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Fatwah

Definition:

A fatwah is a legal and religious ruling or opinion given by a qualified Islamic scholar.

Senses:

1. Islamic Law: A fatwah refers to a scholarly opinion or ruling on matters of Islamic law based on the interpretation of religious texts.
2. Religious Edicts: It can also represent a formal religious edict issued by an Islamic authority on a specific issue or matter.

Sample Sentences:

• The Imam issued a fatwah declaring that the practice in question was against the teachings of Islam.
• She sought a fatwah from a mufti to clarify her doubts about the permissibility of a certain financial transaction.
• Receiving the fatwah from a prominent Islamic scholar provided him with guidance on the appropriate course of action.

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