Meaning & use
Mullah
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A Muslim man trained in Islamic theology and religious law, often serving as a local religious leader or teacher.
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The mullah led the congregation in prayer at the village mosque.
Local mullahs often play an important role in settling community disputes.
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Borrowed from Persian and Arabic, the title is used across many Muslim-majority regions, though its exact role varies by country and tradition.
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