religion]], but also the [[Emperor of China (R1)|Heavenly Emperor]] and all Muslim citizens of age. While these fatwas are non-binding in nature, they have always been legalized as a Shariah or federal law shortly after being issued.
The process of issuing a '''fatwa''' ({{wp|Chinese language|Chinese}}: 伊斯兰教令; {{wp|pinyin}}: Yīsīlán jiàolìng, {{literal translation}} {{wp|Islam|Islamic}} {{wp|decree}}), also known as an '''ifta''' in [[Amenria]] is a multi-layered process primarily involving the [[Ministry of Religion (Amenria)|Ministry of Religion]], but also the [[Emperor of China (Realms)|Heavenly Emperor]] and all Muslim citizens of age. While these fatwas are non-binding in nature, they have always been legalized as a Shariah or federal law shortly after being issued.


==Procedure==
==Procedure==
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===Drafting phase===
===Drafting phase===


Before a fatwa is even issued, the Ministry's [[Ulama Council of Amenria|Ulama Council]] debate on whether or not a particular topic warrants a fatwa, or if any problems that relate to it can be solved through secular means. When a topic is deemed important enough for a fatwa, the council is split into those in favour of a certain ruling and those in opposition. Both sides formulate their arguments, citing {{wp|Qur'an|The Qur'an}} and {{wp|hadith|hadits}}, as well as studies on the supposed benefits of their respective arguments, should they pass into law, if available. If such studies are not available, they would be conducted at this stage, by experts on relevant fields, budgeted by the Ministry. It is also at this phase that the date for the beginning and ending of the next phases is agreed upon by both sides.
Before a fatwa is even issued, the Ministry's [[Ulama Council of Amenria|Ulama Council]] debate on whether or not a particular topic warrants a fatwa, or if any problems that relate to it can be solved through secular means. When a topic is deemed important enough for a fatwa, the council is split into those in favour of a certain ruling and those in opposition. Both sides then decide whether or not it will become a Shariah law if passed (meaning it only applies to Muslims). Following an agreement, each side formulates their arguments, citing {{wp|Qur'an|The Qur'an}} and {{wp|hadith|hadits}}, as well as studies on the supposed benefits of their respective arguments, should they pass into law, if available. If such studies are not available, they would be conducted at this stage, by experts on relevant fields, budgeted by the Ministry. It is also at this phase that the date for the beginning and ending of the next phases is agreed upon by both sides.


===Debate phase===
===Debate phase===
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===Voting phase===
===Voting phase===


As its name suggests, the '''voting phase''' is where the topic of the fatwa enters the hands of the citizens, with a nationwide referendum being conducted in a period of 1-3 days, although this duration could be negotiated between both parties in the previous phase. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Muslim, at least 14 years of age, and mentally capable.
As its name suggests, the '''voting phase''' is where the topic of the fatwa enters the hands of the citizens, with a nationwide referendum being conducted in a period of 1-3 days, although this duration could be renegotiated between both parties in the previous phase. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Muslim, at least 14 years of age, and mentally capable.


===Legalization phase===
===Authorization phase===


During this phase, the votes are tallied before being announced to the public. The fatwa is then sent to the Heavenly Emperor as a bill, for him/her to legalize as a Shariah law, which only applies to Muslims, or a federal law, which applies to every citizen, at his/her discretion. While the Heavenly Emperor has the right to veto this bill, this right has not been exercised as of 2050.
During this phase, the votes are tallied before being announced to the public. The fatwa is then sent to the Heavenly Emperor as a bill, for him/her to authorize as a law, at his/her discretion. While the Heavenly Emperor has the right to veto this bill, this right has not been exercised as of 2050.


