Definition of Fatwa

1. Noun. A ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority.

Generic synonyms: Opinion, Ruling
Category relationships: Islamic Law, Sharia, Sharia Law, Shariah, Shariah Law

Definition of Fatwa

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

2. Verb. (rare transitive) To make somebody the subject of a fatwa, especially a ban or death sentence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fatwa

1. an Islamic legal decree [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fatwa

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fatty streak
fatty tissue
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fatuitous
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fatuous
fatuously
fatuousness
fatuousnesses
fatwa (current term)
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fatwah
fatwahed
fatwahing
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fatwoods
faubourg
faubourgs
faucal
faucals

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