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A fatwa ( UK: / ˈfætwɑː / ⓘ; US: / ˈfɑːtwɑː /; Arabic: فتوى, romanized : fatwā; pl. فتاوى, fatāwā) is a legal ruling on a point of Islamic law ( sharia) given by a qualified Islamic jurist ( faqih) in response to a question posed by a private individual, judge or government.
Aug 17, 2022 · A fatwa is an edict or ruling by a recognized religious authority on a point of Islamic law. Learn how fatwas are issued, what they cover, and how they can shape Muslim communities and societies.
- Myriam Renaud
Learn what a fatwa is according to Shariah, on what grounds it can be issued, how influential it is and whether it is binding. IslamQA provides answers from a Hanafi perspective, with references and sources.
May 17, 2024 · Fatwa, in Islam, a formal ruling or interpretation on a point of Islamic law given by a qualified legal scholar (known as a mufti). Fatwas are usually issued in response to questions from individuals or Islamic courts. Though considered authoritative, fatwas are generally not treated as binding.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A fatwa ( Arabic: فتوى) is a non-binding legal opinion in Islam, issued by an Islamically qualified religious law specialist, known as a mufti, on a specific issue. The following is a list of notable historical and contemporary fatwas.
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A fatwah is a legal verdict issued by a qualified Mufti when there is no clear ruling from the Qur'an or Sunnah on a particular issue. Learn more about the need, process and sources of fatwa in Islamic law from Mufti Yaseen Shaikh and other scholars.
The Islamic Fatwa Council (IFC) provides guidance and representation for Muslims worldwide based on Islamic Law. It issues fatwas on various topics, such as Hamas' rule in Gaza and female genital mutilation.
