THE people of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) deeply mourned the passing of Grand Mufti Sheik Abuhuraira Udasan of the Regional Darul Ifta (Islamic Advisory Council) on Monday, July 3, 2023. The Grand Mufti was the head of all muftis (a mufti is an Islamic jurist qualified to issue a non-binding opinion or a fatwa on a point of Islamic law ) or jurisconsults in the region. The Philippine and BARMM flags were flown at half-mast, which signified mourning for a highly esteemed person in our country.
The late Grand Mufti Abuhuraira Abdulrahman Udasan, who memorized several chapters of the Qur'an before he turned six, had been admired for his profound understanding of Islam
Filipino Muslims gather at Rizal Park in Manila to celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan Saturday, April 22. It was the first on-site prayer following the pandemic. Photos by BULLIT MARQUEZ for VERA FILES
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sent his regards to the Filipino Muslim community as they celebrate Eid l Fitr an Islamic religious holiday marking the end of the month-long fasting during Ramadan.
European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron on Monday, Jan. 16, underscored the role the regional bloc plays in bringing lasting peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through key initiatives aimed at empowering the citizenry.
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