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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAND MUFTI

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAND MUFTI

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Grand Mufti is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GRAND MUFTI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Grand Mufti

The Grand Mufti is the highest official of religious law in a Sunni or Ibadi Muslim country. The Grand Mufti issues legal opinions and edicts, fatāwā, on interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence for private clients or to assist judges in deciding cases. The collected opinions of the Grand Mufti serve as a valuable source of information on the practical application of Islamic law as opposed to its abstract formulation. The Grand Mufti's fatāwā are not binding precedents in areas of civil laws regulating marriage, divorce, and inheritance. In criminal courts, the Grand Mufti's recommendations are generally not binding either.

Definition of Grand Mufti in the English dictionary

The definition of Grand Mufti in the dictionary is the titular head of the Muslim community in Jerusalem and formerly the chief constitutional administrator there. Other definition of Grand Mufti is the former official head of the state religion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAND MUFTI

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WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAND MUFTI

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Synonyms and antonyms of Grand Mufti in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Grand Mufti» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAND MUFTI

Find out the translation of Grand Mufti to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Grand Mufti from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Grand Mufti» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大穆夫提
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Gran Mufti
570 millions of speakers

English

Grand Mufti
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रांड मुफ्ती
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مفتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Великий муфтий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Grande Mufti
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্র্যান্ড মুফতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grand Mufti
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mufti Besar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Großmufti
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グランドムフティ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그랜드 무 프티
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grand mufti
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lớn Mufti
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிராண்ட் முஃப்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रँड मुफ्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Müftülük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gran Mufti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wielki Mufti
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Великий муфтій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Marele Muftiu
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Μεγάλος Μουφτής
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Grand Mufti
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Grand Mufti
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Stormuftien
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Grand Mufti

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAND MUFTI»

The term «Grand Mufti» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.618 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAND MUFTI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Grand Mufti

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAND MUFTI»

Discover the use of Grand Mufti in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Grand Mufti and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Responding from the Tradition: One Hundred Contemporary ...
Addressing 100 key issues relevant to contemporary Muslims, this collection of Islamic legal opinions seeks to concentrate on the most controversial and divisive issues within Islamic life.
Sheikh Ali Gomaa, 2011
2
The Grand Mufti: Haj Amin al-Hussaini, Founder of the ...
A former military governor of Arab areas under Israeli occupation chronicles the life and career of Hussaini (1893-1974).
Z Elpeleg, Shmuel Himelstein, 2012
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Icon of Evil: Hitler's Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam
A chilling, fascinating, and nearly forgotten historical figure is resurrected in this riveting work that links the fascism of the last century with the terrorism of our own.
David G. Dalin, John F. Rothmann, 2009
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Reference Guide to the Nazis and Arabs During the Holocaust: ...
A Concise Guide to the Relationship and Conspiracy of the Nazis and the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem in North Africa and the Middle East During the Era of the Holocaust Shelomo Alfassa. • In 1961, when Adolf Eichmann's trial for war crimes  ...
Shelomo Alfassa, 2006
5
Islam and Muslims in Germany
Here we have the first page of his testimony of 4 pages written there in mid of 1946 on the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Amin al-Husaini. Wisliceny was a executioner of the Holocaust and SS Hauptsturm- führer. He worked under Adolf Eichmann.
Ala Al-Hamarneh, Jörn Thielmann, 2008
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The Origins and Evolution of the Arab-Zionist Conflict
In addition, the British secured for him the new title of grand mufti, which gave the Husaynis and the city of Jerusalem an unprecedented preeminent position in Palestine's Muslim community. After Kamil's death in 1921, the British sponsored  ...
Michael J Cohen, 1989
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The Sword and the Shield of the Realm
The opportunity was offered in 1446 when the grand mufti of the empire sentenced a Persian maulvi, who claimed Christians and Moslems were brothers in the eyes of Allah, to be burned alive for blasphemy. Mehmed took the maulvi under ...
Florian Stone Wells, 2008
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The Literary register; a weekly paper edited by the ...
Their chief is the jreat Mufti ; and from their order, all the Ulemas, or members of the high priesthood, must be drafted, from the degree of professor to that of grand Mufti . Few of them ever reach the highest dignities. It requires eminent merit, ...
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Icon of Evil: Hitler's Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam
The Palestinian leader at the time was Haj Amin al-Husseini, the grand mufti of Jerusalem. As Professor Edward Said, who was the most articulate proponent of Palestinian rights, has acknowledged, “Hajj Amin al-Husseini represented the ...
David G. Dalin, John F. Rothmann, 2009
10
The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State: (New in Paper)
Now, in this incisive book, Feldman tells the story behind the increasingly popular call for the establishment of the shari'a--the law of the traditional Islamic state--in the modern Muslim world.
Noah Feldman, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAND MUFTI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Grand Mufti is used in the context of the following news items.
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Whitewashing Islam: Egypt's Grand Mufti and Muhammad's …
On July 2, the Wall Street Journal carried an article by Shawki Allam, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, who claimed that “violent extremists” are ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
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Ramadan Question: Will dental treatment during day break fast?
Published Monday, July 13, 2015. Dr Ali Ahmed Mashael, Grand Mufti, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai. (Supplied). Will taking ... «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
3
Australian Federal Police cancel Eid dinner after backlash from …
Last year, the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed​, boycotted the AFP's Eid dinner due to proposed anti-terrorism laws. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
4
Pervasive generosity on display during the holy month
Knowing as he did the noble aim of the program, Grand Mufti Sheikh Aldulaziz Al-Sheikh called on everyone to support it. Businessman Abdul ... «Arab News, Jul 15»
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Eid al-Fitr crescent to be observed on Thursday
The Supreme Judge Department will hold a religious celebration, in the presence of the Grand Mufti, Awqaf minister, senior religious officials ... «Petra News Agency, Jul 15»
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Observers anticipate imminent execution of Morsi
At present, all death sentences have to be sent to the grand mufti, Egypt's highest religious authority, for his opinion on whether they should ... «Middle East Eye, Jul 15»
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HM King's support to Palestinians lauded
Occupied Jerusalem, July 12 (BNA): Al-Quds and the Palestinian Territories Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohamed Hussein has lauded the efforts of ... «Bahrain News Agency, Jul 15»
8
PM Reaches out to Khmer Muslims
The Grand Mufti of Cambodia told Khmer Times in an earlier interview that Cambodian Muslims were well-cultured and have been taught to ... «Khmer Times, Jul 15»
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Five expansion projects launched in the Holy Mosque
... Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, Grand Mufti of the Kingdom and President of Senior Ulema Commission and Religious Research Administration and ... «Bahrain News Agency, Jul 15»
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Grand mufti reminds Muslims of Zakat Al-Fitr
RIYADH: Zakat Al-Fitr is obligatory on all Muslims and should be given to the poor before the Eid prayer, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz ... «Arab News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Grand Mufti [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/grand-mufti>. Apr 2024 ».
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