Muslim clerics issue a fatwa against honour killings, domestic violence and hatred of women

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http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/fatwa-honour-killings-misogyny-domestic-violence.pdf

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;