Fatwa

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A ruling on Islamic law issued by a recognised religious authority.

“The mufti issued a fatwa on the matter of charitable giving.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fat·wa

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Anagrams of Fatwa

Words that use exactly the same letters as “fatwa”.

awaft

Words one letter different

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batwa fetwa futwa ratwa

Words you can make from Fatwa

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awat

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