Summary UAE Islamic affairs authority has issued ruling saying building homes on Mars is forbidden.
ABU DHABHI (Dunya News/Web Desk) – The Islamic Affairs authority of UAE comprising muftis has issued a fatwa against building homes on Mars.
The decree is issued as response in the wake of upcoming planned space mission termed Mars One that aims to settle a permanent human colony on Mars in 2023.
“Such a one-way journey poses a real risk to life, and that can never be justified in Islam,” the committee said, adding “There is a possibility that an individual who travels to planet Mars may not be able to remain alive there, and is more vulnerable to death.”
The ruling said that such a mission is akin to committing suicide and therefore not good enough reason for a righteous person to risk their lives.
“Protecting life against all possible dangers and keeping it safe is an issue agreed upon by all religions and is clearly stipulated in verse 4/29 of the Holy Quran: Do not kill yourselves or one another. Indeed, Allah is to you ever Merciful,” the fatwa quoted.
Presided by Professor Dr Farooq Hamada, the committee stated “...Holy Quran in which Allah says: There is no one in the heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a servant. (Indeed) He has enumerated them and counted them a (full) counting.”
Islamic researcher Dr Shaikh Mohammed Al Ashmawy also added, “Almighty Allah said in verse 2/195 in the Holy Quran: Do not throw yourselves with your own hands into destruction.”
Many Muslims including Arabs are reportedly amongst the volunteer applicants worldwide wishing to participate in the Dutch-sponsored one-way trip to Mars planet, as the gigantic project was announced early last year.
