Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
What does Fatwa refer to?
- A. Mercy and compassion, a quality emphasized as central to Allah's nature and encouraged among Muslims
- B. A formal ruling or legal opinion on a point of Islamic law issued by a qualified scholar ✓
- C. God-consciousness or piety, a central Islamic concept encouraging mindfulness of Allah in all actions
- D. The concept of asceticism or voluntary detachment from worldly materialism in Islam
Correct answer
B. A formal ruling or legal opinion on a point of Islamic law issued by a qualified scholar
Explanation
'Fatwa' refers to a formal ruling or legal opinion on a point of Islamic law issued by a qualified scholar.