The issue of succession to the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, is not merely a religious entitlement, as it carries political, Sunni and Arab dimensions

Ad-Diyar: The issue of succession to the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, is not merely a religious entitlement, as it carries political, Sunni and Arab dimensions. The identity of the next mufti will reflect the balance of power within Dar al-Fatwa and the nature of the relationship between the Sunni religious authority and political leaders. From this perspective, many names are being mentioned…