Mughal Administration c10.s4.2

c10.s4.2

∗ In theory, "the *qāẓi* must be a Muslim scholar of blameless life, thoroughly conversant with the prescriptions of the sacred Law.... These judges are tied down to the decisions of earlier authoritative scholars...and have to adhere strictly to the rules laid down in the *fiqh* books.... The judgment of the *qāẓi* is decisive for the parties; there is no appeal from it." [*Ency. Isl.* ii. 606.]