The Fatwa Process

What Is a Fatwa & What We Do

A fatwa is a formal Islamic legal opinion issued by a qualified Mufti in response to a specific question. Muftiyaan exists to provide clear, reliable, and disciplined religious guidance based on established Islamic law.

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Definition

What is a fatwa?

A fatwa is a formal Islamic legal opinion issued by a qualified Mufti in response to a real question from an individual or institution, grounded in the sources of Islamic law.

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Our role

Why Muftiyaan exists

Muftiyaan exists to provide clear, reliable, and disciplined religious guidance so that Muslims can act with confidence, knowing their questions are answered by qualified experts.

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Where we help

Areas of guidance

  • Worship, personal conduct, and spiritual practice
  • Family affairs, marriage, and social dealings
  • Financial dealings, business, and contracts
  • Contemporary issues facing individuals and institutions

How the Fatwa Process Works

A clear, step-by-step journey from submitting your question to receiving a verified Islamic answer.

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1. Submit Your Question

Send your question through our online form with complete and accurate details.

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2. Assigned to a Qualified Scholar

Your question is reviewed by a trained Mufti who specializes in the relevant area of Islamic law.

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3. Senior Scholar Review

The answer is carefully checked by senior scholars to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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4. Verified Response Sent to You

Once fully reviewed and approved, the final answer is sent back to you.

Every question is handled with confidentiality, care, and scholarly responsibility.

Our Scholarly Methodology

All rulings issued by Muftiyaan are derived through a disciplined application of the Qur'an, the authentic Sunnah, scholarly consensus (ijma'), and valid juridical reasoning (qiyas), in accordance with the recognized principles of classical Islamic jurisprudence. Contemporary matters are addressed through careful legal analysis while remaining firmly rooted in the inherited scholarly tradition.