Question

What do these fatwas indicate with regard to the balance between practical legal reasoning and religious dictates?

Answer 1

A fetua (in Arabic, فتوى fatwā; plural, فتاوى, fatāwā), sometimes also fatuous, is a legal pronouncement in Islam, issued by a specialist in religious law on a specific issue. Normally a fatwa is issued at the request of an individual or judge to establish an issue where fiqh, Islamic jurisprudence, is not clear. A scholar capable of issuing a fatwa is known as a mufti.

Answer 2

The fatwas give the legal opinion in Islam, like a Mufti. This person can give Islamic law advice if needed, it tries to balance reasoning with their religion. They try to weigh decisions and actions that would not affect or create violation with Islam. Fatwas help their religion and guide Muslims with their decisions.