mujtahid

[ mooj-tah-hid ]

/ mudʒˈtɑ hɪd /

a person who has been certified as capable of interpreting religious law.

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1805–15; < Arabic: literally, one who exerts himself; see ijtihad

The orthodox belief is, that since the time of the four Imms there has been no Mujtahid who could do as they did.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell
He is no Mujtahid, for such there are not now amongst the Sunns, to which sect the Turks belong.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell
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. Daniel
Patients for whom they have prescribed often consult the Mujtahid before taking the medicine.
Modern Persia|Mooshie G. Daniel

After them it is the orthodox belief that there has been no Mujtahid.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell