The Role of the Grand Mufti in Islamic Jurisprudence

Advising the ruler on religious matters and legitimizing government policies (correct)

Appointing regional muftis

Acting as an independent scholar

Issuing binding legal opinions interpreting sharia

It originated in the medieval era in Europe

It originated in the early modern era in the Ottoman Empire (correct)

It originated in the 15th century in the Muslim world

It originated in ancient Islamic civilizations

Enforcing sharia law

Leading religious institutions

Issuing nonbinding legal opinions (fatwas) on Islamic law (correct)

Appointing government officials

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