Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
fetwa .
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Examples
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This was too much for orthodox Islám to bear even though the Khalíf Mámún in the {137} year 212 A.H. issued a fatva declaring that all who asserted the eternity of the Qurán were guilty of heresy.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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He issued a fatva (decree) declaring that the dogma that the Qurán was created was an utter falsehood.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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A religious fatva was issued on the basis of the findings of Goa Inquiry Commission.
Bloggers.Pakistan 2009
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Taliban is killing muslims in afganistan, Why Mullas don't issue any fatva against them?
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Taliban is killing muslims in afganistan, Why Mullas don't issue any fatva against them? en Español
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