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SARAJEVO, Sept 9 (KUNA) -- The supreme Islamic authority council has chosen
three out of four as candidates for the race of the head of the Muslim Ulema,
or the grand Mufti of Bosnia.
Democratic and Shura principles were followed during the selection process,
the Islamic Bir Radio said.
Secret voting took place between members of the supreme Islamic authority
council, added the radio.
The Mufti of Tuzla, Husein Kazazovic came first with 63 votes while Mufti
of Travnik Nusret Abdibegovic came second with 37 votes and Mufti of Sarajevo
Husein Smajic followed with 36 votes. The fourth candidate Halil Mehtic of
Zenica did not qualify because he only gained 16 votes.
Shura Council, or parliament, members will elect one of the three
candidates during a session on September 23.
A candidate must be nominated by more than one governorate in Bosnia, or at
least 10,000 Bosnians living outside the country. The candidate must not be
younger than 40 years old, a graduate of the Islamic studies colleges, worked
as an Imam, speaks Arabic and another international language. The candidate
must be married.
The Mufti can serve for a six-year term and can be renewed once. (end)
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