International Centre for Collective Ijtihad

The International Centre for Collective Ijtihad (ICCI) believes that the most accurate method of deriving Sharia regulations is through collaborative effort.

[International Centre for Collective Ijtihad @icci_online]

Can Muslims consume #gelatine derived from non-#halal sources? A common food ingredient yet one with profound legal and theological implications.

#ICCI explores this intersection of Islamic jurisprudence, food science, and everyday halal consumption.

🔗 https://t.co/o6463Loer4

[International Centre for Collective Ijtihad @icci_online]

Eid Mubarak 🌙

According to ICCI's majority opinion, 1st Shawwal (1447) will be on Friday, 20 March 2026.

We wish you a blessed Eid and pray for the safety and protection of all affected by the conflict in the Middle East. 🙏

🔗 Read full statement: https://t.co/bejtwVPx3Z

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Ramadhan Kareem 🌙

In accordance with #ICCI's majority opinion on Determining the New Month, the blessed month of #Ramadhan begins on Wednesday, 18th February 2026.

Wishing you a blessed month of fasting ✨

🔗 Read the full statement: https://t.co/bejtwVPx3Z

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🧵 Can #Muslims turn to #surrogacy in their journey to parenthood?

A deeply #medical issue yet one with profound #legal, #ethical, and theological implications.

ICCI explores this intersection of #bioethics, #Sharia, and modern #reproductive care.

🔗 https://t.co/Ex89jAThHZ

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🧵 Can #Muslims donate or receive #breastmilk from human milk banks?

A seemingly #medical question, but one with deep #legal, #ethical, and theological implications. @icci_online explores this intersection of #bioethics, #Sharia, and #modern care. ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/wckKergxCr

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Is it permissible for a Muslim man to shave his beard?

#ICCI states that "A #Muslim man can choose whether to keep a #beard or shave it based on his personal preference."

Is keeping a beard actually a #religious obligation or a cultural preference?

🔗 https://t.co/jZ12YCmv5C

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In accordance with ICCI's guidance on ‘Determining the New Month,’ the 1st of #Shawwal will be on Sunday 30th March 2025.

On behalf of all at #ICCI, we wish you a blessed #Eid in advance. 🌙

Read more: https://t.co/ttaOS7g6YS

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In line with ICCI’s guidance on ‘Determining the New Month,’ we are delighted to announce the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan (1446) on Saturday 1st March 2025.

Read full statement: https://t.co/F8h0Z9MtWS

From all at ICCI, We wish you a blessed month of fasting 🌙

[International Centre for Collective Ijtihad @icci_online]

Can #menstruating #women stay in holy #shrines and touch #religious artefacts?

#ICCI states "women can stay in holy shrines, touch religious artefacts, and recite all supplications whilst menstruating."

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/yUPv3iQtrJ

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#Ashura honours the sacrifice of Imam Husayn and his companions for Islam. Debates about #fasting on this day continue. ICCI states, "It is only permissible to fast on Ashura to gain proximity to God, not to celebrate Imam Husayn's martyrdom."

Read more: https://t.co/htjH6k4vnn

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As millions commemorate Imam Hussain's martyrdom, questions arise about the permissibility of self-flagellation in Islam.

#ICCI states: "Islam allows self-flagellation if it doesn't cause lasting/fatal physical or psychological harm."

Read more: https://t.co/CXXaWqQ9ja

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With over 1.2 million animals to be sacrificed at #Hajj and the increasing impact of the animal processing industry on the #environment and our #carbonfootprint, can #animal #sacrifice at Hajj be substituted with an alternative offering? #ICCI

Read more: https://t.co/oOHL1HabMc

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In accordance with #ICCI's guidance on ‘Determining the New #Month,’ the 1st of Dhul Hijjah is Friday 7th June 2024. Therefore, #Eid al-Adha is expected to be on Sunday 16th June 2024.

On behalf of all at ICCI, we wish you a blessed month and Eid in advance.

[International Centre for Collective Ijtihad @icci_online]

In accordance with ICCI's guidance on ‘Determining the New Month,’ the 1st of Shawwal is expected to coincide with Wednesday 10th April 2024.

On behalf of all at #ICCI, we wish you a blessed #Eid in advance. 🌙

Read the full ICCI statement here: https://t.co/RFk4VENFut

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In line with #ICCI's guidance regarding ���Determining the New Month,’ we are pleased to announce the commencement of the month of #Ramadhan on Monday 11th March 2024. We wish you a blessed month of fasting. View the full ICCI statement below: https://t.co/RFk4VEOdk1

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ICCI releases a statement on the permissibility of self-flagellation in Islam, stating that "Islam allows practices of self-flagellation if they do not cause lasting/fatal physical or psychological harm." Read the full statement here: https://t.co/wDRmfAXQQR

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#ICCI releases a statement on the permissibility of the use of #Cannabis stating there is “no explicit guidance on the usage of cannabis per se in sharīʿa scripture…” Read the full statement for detailed explanations and references here.. https://t.co/Vs7jcKvfnj

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Latest statement: Is it permissible for individuals or vigilante groups to use physical or psychological force to enact the duty of enjoining good (amr bi-l-maʿrūf) and forbidding evil (nahī ʿan al-munkar)?

Read it here: https://t.co/EjdOrgM5AV

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بيان صادر بالنیابه عن المركز الدولي للاجتهاد الجماعي فيما يتعلق بالمجريات الاخيرة المرتبطة به. وفيه يتم شرح طبيعة عمله البحثي وهويته ونشاطاته و.. https://t.co/y02RktD5yO #ICCI

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پیامی مهم به نمایندگی از طرف مرکز بین المللی اجتهاد جمعی در رابطه با تحولات اخیر. برای اطلاعات بیشتر درباره این مرکز و فعالیتهای آن بنگرید به: https://t.co/y02RktD5yO #ICCI