A Ramadan-related fatwa issued by Egyptian cleric Sheikh Mustafa Rashed recently sparked controversy across the country.
In his edict, the scholar stated that after extensive research, he found that any person who makes a monthly income below $500 should not be required to fast during the holy month.
"Fasting is voluntary for those who are poor, and only required of those who are wealthy," he explained.
The fatwa divided many who deemed it "baseless", including Muslim scholar Abdullah Al Najjar, who responded to the edict saying that "it cannot be backed up by any sharia rules."
This isn't the first time Rashed issues a disputable Ramadan fatwa
The cleric posted another of his Ramadan edicts on his official Twitter account, stating that Muslims can break their fast if temperatures significantly rise during the holy month.
In his ruling, Rashed said it's against Islam to fast when temperatures rise by 30 percent because extremely elevated temperatures require a person to constantly hydrate their body or face serious health risks.
This edict was also considered controversial by several Islamic scholars.
And he's not the only cleric to do so
Saudi cleric, scholar, and Muslim researcher, Radwan Al Radwan, recently caused quite the stir when he said that Muslim football players participating in the World Cup are not expected to fast.
The cleric explained that his statement cannot be considered a new fatwa because it's based on Quranic verses that clearly state it's allowed for those traveling to break their fast.
According to Al Radwan, since Muslim footballers and football fans will be traveling to Russia for the games, fasting is not a requirement for them.
As with the other controversial Ramadan edicts, this one didn't go down too well with many in the kingdom.