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Fatwa
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fahtwah
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Simple meaning
What does Fatwa mean?
An Islamic legal or religious opinion.
Dictionary definition
A formal legal or religious opinion given by a qualified Islamic scholar.
Example sentences
Fatwa in a sentence
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The article explained what a fatwa means.
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A scholar issued a fatwa on the question.
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Fatwa is a religious and legal term in Islam and should be used accurately and respectfully.
Synonyms
Words like Fatwa
religious rulingA formal opinion on a religious matter.
IslamRelated word that supports the meaning of fatwa.
Antonyms
Opposite words
casual opinionAn informal personal view.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fatwa, depending on context.
Word family
Fatwa word family
Base word
fatwa
noun
fatwas
More than one fatwa.
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Quick practice
Try Fatwa
Practice 1
What does fatwa mean?
Fatwa means an Islamic legal or religious opinion.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatwa?
Religious Ruling is close in meaning to fatwa in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatwa?
Casual Opinion contrasts with fatwa.
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