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Religion, Sufism & folklore
Mufti / Fatwa Research Scholar (Iftaa)
Posted 1 month ago · Rolling applications
Rate agreed per project · Hourly or per-task contract · Remote · Flexible, part-time
At a glance
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Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
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Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
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RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
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Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
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Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
Role overview
Evaluate AI answers on fatwa questions: whether they cite the right sources, represent each madhhab fairly and avoid overconfident rulings.
Key responsibilities
- Review model answers against classical and contemporary fatwa literature
- Write rubrics separating consensus, disputed and minority positions
- Flag fabricated references and unsafe rulings
Ideal qualifications
- Takhassus fil Iftaa or equivalent training, with fatwa-writing experience
- Strong Arabic and Urdu, professional English
Nice to have
- Comparative fiqh across madhahib
Compensation and contract terms
- Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
- Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
- Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
- Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
- Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.
Application process
- ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
- InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
- ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
- Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.
Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.
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