mufti
Sign in to saveA mufti (; , ) is an Islamic jurist qualified to issue a nonbinding opinion (fatwa) on a point of Islamic law (sharia). The act of issuing fatwas is called iftāʾ. Muftis and their fatāwa have played an important role throughout Islamic history, taking on new roles in the modern era.
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A mufti is an Islamic legal expert who issues fatwas, which are nonbinding religious opinions that help people understand Islamic law and practice. Muftis have been important figures throughout Islamic history and continue to play significant roles in modern times, helping guide believers on religious and legal matters.
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- Occupation.name
- Mufti
- Occupation.type
- Profession, vocation
- Occupation.activity_sector
- Islamic studies
- Occupation.competencies
- Verbal reasoning, knowledge of Islamic law, knowledge of Classical Arabic
- Occupation.formation
- an Ijazah or University degree
- Occupation.employment_field
- Religious leadership
- Occupation.related_occupation
- Imam, qadi, marja'
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19 sectionsContents
- Terminology
- Origins
- In pre-modern Islam
- Mufti's activity (''iftāʾ'')
- Role of muftis
- Qualifications of a mufti
- Mufti vs. judge
- Institutions
- In Shia Islam
- Public and political fatwas
- In the modern era
- Modern institutions
- Role in politics
- Role in society
- See also
- References
- Citations
- Sources
- External links
A mufti (; , ) is an Islamic jurist qualified to issue a nonbinding opinion (fatwa) on a point of Islamic law (sharia). The act of issuing fatwas is called iftāʾ. Muftis and their fatāwa have played an important role throughout Islamic history, taking on new roles in the modern era.
Tracing its origins to the Quran and early Islamic communities, the practice of ifta crystallized with the emergence of the traditional legal theory and schools of Islamic jurisprudence (madhahib). In the classical legal system, fatwas issued by muftis in response to private queries served to inform Muslim populations about Islam, advise courts on difficult points of Islamic law, and elaborate substantive law. In later times, muftis also issued public and political fatwas that took a stand on doctrinal controversies, legitimized government policies or articulated grievances of the population.