Islamiat MCQ #17353

What is a "Fatwa" in Islamic law?

Islamiat MCQ #17353

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is a "Fatwa" in Islamic law?

    • A) A mandatory prayer
    • B) A formal legal opinion issued by a qualified scholar
    • C) A religious tax on wealth
    • D) A term for Islamic criminal law

    Answer: A formal legal opinion issued by a qualified scholar

    Explanation: A Fatwa is a formal legal opinion or ruling issued by a qualified Islamic scholar (mufti) in response to a specific question about Islamic law.