Ancient history

When was position of Mufti created in Islamic history?

The position of Mufti in Islamic history was created during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century. The first mufti was appointed in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, in the year 802 CE. The mufti was responsible for issuing legal opinions (fatwas) on a variety of issues, including religious law, social customs, and political matters. The mufti's opinions were highly influential, and they played an important role in shaping Islamic law and society.