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Fatwahs

Description:

Fatwahs are legal opinions or interpretations issued by Islamic scholars, addressing specific issues within Islamic law (Sharia law).

Sense 1 - Noun:

A formal ruling or decree issued by an Islamic scholar concerning a particular matter or question.

Example sentence: The religious leader issued a fatwah condemning the act of violence.

Sense 2 - Plural Noun:

Multiple rulings or decrees issued by Islamic scholars addressing different matters or questions.

Example sentence: Scholars from different schools of thought have issued various fatwahs regarding the permissibility of using modern technology.

Sense 3 - Verb:

To issue or provide a fatwah.

Example sentence: The panel of experts fatwahed on the controversial topic, stirring a lively debate within the community.

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