The Reality Of Advisory Opinions (fatawa) In Arabian Channelsand Its Regulations

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Abstract: This paper discusses the reality of the shows concerning advisory opinions (fatawa) in Arabian channels through knowing about the nature of these shows, which is mainly about answering the questions of the audience in matters that concern their religion and life by the advisor in order to know their verdict from Shariaa. And shed light on the different modern issues and fields that birthed from the advents that societies are undergoing nowadays due to the ignorance of people in the religion’s verdict concerning it. This paper also discussed the phenomenon of the spreading of advisory opinion shows in Arabian channels and the most important pros and cons caused by this spread. Moreover, this paper will discuss the different regulations related to these advisory opinions (fatawa) throughout these satellite TV channels, whether related to the advisor, the show, the advice in question and the one who asked for it; this is to ensure that Fitna and confusion in the Muslim ranks would not spread and to keep them united.