Duties of The Grand Mufti in Lebanon
Mufti of the Lebanese Republic is the religious leader of all Muslims in Lebanon and their representative at the official authorities in Lebanon and abroad. He is the leader to all religious officials and administrators at the Awkaf (Islamic Departments that manage Muslim estates) and religious divisions in Lebanon. He is also the superior leader of Sunni Muslim scholars, which he guides and issues directions. In addition to the above, he enjoys all other rights and privileges enjoyed by the heads of the other largest religious communities in Lebanon. He heads the Dar Alfatwa (Sunni Muslim authority Office, Headed by the Mufti of Lebanon).
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