mullah

/ˈmʊ.lə/noun
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1

An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

2

An honorific title for a mosque leader.

3

A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.

4

A conservative Muslim leader or cleric, especially one who is hostile against other religions.

5

A Muslim.

6

A low-level cleric who specializes in telling stories of Ashura, rather than teaching or issuing fatwas.

7

See also: ruhani

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cleric

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