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| − | A '''Fatwa''' (فتوى) is a legal statement made by an expert in | + | A '''Fatwa''' (فتوى) is a legal statement made by an expert in [[Islam]]ic law. Its purpose is usually to clear up an ambiguity where the law appears unclear. |
A Fatwa cannot override national law. It is only binding upon the one who issued it. | A Fatwa cannot override national law. It is only binding upon the one who issued it. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:22, July 13, 2016
A Fatwa (فتوى) is a legal statement made by an expert in Islamic law. Its purpose is usually to clear up an ambiguity where the law appears unclear.
A Fatwa cannot override national law. It is only binding upon the one who issued it.