The UAE Council for Fatwa has issued a directive targeting unlicensed online accounts that issue religious rulings, ordering operators to halt their activities until they receive official authorization. This move comes amid heightened enforcement of the country’s recently implemented fatwa law.

Authorities identified multiple accounts operating in violation of the law by publishing fatwas without the required licenses or permits. The council emphasized that only qualified and authorized specialists are permitted to issue religious opinions, a measure intended to maintain the integrity of fatwas and protect the public from unregulated guidance.

The council stressed that individuals are prohibited from disseminating fatwas via traditional media, social media platforms, or other digital channels without prior approval from the council itself or the relevant local authority. Monitoring of religious rulings is conducted under a formal administrative framework to ensure compliance with these regulations.

This action reflects the UAE government’s broader efforts to regulate religious discourse online, aiming to prevent the spread of unauthorized or inaccurate religious guidance and to uphold the credibility of official fatwas within the country’s religious and legal framework.