Meaning of
fatwa
फतवा • فتویٰ
English
religious decree; legal opinion
Hindi
धार्मिक आदेश; कानूनी राय
Urdu
مذہبی حکم; قانونی رائے
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jee men aata hai inhen kufr ka fatwa de doon
in haseenon ke kaii saare KHuda hote hain
1
muttahid hote nahin jo maulvi KHud dekhiye
muttahid hone ka fatwa de rahe hain qaum ko
2
jee men aata hai inhen kufr ka fatwa de doon
in haseenon ke kaii saare KHuda hote hain
1
muttahid hote nahin jo maulvi KHud dekhiye
muttahid hone ka fatwa de rahe hain qaum ko
2
Nuance
Originally, a fatwa is a legal opinion or decree handed down by an Islamic scholar. In poetry, it often symbolizes authority, judgment, or the weight of tradition.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'fatwa' to explore themes of authority and rebellion. It can evoke the tension between personal freedom and societal norms.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'fatwa' becomes a mirror reflecting the struggle between tradition and individuality.