The Holy Qur'an, the most important text in the Muslim tradition, asserts that all people come from the same soul (4: 1) and that all humans are brothers and sisters.

I. INTRODUCTION

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praises are due to Allah, the Creator, sustainer and cherisher of the universe and may His peace and blessings be upon His final Prophet Muhammad, upon all His prophets and messengers who preceded him and upon all who follow their righteous path until the Day of Judgment.

(Issued on February 9, 2010)

The Full Body Security Scanners (also called Nude-body scanners) are being installed at various airports in United States and Europe. Several human rights and religious groups have expressed their concerns and disapproval

The Fiqh Council is encouraging all Muslims throughout North America to consider using the new methodology for the sake of unity and to avoid the confusion and disputes that have occurred in the past.