Fatwa فَتْوَى
A reasoned answer to a religious question given by a qualified scholar called a mufti.
- Arabic
- فَتْوَى
- Transliteration
- Fatwa
- Meaning
- Scholarly legal opinion
- Topic
- Law & rulings
About Fatwa
A fatwa explains how Islamic law applies to a specific question, and it depends on the facts of the case, place and time. It is an opinion rather than a court judgement, so it is not binding in the way a judge's verdict is. Many countries have official bodies that issue fatwas, and people usually ask a scholar they trust.
See also
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.