---
language:
- ar
license: apache-2.0
task_categories:
- text-generation
- question-answering
pretty_name: Fatwa Training Dataset (Standardized)
tags:
- islamic-jurisprudence
- fatwa
- sharia
- fiqh
- arabic
- training
- standardized
- sahm-benchmark
---

# Fatwa Training Dataset (Standardized)

## Dataset Description

This is the standardized conversation-format version of the Fatwa training dataset, containing Islamic jurisprudence Q&A pairs for training language models on Islamic legal rulings and religious guidance.

### Dataset Summary

- **Language:** Arabic
- **Size:** ~11,700 training examples
- **Domain:** Islamic jurisprudence, Sharia law, Fiqh
- **Format:** Conversational (human-agent pairs)
- **Task:** Islamic fatwa generation and religious Q&A

## Dataset Structure

### Data Fields

- `id`: Unique identifier for each example
- `conversations`: List containing human-agent dialogue
  - Human role: Contains the question with Islamic context framing
  - Agent role: Contains the fatwa/religious ruling
- `category`: Category of the fatwa (e.g., murabaha, zakat, riba, etc.)
- `is_referral`: Whether the answer mainly refers to other sources
- `question_length`: Length of the question in characters
- `answer_length`: Length of the answer in characters

## Categories

The dataset covers various Islamic jurisprudence topics including:
- Murabaha (Islamic financing)
- Zakat (obligatory charity)
- Riba (usury/interest)
- Salah (prayer)
- Hajj (pilgrimage)
- Business transactions
- Family law
- And many more categories

## Example

```json
{
  "id": "fatwa_00446",
  "conversations": [
    {
      "role": "human",
      "content": "بناءً على أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية والفقه الإسلامي، أجب على السؤال التالي بفتوى شرعية مفصلة ومدعمة بالأدلة عند الإمكان.\n\nالسؤال: تحريم الشيء هل يقتضي الفساد؟\n\nالفتوى الشرعية:"
    },
    {
      "role": "agent",
      "content": "قد يقتضي الفساد، وقد لا يقتضي الفساد، فالنهي عن البيع يقتضي فساد البيع..."
    }
  ],
  "category": "riba",
  "is_referral": "NO",
  "question_length": 45,
  "answer_length": 234
}
```

## Usage

```python
from datasets import load_dataset

# Load the dataset
dataset = load_dataset("SahmBenchmark/fatwa-training_standardized")
train_data = dataset['train']

# Access an example
example = train_data[0]
conversation = example['conversations']
print(f"Category: {example['category']}")
print(f"Question: {conversation[0]['content']}")
print(f"Fatwa: {conversation[1]['content']}")
```

## Training Considerations

When using this dataset for training:
- Ensure the model understands the religious and cultural context
- Be aware that fatwas may vary based on different schools of Islamic thought
- The dataset represents specific interpretations and should be used accordingly
- Consider the sensitivity of religious rulings in production applications

## Citation

```bibtex
@dataset{fatwa_training_standardized_2025,
  title={Fatwa Training Dataset (Standardized)},
  author={SahmBenchmark},
  year={2025},
  publisher={Hugging Face}
}
```

## Disclaimer

This dataset is for academic and research purposes. Religious rulings should be sought from qualified Islamic scholars for practical application.