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grand mufti

grand mufti

1 9.9
A main Islamic religious leader who decides how religious law should be followed in a country
  • noun
  • /ɡrænd ˈmʌfti/
translation icon : gran muftí
  • The grand mufti of Egypt serves as the highest authority on Islamic law in the country.
  • the grand mufti of Egypt

Examples

  • After consulting with the grand mufti, the government decided to revise its laws.

  • He sought the guidance of the grand mufti on matters of religious importance.

  • The grand mufti issued a new religious ruling regarding the observance of the holiday.

  • The grand mufti issued a statement on religious matters.

  • In Egypt, the grand mufti plays a significant role in legal decisions.

  • During the religious festival, the grand mufti delivered an important sermon to thousands of worshippers.

  • In his role, the grand mufti often interprets complex legal issues within Islamic jurisprudence.

How Senior

grand mufti
1 9.9
mufti
  • Specialized
3 9.9
scholar
281 4.1
teacher
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

grand mufti singular
grand muftis plural

Morphology

grand + mufti

The meaning 'chief Islamic legal authority' is directly derivable from combining 'grand' (elevated/chief) with 'mufti' (an Islamic jurist). This follows common title-formation patterns (grand = senior/highest) found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Grand mufti combines grand (meaning 'great' or 'high') and mufti (a Muslim scholar who gives official legal rulings). Imagine one respected scholar in a robe whose words decide hard religious questions, and you can see why grand mufti means the chief Islamic legal authority who gives final religious advice.