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Recent Examples of mufti
Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti — the kingdom’s top religious authority, who once held wide sway in the country — died on Tuesday at the age of 82.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
The mufti fled Mandatory Palestine but continued to orchestrate terrorism from his initial base of operations in Beirut.
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Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Arab leader in the region, the mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, met with Adolf Hitler to try and persuade him to extend his anti-Jewish campaign to the Middle East and snuff out Zionism.
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The Editors,
National Review,
7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
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Seyward Darby,
Longreads,
14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
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Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
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Emily Bazelon,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2024
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
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Thomas Grove,
WSJ,
18 Mar. 2022
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
The mufti fled Mandatory Palestine but continued to orchestrate terrorism from his initial base of operations in Beirut.
—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Instead, the Arab leader in the region, the mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, met with Adolf Hitler to try and persuade him to extend his anti-Jewish campaign to the Middle East and snuff out Zionism.
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The Editors,
National Review,
7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
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Seyward Darby,
Longreads,
14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
20
Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—
Emily Bazelon,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2024
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—
Thomas Grove,
WSJ,
18 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mufti
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Many fans were seen wearing Viking helmets and garb as the large groups made their way into the stadium and inside surrounding bars and restaurants.
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His previous garb of nerdy suits gave way to sports coats and sneakers.
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Abandoned by his mother as a child, White set out to create not just a band but a family, assembling a sprawling ensemble around a musical and spiritual vision.
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This closing stretch is built almost entirely around a single dinner service, a smart structural shift that pressurizes what had previously become a diffuse story — and, on a practical level, helps the production navigate the schedules of one of television’s busier ensembles.
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The vacation-ready frock features an adjustable halter neckline, ideal for those under 5-foot-4.
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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That doesn’t mean every day requires a denim-shorts-and-T-shirt getup, though.
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The 22-minute long episode highlights the uniform’s evolution from pleated skirts and sweaters to the sexy Western getup that first debuted in 1972.
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In an industry long dominated by high price tags and limited options, Olivia Bottega is making waves by offering customizable, couture-quality wedding gowns at more accessible price points.
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Sure, every fashion expert and social media stan account raves about her unbeatable approach to method dressing with longtime stylist Law Roach, but not enough people seem to appreciate how wearable the 29-year-old superstar’s couture looks can be.
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Ruprecht said recent auctions of the Mondial that have reached six figures were less about mileage and the uniqueness of the cars themselves, like the liveries.
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Woods, along with Metra commuters, will get to see her design in motion for a while, as the locomotive will retain its commemorative livery indefinitely, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis confirmed.
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The monochromatic ensemble created a bold yet understated look, allowing the sharp tailoring and minimalist design to take center stage.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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