As the Islamic lunar month of Sha‘ban reaches its midpoint this year, the Emirati tradition of Haq Al Laila (a joyous evening of community, generosity and spiritual reflection) has again come into focus. Earlier this week, the UAE Council for Fatwa issued a religious clarification (fatwa) on whether observing Haq Al Laila is permissible under Islamic law and its response has now become one of the most talked-about topics among families, faith communities and cultural commentators across the emirates.
