fatwa
/ˈfatwɑː
/noun
A ruling on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized authority.But they should intervene with fatwas or rulings when legislation arises that affects Islamic issues....
- Back then, Sunnis obeyed fatwas by clerics to boycott the vote.
- At the same time, 64 Sunni clerics gave a fatwa that for Iraqis to join the military and police is permitted.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Arabic fatwā, from 'aftā 'decide a point of law'. Compare with mufti1.
Rhymes
- iftar
- if the cap fits, wear it (if the shoe fits, wear it)
- if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain
- if there ever was
- if the shoe fits, wear it
- if the worst comes to the worst
- if truth be told
- IFV
- if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
- if you ask me
- if you can't beat them, join them
- if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
- if you know (or see) what I mean
- if you like
- (if you'll) excuse (or pardon) my French
- if you'll pardon the expression
- if you please
- if you will
- Ig
- Igbo
- I give you ——
- Iglesias, Julio
- igloo
- ign.
- Ignatius Loyola, St