Definition Of Fatwa

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“Fatwa” is one of if not the most nuanced term in the Islamic tradition. Fatwa, it issuing and practice, differ greatly throughout the world. Fatwas are contingent on several factors from the madhhab, texts used and even the political and social environment in which the fatwa is being issued. A conclusive definition of Fatwa differs with each mufti and Islamic thinker, however the most concise and conclusive definition of Fatwa is present in Wael Hallaq article titled “From Fatwās to Furūʿ: Growth and Change in Islamic Substantive Law” in which he defines fatwa as “ In its basic form, a fatwa consists of a question addressed to jurisconsult, together with an answer provided by the jurisconsult” This basic definition encompasses all aspects of attaining a fatwa from a mufti. This basic transaction of an inquiry to an answer is at the bases of fatwa and fatwa issuing. In the modern world this notion of attaining a fatwa through a mufti …show more content…

What are the main distinctions, if any?

Fatwa and practice of fatwa issuing has been evolving with the evolution of Islamic societies. The basic definition of fatwa, which was explored in the previous question, emphasizes the simplicity of fatwas which is basicly the acquiring of an answer from a Mufti through various means. The simplicity at which fatwas can be gained as well as the dire need for them as we evolve as an Islamic society is what ultimately makes fatwas as popular now as they were during the emergence of islam. This notion does not discount from the vast changes that occurred to the fatwa issuing tradition as it has undoubtedly changed logistically, in the sense at which they are being issued (through new technological means, and fatwa issuing institutions...etc), but that in essence the same practice is still being carried out and that is a person faces a dilemma and acquires an answer from a

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