In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 3 (3/2)

Answering the Questions of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in Washington, D.C., USA

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 2nd session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 10–16 Rabīʿ al-Awwal 1406H (22–28 December 1985),

Having formed a committee comprising the members of the Academy to ex- amine the questions received from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in Washington, D.C., USA,

Having reviewed the answers prepared in this regard, It became evident that:

1. The answers have been concisely worded and are not convincing enough to eliminate dissension or rejection.
2. The Academy should endeavor to resolve difficulties facing our Muslim brothers and sisters living in the

Resolves

1. Commissioning the Secretariat General of the Academy to prepare de- tailed answers to these questions to whomsoever it deems suitable from among its members or These should be substantiated by Shariah proofs and texts of earlier Muslim jurists and presented to the Council in a convincing and clear form.
2. Commissioning the Secretariat General to report its findings to the third session of the Academy.