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Iran claims:

'Nuclear weapons have no place in our doctrine'

After Revolutionary Guards commander threatened Israel, its Foreign Ministry insists the country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Influential Islamic council issues historic fatwa against Hamas

Iraq-based Muslim religious body calls Hamas 'inhumane,' rules it is prohibited to 'pray for, join, support or finance' terrorist group.

US sanctions Iranian entity that put bounty on Salman Rushdie

Organization offering $3.3 million for author's death sanctioned by State Department.

Suspected Rushdie attacker:

'I was surprised he survived'

Man suspected of attacking Salman Rushdie praises Iranian ayatollah won't say if he was inspired by the fatwa issued against him.

I fear Islamic violence, but also Western cowardice

It was the first time that, in the name of Islam, a writer was condemned to evaporate from the face of the earth, he and his book. Op-ed.

73-yr-old who defended Salman Rushdie on stage reveals injuries

Moderator speaks of painful eye injury received defending Salman Rushdie and how he hopes to one day reschedule interview in defiance.

Twitter did not ban the man calling to murder Rushdie

With Rushdie in the hospital after an attack, will Twitter finally ban the man calling for his murder? Will Rushdie get an apology? Op-ed.

Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage at New York event

Author, who has been under a death threat from Iran since 1989, was attacked as he was about to speak at western New York event.

Iran claims:

'We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.

Fatwa against Arab participation in Jerusalem election

Fatwa declares participation in Jerusalem elections 'prohibited by Islamic law.'

How Muslims view US aid to their countries

Whar is a fatwa kiosk?

Saudi grand mufti bans chess, says it's a 'waste of time'

Saudi Arabia's grand mufti issues a fatwa forbidding chess, claims the game encourages gambling.

Jewish schools in the UK: The apes and pigs dilemma

Watch: Jordanian sheikh issues fatwah against killing Jews

Well-known Salafi sheikh notes Jews, including soldiers, 'do not attack anyone who does not attack them.'

Iran Threatens Germany Boycott Over Salman Rushdie Invite

Tehran threatens to withdraw from Frankfurt book fair due to outstanding death order against Rushdie.

Canadian Imams Issue Fatwa Against ISIS, Blame US

38 imams issue Islamic ruling forbidding joining or enabling ISIS, claim US and Canada created group for 'anti-Islam interests.'

Saudi Religious Scholar Issues Fatwa against Snowmen

Fatwa on building snowmen sparks debate on social media, as some Saudis say the ban 'robs us of our joy.'

British Muslim Clerics Release Fatwa Against Islamic State

New fatwa (Muslim religious decree) in Britain calls IS "an oppressive and tyrannical group".

Are Islamists Just Misunderstood Good Neighbors?

Islamic Scholars End Ban on Visit to Al Aqsa Mosque

As part of escalating struggle over Judaism's holiest site, Muslim leaders lift ban against visiting to bolster Muslim presence.

Fatwa: Muslims Can't Travel to Mars

Muslim clerics have issued a religious ruling (“fatwa”) forbidding any Muslim from traveling to Mars; anyone who does may end up in hell

Video: Egyptian Salafi Cleric Calls to Kill Opposition Leaders

A radical Egyptian cleric has called to kill the leaders of the country’s opposition, leading to security being increased around them.

Muslim Cleric in Gaza: Sin to Violate Truce with Israel

An Islamic cleric in Gaza has issued a religious edict declaring it a sin to violate the truce arranged last week between Israel and Hamas.