faqih
Americannoun
plural
faqihs, fuqahaʾEtymology
Origin of faqih
From the Arabic word faqīh
Example Sentences
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The Iranian constitution rests on the concept of velayat-e faqih, or guardianship of the jurist, which gives the supreme leader his authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
It exists to be the muscle behind the velayat-e faqih, the guardianship of the jurist.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
The nerve Eshkevari touches is velayat-e faqih, Khomeini's concept that gives the Muslim clergy, in particular its most revered scholar, absolute, God-given authority to govern Iran.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though the constitution does not name him, when it goes fully into effect after elections this month and in February, Khomeini obviously will become the faqih.
From Time Magazine Archive
But Sistani, like many other Shi'ite luminaries, disagrees with the Iranian practice of velayat-e faqih, or rule of the clergy.
From Time Magazine Archive
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