Faqih
فقيه
faqīh
☪️Islamic Terms
Islamic jurist or expert in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).
Full Definition
A faqih (plural: fuqaha) is an expert in fiqh - Islamic jurisprudence. Fuqaha study and interpret Islamic law, issuing legal opinions (fatwas) and developing the detailed application of Sharia. They have been central figures in Islamic intellectual and social life.