mujtahid

noun

muj·​ta·​hid
müjˈtäˌhid
plural -s
: an authoritative interpreter of the religious law of Islam
especially : a living religious teacher that is recognized by the Shiʽa as competent to exercise private judgment in formulating authoritative answers to legal questions

Word History

Etymology

Arabic, one who exerts himself

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“Mujtahid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mujtahid. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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