The Functions of Fatwa in Contemporary Muslim Societies: An Indonesian Experience
Abstract: This article
discusses the functions of fatwa in Muslim societies. In many Muslim polities,
fatwa plays different roles in constructing body of law of respective Muslim countries
especially in its relation to the construction of national legal system depends
on what type of constitution that they adopt. However, regardless the
differences, this article argues that in most Muslim societies, fatwa plays two
principal functions, namely: a) fatwa as an instrument of social changes and b)
fatwa as an instrument of ideology. Although this article deals with some
Muslim societies' experience in dealing with fatwa, it highlights Indonesian
experience as main case.
Author; Pradana Boy ZTF
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamgg120002
