mullah

باللغة العربية: مُلَّا، مَوْلًى

1. An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.
2. An honorific title for a mosque leader.
3. A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.
4. A conservative Muslim leader or cleric, especially one who is hostile against other religions. (slang)
5. A Muslim. (slang)
6. A low-level cleric who specializes in telling stories of Ashura, rather than teaching or issuing fatwas. (dated)
7. See also: ruhani (dated)

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