Islamic scholars issue 'fatwa' against govt schemes that provide interest on deposits

New Delhi, March 31 (IBNS): A group of 200 Islamic scholars from across the country have declared a "fatwa" against schemes such as the Centre's Sukanya Samriddhi Account Yojana for girls that provide interest on the money deposited in the bank, The Times of India said.

Waxing, shaving not good under Sharia, tells Darul Uloom

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Deoband-based renowned Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom,  has said that waxing and shaving are not considered correct for Muslims as per the  Sharia law, media reports said.