Privacy Policy & T&Cs

Darul Iftaa – Malawi

Terms of Use, Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. Institutional Identity

Darul Iftaa – Malawi is an Islamic religious authority established to provide Sharīʿah-based legal guidance (fatāwā) and religious clarification to individuals and institutions. It operates under the supervision of qualified scholars trained in the traditional Islamic sciences, including Fiqh, Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Qur’an, and Hadith.

Darul Iftaa – Malawi is non-political, non-commercial in its Fatwa function, and operates strictly for religious, educational, and advisory purposes.

A charitable and welfare wing operates under Darul Iftaa – Malawi in accordance with applicable local and international laws, serving humanity without discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, culture, religion, or ethnicity.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy set out below, as amended from time to time.

These Terms apply before and throughout your use of this website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any updates.

3. Scholarly Nature and Disclaimer

All fatāwā, responses, and educational materials published on this website:

Are based on the information provided by the questioner
Are advisory and scholarly in nature
Do not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice

Darul Iftaa – Malawi does not guarantee that guidance issued online is suitable for every individual circumstance. Users are encouraged to seek local scholarly consultation where appropriate.

Darul Iftaa – Malawi shall not be held liable for actions taken solely on the basis of content published on this website.

4. Use of Website Content

All content on this website, including Fatāwā, articles, translations, and educational material, is the intellectual property of Darul Iftaa – Malawi, unless otherwise stated.

You may use content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only, provided that:

The content is not altered or misrepresented
Proper attribution to Darul Iftaa – Malawi is maintained
The content is not republished, redistributed, or sold without written permission

Unauthorised use may result in termination of access.

5. Accuracy and Limitation of Liability

While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, Darul Iftaa – Malawi does not warrant that the website or its contents are complete, error-free, or universally applicable.

All content is provided on an “as is” basis. Darul Iftaa – Malawi shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or reliance arising from the use of this website.

6. External Links

Links to third-party websites are provided for reference only. Darul Iftaa – Malawi does not control or endorse external content and bears no responsibility for it.

7. Compliance, Ethics, and Security

Darul Iftaa – Malawi may use IP address location and related technical data strictly for website security, misuse prevention, and system integrity. Such data is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

The charitable wing of Darul Iftaa – Malawi operates in compliance with internationally recognised legal and ethical standards, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) policies and procedures. These standards are reviewed periodically, and partner organisations are required to uphold equivalent compliance measures.

Privacy Policy

8. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect limited personal information when users:

Submit questions or enquiries
Contact Darul Iftaa – Malawi via the website

This may include name, email address, country, IP address, and details relevant to the enquiry.

9. Use of Personal Information

Personal data is used solely for:

Responding to enquiries and issuing guidance
Internal scholarly reference
Website security and administrative purposes

Personal information is treated as confidential and is not shared with third parties, except where required by law.

Where required, personal data is handled in a manner consistent with generally accepted international data protection principles.

10. Data Security and Retention

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal data. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or to meet legitimate scholarly or legal requirements.

Cookies Policy

11. Use of Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

Ensure proper website functionality
Improve user experience
Monitor general usage patterns

Cookies do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information.

12. Managing Cookies

Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

13. Website Misuse

Users must not:

Attempt unauthorised access
Introduce malware or harmful material
Interfere with website operation

Any misuse may result in immediate termination of access and, where applicable, referral to relevant authorities.

14. General Legal Provisions

Darul Iftaa – Malawi reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the website or any part thereof at any time.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

These Terms are governed by applicable local laws, and any disputes shall be handled accordingly.

15. Contact

For enquiries or concerns regarding this website, its content, or data protection:

Darul Iftaa – Malawi
Email: [email protected]

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