mujtahid

/muːdʒˈtɑːhɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A Muslim jurist who interprets Islamic law, particularly in Shia Islam.

“The mujtahid was asked to provide a fatwa on the permissibility of using technology during Ramadan.”

Synonyms

  • alim
  • jurist
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • apostate
  • heretic