Fatwa (Noun)
Meaning
A ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ayatollah issued a fatwa declaring that music was haram, and all concerts were subsequently banned.
- The supreme court overturned the cleric's fatwa that women could not work outside the home.
- The extremist group released a fatwa calling for the assassination of anyone who disagreed with their ideology.
- A fatwa issued by a respected imam clarified that vaccinations were permissible under Islamic law.
- In response to the drought, a fatwa was issued exempting the community from the Ramadan fasting requirements.