Abstract
Fatawa Rizvia is the most prominent fatwa book of Barelvi School of thought. Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi (1856-1921) is the author of Fatawa Rizvia. This is the finest amongst classical fatwa books in Urdu. This book was first published in 1911 in 12 volumes; however it is now available in 31 volumes after twelve years of research and editing. Fatwa compilation play vital role in the propagation of a specific school of thought. Therefore a number of such books are prepare by different scholars. Among these fatwa a prominent name is that of Fatwa Raznia which is authorized by well-known personality of Barelvi School of thought i-e Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi. Fatwa Rizvia reveals his extraordinary knowledge about religion. This book was first published in 1911 in 12 volumes, however it is now available in 31 volumes after twelve years of research and editing. This research article provides a brief introduction of the above said Fatwa followed by analysis of it, determining its methodology and characteristics.