ON SOME ISSUES OF FATWA-MAKING IN THE MUSLIM SYSTEM OF LAW: SPECIFICS OF IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC (HISTORY AND MODERNITY)
The scientific article is devoted to the analysis of the fatwa-making procedure peculiar to the Muslim system of law. The concept of a fatwa and the requirements for the status of the person issuing fatwa are given. The scientific analysis is based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), as well as on the basic four religious and legal schools of Islamic Fiqh (mazhabs). In addition, the fatwa-making activity in the conditions of historical Chechnya is considered on the example of the theological activity of the kadiya of the Shalinsky district, Sheikh Sugaip-mullah. There are a number of conditions and requirements that a religious figure who makes a fatwa must meet. In conclusion, the article notes that the issuance of a fatwa (fatwa-making) is a very serious and responsible procedure that should be carried out based on the fundamental sources of Muslim law and the achievements of religious law schools (mazhabs). The person issuing the fatwa must meet very strict requirements. Ignorance, especially in religious matters, gives the seeds from which the sprouts of fitna grow.