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It's so difficult to sustain a fatwa,' said Domenica. 'One has to be so enthusiastic. I'm not sure if I could find the moral energy myself.
Alexander McCall Smith 44 Scotland Street
by Alexander McCall Smith
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Domenica expresses the challenges of maintaining a fatwa, highlighting the intense enthusiasm needed for such a commitment. She reflects on her uncertainty about whether she possesses the moral strength required to uphold it. This introspective thought reveals the personal struggle involved in taking such a definitive stance in life.

The quote illustrates the complexity of moral and ethical decision-making. It emphasizes that sustaining a powerful conviction like a fatwa demands not...

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