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fatwa Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A formal, authoritative, but generally non-binding legal opinion or religious ruling on a point of Islamic law (sharia) issued by a qualified jurist or religious scholar (mufti).
Usage Example
"The religious council issued a ruling clarifying how traditional fasting rules apply to travelers crossing multiple time zones."
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ruling
edict
decree
pronouncement
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fatwa. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fatwa