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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''' (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. | ||
[[category:islam]] | [[category:islam]] | ||
Revision as of 10:43, November 9, 2008
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.