The Islamic Fatwa Council (IFC) mourns the passing of the eminent Grand Mufti of Tunisia, His Excellency Imam Shaikh Othman Battikh, who passed away on the 25th of October after a blessed life of sincere dedication and service to Islam and Muslims.
Mufti Battikh played a vital role in opposing Islamist extremism and terrorism, especially the recruitment of vulnerable Muslims by terrorist organizations operating in the name of Islam.
We send our condolences to the Muslim world and ask the Almighty to elevate his soul to a lofty status in the hereafter; and to provide patience to his noble family and loved ones. Verily, He is the Most Merciful.
The Islamic Fatwa Council
25 October 2022