Do you believe that Muhammad Mutawalli al-sha-rawi (Current Sheikh of Islam) to be a reliable source of information?
Here are his credentials:
What Makes Al-Sha'rawi a distinguished Scholar?
Al-Sha'rawi had a unique method in interpreting Quran in a scientific way; his method can be easily understood by people of all ages. He also succeeded in clarifying many verses and finding adequate meanings and uses for words in Quran.
Al-Sha'rawi spent all his money on his village in building educational institutions, orphanages and clinics. Besides, he opened his house to needy people.
Worked as a teacher in the Islamic institution in Tanta, then in Alexandria and Zagazig institutions.
Worked In Saudi Arabia in Al-Anjal Institution in 1950.
Brought to teach at Shariah Faculty of King Abdul-Aziz University in Mecca, 1951.
Came back to Egypt and assigned as a Deputy Director to Tanta Institution, 1960.
Worked as a Director of Awqaf for the Eastern State of Egypt, 1960.
Assigned as a General Director of Azhar Affairs, 1965.
Assigned as head of Higher Studies Section at King Abdul-Aziz University, 1972.
Handled the Ministry of Awqaf and Azhar Affairs in Egypt, 1976.
Was chosen member in Consultancy Council in Egypt, 1980.
Was chosen member in the Azhar Researchs Centre, 1980.
Was chosen member at the Muslim World League in Mecca.
Obtained the Merit Model of first degree, 1976.
Obtained King Faisal Prize, 1978.
Obtained an honorary Doctorate in Arts from Mansoora and Manofiyya Universities.
Was chosen Islamic Personality for the year1418H, and rewarded by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
Obtained Sheikh Zayed Model of first degree.