mujtahid

[ mooj-tah-hid ]

noun

, Islam.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mujtahid¹

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

Example Sentences

A prominent Twitter user, Mujtahid, who often posts information relating to the royals, gives his identity only as "a Saudi".

From BBC

"The educated politically conscious people are eager for power sharing, accountability, freedom and other real political reforms," Mujtahid replies.

From BBC

According to Mujtahid, almost all sections of the public now "live with worry."

From BBC

With the Islamic Republic in Iran in 1979, the mujtahid would eclipse the figure of the monarch.

From The Guardian

In the Mujtahid hospital, it can be seen in the injuries suffered by Ahmed Qujah, an 11-year-old with dark skin and big eyes.

From The Guardian