Fatwah vs. Fatwa — What's the Difference?

Alternative spelling of fatwa

A fatwā (, also US: ; Arabic: فتوىٰ‎; plural fatāwā فتاوىٰ) is a nonbinding legal opinion on a point of Islamic law (sharia) given by a qualified jurist in response to a question posed by a private individual, judge or government. A jurist issuing fatwas is called a mufti, and the act of issuing fatwas is called iftāʾ.

Alternative spelling of fatwa

A legal opinion or ruling issued by an Islamic scholar.

(Islam) a legal opinion or ruling issued by an Islamic scholar;

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

To make somebody the subject of a fatwa, especially a ban or death sentence.

Same as fetwah.

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