Mufti: meaning, definitions and examples
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mufti
[ หmสfti ]
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:
๐ต๐น mufti
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคซเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Mufti
๐ฎ๐ฉ mufti
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัััั
๐ต๐ฑ mufti
๐ฏ๐ต ใ ใใใฃ
๐ซ๐ท mufti
๐ช๐ธ muftรญ
๐น๐ท mufti
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌดํํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชู
๐จ๐ฟ muftรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ muftรญ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉๅคซๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ mufti
๐ฎ๐ธ mufti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแคแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mufti
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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' (ุงูุชุงุก), 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.
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