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    fatwa
    /ˈfatwɑː/

    noun

    • 1. a ruling on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized authority.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FatwaFatwa - Wikipedia

    A fatwa is nonbinding (unless issued by a government judge in an Islamic state), while a court decision is binding and enforceable. A fatwa may deal with rituals, ethical questions, religious doctrines and sometimes even philosophical issues, while court cases dealt with legal matters in the narrow sense.

  4. theconversation.com › what-is-a-fatwa-a-religiousWhat is a fatwa? A religious studies professor explains

    Aug 17, 2022 · A fatwa is an edict or ruling by a recognized religious authority on a point of Islamic law. It can be issued in response to a question or a situation, and it can vary in scope and authority depending on the source and the context.

    • Myriam Renaud

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  6. www.britannica.com › topic › fatwaFatwa | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    May 17, 2024 · A fatwa is a legal opinion on a point of Islamic law given by a qualified scholar. Learn about the history, types and controversies of fatwas, and how they differ from other sources of Islamic law.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

  7. islamqa.org › hanafi › askimamWhat exactly is a Fatwa? On what grounds can a Fatwa be ...

    A Fatwa is a communication of the law of Allah with regards to matters of deen substantiated by valid sources. It is not enforceable and can be applied by more than one person. Learn more about the difference between Fatwa and Qadhaa, and the role of Mufti and Qadhi.

  8. www.islamicity.org › 9956 › what-is-a-fatwaWhat is a Fatwa? - IslamiCity

    Feb 19, 2016 · A fatwa is a legal decision or verdict given by an expert (mufti) in Islam, based on the sources and principles of the Sharia. Learn about the role, function, and diversity of fatawa in Islamic law and jurisprudence.

  9. islamqa.org › hanafi › muftisaysWhat is a Fatwah and who issues it in Islam? - IslamQA

    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. It is a normal part of Islam and helps the Muslim Ummah to apply Shari'ah in different circumstances.

  10. fiqh.islamonline.net › en › fatwa-significance-andFatwa: Significance and Concept - Fiqh

    Fatwa is an Islamic ruling given by a qualified scholar in response to a question or a set of questions. Learn about the lexical, technical and historical meanings of fatwa, as well as the qualities and responsibilities of a Mufti.