Fatawa-i-Alamgiri

Fatawa-i-Alamgiri is a comprehensive collection of Islamic legal rulings (fatwas) compiled in the 18th century under the leadership of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It consolidates various traditional Islamic laws derived from the Hanafi school of thought, covering topics like worship, family law, and criminal justice. The text aimed to unify and standardize Islamic law across the Mughal Empire, providing authoritative guidance to Muslim communities. While historically significant, its influence and application have evolved over time, and it now serves more as a reference point for Islamic jurisprudence rather than a strict legal code.