Mollah
- noun
- /ˈmɒlɑː/
- UK
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mullah
- In the village of Rahmatpur, Iqbal is respected as the local Mollah, guiding the community in religious matters.
Examples
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The Mollah delivered a powerful sermon during Friday prayers, emphasizing the importance of charity.
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Mollah Omar did not care to attend the council of ministers, nor to go to the capital.
Academic text (2003) -
As a trained Mollah, he interpreted Islamic law for those seeking guidance on ethical dilemmas.
Synonyms
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6.7
A Muslim religious leader who leads mosque prayers and sometimes acts as a spiritual guide
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8.4
A Muslim religious teacher who leads prayers and teaches about Islam
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7.7
A scholar who studies Islam and its laws
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8.5
A Muslim religious leader who teaches Islam and leads prayers in a mosque
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9.9
A Muslim scholar who gives official rulings about Islamic law
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8.6
A respected Muslim religious leader who gives advice and teaches about faith
A Muslim scholar who makes legal decisions from Islamic holy texts
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Mollah (same as mullah) comes from the Arabic word mawlā, which means 'master' or 'guardian' and was used in Persian and other Muslim languages for respected religious leaders. That's why a Mollah today is a Muslim teacher or leader who guides the community and leads prayers.