Mufti: meaning, definitions and examples

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mufti

 

[ หˆmสŒfti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious title

A mufti is an Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia). They have the authority to issue fatwas, which are formal legal opinions or interpretations. The role of a mufti is significant in guiding the community on religious matters based on Quran and Hadith.

Synonyms

jurist, legal scholar, scholar

Examples of usage

  • The mufti issued a fatwa regarding the new law.
  • In times of crisis, the community looked to the mufti for guidance.
  • She consulted the mufti to better understand her rights under Islamic law.

Translations

Translations of the word "mufti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคซเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mufti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั„ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใƒ•ใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mufti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muftรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌดํ”„ํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muftรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muftรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉ†ๅคซๆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒั„ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒคแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mufti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muftรญ

Etymology

The word 'mufti' is derived from the Arabic term 'mufti' (ู…ูุชู‰), which means 'one who expresses an opinion' or 'one who gives legal decisions'. This word is rooted in the Arabic verb 'ifta' (ุงูุชุงุก), which denotes the act of giving legal opinions or issuing fatwas. The role of the mufti has been historically significant in Islamic jurisprudence, as they interpret the Sharia for the community based on the Quran and Hadith. The position of the mufti has evolved over the centuries, with varying degrees of authority and influence in different Islamic cultures and regions. In many instances, muftis played a crucial role in shaping Islamic laws and ethics, variously serving as advisors to rulers or community leaders.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,292 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.