Grand Mufti
Americannoun
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a Muslim religious leader.
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(formerly) the chief legal authority for Muslims in Jerusalem.
noun
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the titular head of the Muslim community in Jerusalem and formerly the chief constitutional administrator there
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(in Turkey) the former official head of the state religion
Example Sentences
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The Grand Mufti in Saudi Arabia, who a whole lot of Muslims listen to, decreed that Ramadan prayers will happen at home as long as the virus persists.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2020
Numerous modern-day Muslim leaders, including Egypt’s Grand Mufti have condemned female genital mutilation, Webb added.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2017
"You can pass on my respects to the Grand Mufti, but I will not cover myself up," Le Pen told reporters.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2017
Grand Mufti Shawki Allam, among the highest religious authorities in the country, issued a statement condemning the attack as “despicable,” noting that Islamic law forbids targeting churches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2016
I found out who he was: the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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