이슬람법의 해석이나 적용에 관하여 권위 있는 종교 학자나 법학자가 내리는 공식적인 판결이나 의견.
A ruling or legal opinion on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized religious authority or scholar.
예문:
"The mufti issued a fatwa regarding the ethical use of new medical technologies."
"A fatwa is not necessarily a binding law but carries significant weight in the Muslim community."
"The council of scholars deliberated for weeks before releasing the fatwa on environmental protection."