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mullah

/ˈmʌlə/

Translations

mullahadjective

/ˈmʊlə/

Frequently used attributively before another noun (e.g., “mullah leadership”); treated as an adjective in such contexts.

Synonyms

mullahnoun

mullahs

/ˈmʌlə/

The mullah led the prayer at the mosque.

Мулла вел молитву в мечети.

Synonyms

religious leader

mullahadjective

Relating to or characteristic of mullahs or Islamic clerical authority.

The new laws reflected a distinctly mullah interpretation of sharia.

mullahnoun

A Muslim learned in Islamic theology and sacred law.

The mullah led the community in prayer and provided guidance on religious matters.

A title of respect used for a Muslim who has completed advanced studies in Islamic theology and jurisprudence.

He sought advice from a venerable mullah before making his decision.