The Islamic Ideology Council retracted its previous statement declaring tax on financial transactions such as “non -Islamic”, clarifying that a final decision had not been made on the matter.
The 342A CII meeting described on Wednesday the retention tax on fund transfers and cash withdrawals as excessive and inconsistent with Islamic principles in its initial communication. However, the Council then issued a clarification on the matter.
The follow -up statement, entitled “clarification,” said the reports suggested that the Council had reached a definitive conclusion was misleading. He explained that only a preliminary discussion took place among some members, during which the opinions varyed.
“Members have recommended consulting experts at the next meeting for a more detailed discussion,” the statement added. “The Council has not made a final decision on the issue of consideration.”
The ICI also expressed a strong opposition to the amendments proposed in the Diyat Law (Blood Money), particularly those that alter the traditional valuations based on the Shariah that involve gold, silver and camels.
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The Council rejected the bill presented for the amendment, stating that Islamic measures for Diyat, based on silver, gold and camels, remain intact. The proposed changes included eliminating silver as a reference and adopting a standard not compatible with gold for gold.
He also expressed reservations regarding a ruling of the Supreme Court of September 11, 2025 that ordered IDDAT (waiting period) and maintenance for non -marriage women after divorce, calling it contrary to the Koranic precautionary measures.
In response to an investigation by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Council agreed a guideline for citizens to respect banners, flags and registrations with sacred words during the month of Rabi ‘al-Awwal, avoiding any desecration.
On the issue of medication, the Council advised diabetic patients to avoid insulin products that contain ingredients derived from pork, noting that insulin alternatives certified by HALAL are now available in the market and should be preferred whenever possible.
