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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A judge who decides cases involving Islamic law within the authority given to their court.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 3.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Shari'ah LawA qadi is a judge who decides cases involving Islamic law. Qadis receive their court authority through the governing legal system. Today, their training may include civil, criminal and Islamic law at universities.
Distinguish a qadi’s judgement in a court case from a scholar’s fatwa. Religious influence does not automatically mean legal enforceability.
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