Most people in the West had never heard the word fatwa before it was pushed onto their nightly newscasts in 1988—and associated with an authoritarian firebrand who often called America the Great Satan. As a result, the word is still widely understood to refer to some kind of death sentence, essentially an Islamic

What does having a fatwa mean?

Fatwa, in Islam, a formal ruling or interpretation on a point of Islamic law given by a qualified legal scholar (known as a mufti). Fatwas are usually issued in response to questions from individuals or Islamic courts.

What is an example of a fatwa?

In September 1951, the mufti of Egypt issued a fatwa stating that both Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola were permissible for Muslims to drink. Another example of a fatwā is forbidding the smoking of cigarettes by Muslims.

Why do we need fatwa?

In principle, fatwa serves as a means of clarifying any issue that arises in Muslim society. This reflects that fatwa and mufti are two crucial significant tools of providing legal guidance within the ambit of the Shariah governing Muslims in their day-To-day affairs.

What are the theme of The Satanic Verses?

The main themes in The Satanic Verses include religion, good versus evil, and immigration and assimilation. Religion: The plot of the novel hinges on the miraculous survival of its heroes Gibreel and Saladin, yet Gibreels religious visions appear to be the result of madness, not faith.

Where are Satanic Verses banned?

24 November 1988: The novel is banned in South Africa and Pakistan; bans follow within weeks in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Bangladesh, Sudan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Qatar. 2 December 1988: First book burning of The Satanic Verses in UK.