mufti

Also known as müftü

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.

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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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Contents

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

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.