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
The press office for the Grand Mufti said that Le Pen's aides had been informed beforehand of their requirement for her to wear head covering for the meeting.
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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