mujtahid
[ mooj-tah-hid ]
nounIslam.
a person who has been certified as capable of interpreting religious law.
Origin of mujtahid
11805–15; <Arabic: literally, one who exerts himself; see ijtihad
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How to use mujtahid in a sentence
The patient consulted a mujtahid who told him that it was against religion to part with any member of the body.
Modern Persia | Mooshie G. DanielPatients for whom they have prescribed often consult the mujtahid before taking the medicine.
Modern Persia | Mooshie G. DanielHe loses the right of private judgment, for only a mujtahid of the first class can dispute the decision of one of the Imms.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellAfter them it is the orthodox belief that there has been no mujtahid.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellHe is no mujtahid, for such there are not now amongst the Sunns, to which sect the Turks belong.
The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
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