Fatwa: meaning, definitions and examples
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fatwa
[ ˈfatwɑː ]
Islamic law
A ruling on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized authority.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cleric issued a fatwa against the controversial book.
- The fatwa declared the new regulations to be in accordance with Islamic principles.
Translations
Translations of the word "fatwa" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fatwa
🇮🇳 फ़तवा
🇩🇪 Fatwa
🇮🇩 fatwa
🇺🇦 фетва
🇵🇱 fatwa
🇯🇵 ファトワ
🇫🇷 fatwa
🇪🇸 fatwa
🇹🇷 fetva
🇰🇷 파트와
🇸🇦 فتوى
🇨🇿 fatwa
🇸🇰 fatwa
🇨🇳 法特瓦
🇸🇮 fatva
🇮🇸 fatwa
🇰🇿 пәтуа
🇬🇪 ფatwa
🇦🇿 fətva
🇲🇽 fatwa
Word origin
The term 'fatwa' originated from Arabic and is commonly associated with Islamic law. In Islamic jurisprudence, a fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion given by a qualified jurist (mufti) on a specific issue. Fatwas can cover a wide range of topics, including religious practices, ethical dilemmas, and social issues. The issuance of fatwas has evolved over time, with modern communication methods allowing for fatwas to be issued online or through other media. While fatwas play a significant role in Islamic governance, they are not considered infallible and are subject to interpretation and debate.