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mullah

[ muhl-uh, mool-uh, moo-luh ]

noun

  1. (in Islamic countries) a title of respect for a person who is learned in, teaches, or expounds the sacred law.
  2. (in Turkey) a provincial judge.


mullah

/ ˈmʌlə; ˈmʊlə; ˈmɒlə /

noun

  1. (formerly) a Muslim scholar, teacher, or religious leader: also used as a title of respect
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mullah1

1605–15; < Persian or Urdu mullā < Arabic mawlā; maulvi
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mullah1

C17: from Turkish molla, Persian and Hindi mulla, from Arabic mawlā master
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Example Sentences

In Afghanistan, at least 70 people have been killed in flash floods and other weather-related incidents, while more than 2,600 homes have been destroyed or damaged, according to Mullah Janan Sayeq, a spokesman for the Ministry of Disaster Management.

The statement said Monday’s death sentence was carried out following approval by three of the country’s highest courts and the Taliban supreme leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada.

“I received great support from Mullah Hibatullah, for which I am grateful. We have to move forward now by putting an end to old resentments.”

The group’s spokesman, Mullah Muhammad Qasim, said on the Telegram messaging app that the assault had begun with a suicide attack and that other militants had then stormed the compound.

Mullah Hassan Akhund, prime minister in Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration, also expressed reservations.

From Reuters

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