WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

fatwa

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fatwa has 1 sense
  1. fatwa - a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority
    --1 is a kind of
    opinion, ruling

Definitions from the Web

Fatwa

Noun: fatwa (plural: fatwas)

A legal opinion or ruling given by an Islamic scholar knowledgeable in Islamic law.

Example Sentence: In response to a question about inheritance, the sheikh issued a fatwa stating that the daughter is entitled to half of the father's property.


Noun: fatwa (plural: fatwas)

A decree or judgement issued by a Muslim religious leader on a specific religious matter or controversial issue.

Example Sentence: The mufti issued a fatwa condemning the use of violence as a means to solve conflicts.


Related Products:

fatuity fatung fatuous fatuous person fatuously fatuousness fature fatva fatwa fatwah fatwahs faubourg faucal fauce fauces faucet faucets

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus