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fatwa Meaning & Definition

What Does Fatwa Mean?

Fatwa is used as a noun meaning A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer. As a verb, it means To make somebody the subject of a fatwa, especially a ban or death sentence.

Fatwa Definition (Noun)

  1. A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

    I think the fatwas on that website are totally unreliable.

Fatwa as a Verb

  1. To make somebody the subject of a fatwa, especially a ban or death sentence.

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Fatwa in a Sentence

I think the fatwas on that website are totally unreliable.

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