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fatwa meaning in Marathi

फतवा phatvā

/ˈfætwɑː/US/ˈfætwɑ/

fatwa in Marathi: फतवा (phatvā). In English, fatwa means a formal legal decree, opinion, or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic judicial authority.

Marathi words for fatwa

formal ruling issued by an Islamic judicial authority
फतवा phatvā

English meaning of fatwa

  1. noun A formal legal decree, opinion, or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic judicial authority.
  2. noun A decree issued by a mufti or other Islamic judicial authority that a person should be put to death, usually as punishment for committing apostasy or blasphemy.
  3. noun A formal decree or ruling, or statement, issued by an authority of a religion other than Islam.
  4. noun An emphatic decree or opinion, especially one which condemns or criticizes.

Full definition of fatwa

fatwa in a sentence

  • The website contains fatwas on points of Islamic law that arise in court cases.

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Questions about fatwa in Marathi

What is the meaning of fatwa in Marathi?
Fatwa in Marathi is फतवा (phatvā).
fatwa चा मराठी अर्थ काय आहे?
Fatwa: फतवा (phatvā).
What does fatwa mean in English?
Fatwa means a formal legal decree, opinion, or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic judicial authority.

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