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mullah in Malay

mullah

/ˈmʊ.lə/

mullah in Malay: mullah. In English, mullah means an honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

Malay words for mullah

a Muslim religious scholar and teacher
mullah

English meaning of mullah

  1. noun An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.
  2. noun An honorific title for a mosque leader.
  3. noun A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.
  4. noun A conservative Muslim leader or cleric, especially one who is hostile against other religions.

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Questions about mullah in Malay

What is the meaning of mullah in Malay?
Mullah in Malay is mullah.
Apakah maksud mullah dalam bahasa Melayu?
Mullah: mullah.
What does mullah mean in English?
Mullah means an honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

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