Mufti
noun
A Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give rulings on religious matters.
The local mufti issued a fatwa regarding the issue.
Often appears as...
- chief mufti
- local mufti
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Civilian clothes, as opposed to a uniform.
He was notably dressed in mufti, not in his usual military uniform.
Often appears as...
- dressed in mufti
- appear in mufti
noun
A Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give rulings on religious matters.
The local mufti issued a fatwa regarding the issue.
Often appears as...
- chief mufti
- local mufti
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Civilian clothes, as opposed to a uniform.
He was notably dressed in mufti, not in his usual military uniform.
Often appears as...
- dressed in mufti
- appear in mufti
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Use 'mufti' when discussing Islamic law or religious advice.
People often consult a mufti during Ramadan.
Pro Tip 2/3Authoritative Figure
'Mufti' refers to a respected figure with knowledge in Islam, not just any religious person.
The community's mufti clarified the interpretation of the hadith.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Clergy Title
A mufti gives rulings; unlike 'priest' or 'rabbi', it's not a title of clergy.
He's scholarly and often mistaken for a mufti.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Use 'mufti' when discussing Islamic law or religious advice.
People often consult a mufti during Ramadan.
Pro Tip 2/3Authoritative Figure
'Mufti' refers to a respected figure with knowledge in Islam, not just any religious person.
The community's mufti clarified the interpretation of the hadith.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Clergy Title
A mufti gives rulings; unlike 'priest' or 'rabbi', it's not a title of clergy.
He's scholarly and often mistaken for a mufti.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Use 'mufti' when discussing Islamic law or religious advice.
People often consult a mufti during Ramadan.
Pro Tip 2/3Authoritative Figure
'Mufti' refers to a respected figure with knowledge in Islam, not just any religious person.
The community's mufti clarified the interpretation of the hadith.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Clergy Title
A mufti gives rulings; unlike 'priest' or 'rabbi', it's not a title of clergy.
He's scholarly and often mistaken for a mufti.
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Quote examples
Pete Hoekstra
American Politician
The policies and laws executed by the grand mufti in Libya, the long-term agenda in the short-lived Morsi government in Egypt, and by ISIS in its ideal Islamist Ummah are incompatible with the Constitution, period.
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Mehbooba Mufti
Indian Politician
Mufti sahab, apart from being my father, was one of the tallest leaders of the state and the country.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
You can pass on my respects to the grand mufti, but I will not cover myself up.
Quote examples
Pete Hoekstra
American Politician
The policies and laws executed by the grand mufti in Libya, the long-term agenda in the short-lived Morsi government in Egypt, and by ISIS in its ideal Islamist Ummah are incompatible with the Constitution, period.
Quote examples
Mehbooba Mufti
Indian Politician
Mufti sahab, apart from being my father, was one of the tallest leaders of the state and the country.
Quote examples
Marine Le Pen
French Politician
You can pass on my respects to the grand mufti, but I will not cover myself up.
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