==List of fatwas==
==List of fatwas==


[[Category: Amenria]] [[Category: Law]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Topic !! Shariah? !! Votes for<sup>1</sup> !! Authorized
|-
| Consumption of blood by [[Vampires (Realms)|vampires]] || Yes || {{Composition bar|93|100|green}} || 2042
|-
| {{wp|Premarital sex}} || Yes || {{Composition bar|98|100|green}} || 2042
|-
| Genetic and cybernetic enhancement || No || {{Composition bar|86|100|green}} || 2043
|-
| {{wp|Zakat}} on {{wp|horse|horses}} || Yes || {{Composition bar|31|100|green}} || 2043
|-
| Lab-grown meat || Yes || {{Composition bar|67|100|green}} || 2043
|-
| Consumption of (sentient) [[alien]] meat|| No || {{Composition bar|2|100|green}} || 2044
|-
| {{wp|Smoking tobacco}} || Yes || {{Composition bar|81|100|green}} || 2044
|-
| Elimination of undead || No || {{Composition bar|99|100|green}} || 2045
|-
| {{wp|Marijuana|Recreational use of Marijuana}} || No || {{Composition bar|20|100|green}} || 2045
|-
| Cloning of sentient beings || No || {{Composition bar|43|100|green}} || 2046
|-
| Creation of sentient life || No || {{Composition bar|20|100|green}} || 2046
|}
 
<small>1: in percentage, rounded to the nearest integer</small>
 
[[Category: Amenria]] [[Category: Law]] [[Category: Religion]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 1 September 2024

The process of issuing a fatwa (Chinese: 伊斯兰教令; pinyin: Yīsīlán jiàolìng, lit. Islamic decree), also known as an ifta in Amenria is a multi-layered process primarily involving the Ministry of Religion, but also the Heavenly Emperor and all Muslim citizens of age. While these fatwas are non-binding in nature, they have always been legalized as a Shariah or federal law shortly after being issued.

Procedure

Drafting phase

Before a fatwa is even issued, the Ministry's Ulama Council debate on whether or not a particular topic warrants a fatwa, or if any problems that relate to it can be solved through secular means. When a topic is deemed important enough for a fatwa, the council is split into those in favour of a certain ruling and those in opposition. Both sides then decide whether or not it will become a Shariah law if passed (meaning it only applies to Muslims). Following an agreement, each side formulates their arguments, citing The Qur'an and hadits, as well as studies on the supposed benefits of their respective arguments, should they pass into law, if available. If such studies are not available, they would be conducted at this stage, by experts on relevant fields, budgeted by the Ministry. It is also at this phase that the date for the beginning and ending of the next phases is agreed upon by both sides.

Debate phase

After both sides have completed the formulation and organization of their argument, they enter the debate phase, where they publicly discuss their thoughts. This phase also sees muftis of both sides campaign for their proposed ruling, with political safaris, rallies, social media activism, and even memes being common methods of socializing their views.

Voting phase

As its name suggests, the voting phase is where the topic of the fatwa enters the hands of the citizens, with a nationwide referendum being conducted in a period of 1-3 days, although this duration could be renegotiated between both parties in the previous phase. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Muslim, at least 14 years of age, and mentally capable.

Authorization phase

During this phase, the votes are tallied before being announced to the public. The fatwa is then sent to the Heavenly Emperor as a bill, for him/her to authorize as a law, at his/her discretion. While the Heavenly Emperor has the right to veto this bill, this right has not been exercised as of 2050.

List of fatwas

Topic Shariah? Votes for1 Authorized
Consumption of blood by vampires Yes
93 / 100
 2042
Premarital sex Yes
98 / 100
 2042
Genetic and cybernetic enhancement No
86 / 100
 2043
Zakat on horses Yes
31 / 100
 2043
Lab-grown meat Yes
67 / 100
 2043
Consumption of (sentient) alien meat No
2 / 100
 2044
Smoking tobacco Yes
81 / 100
 2044
Elimination of undead No
99 / 100
 2045
Recreational use of Marijuana No
20 / 100
 2045
Cloning of sentient beings No
43 / 100
 2046
Creation of sentient life No
20 / 100
 2046

1: in percentage, rounded to the nearest integer

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