The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument: Concept, Historical Role, Contemporary Relevance

One of the most misunderstood aspects of Islamic legal practice and thought is the role and position of fatwas or legal opinions.

This three-volume reference work offers a comprehensive overview of and detailed insights into:
-the concept of the fatwa as a vehicle of legal opinion-making in Islam
-its historical role in different parts of the Muslim world
-and contemporary debates reflecting both the fatwa's enduring relevance and its ongoing contestation among Muslims today.