Definitions

1. noun

A follower of the Shafi’i school of Islamic jurisprudence, which is one of the four major schools of thought in Sunni Islam.

“The imam was a respected Shafii scholar in the community.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting the Shafi’i school of Islamic jurisprudence.

“The Shafii interpretation of Islamic law was adopted by the mosque.”