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Mulla
(Arab.,
mawla
, ‘master’). A Muslim (man or woman) who has studied the basic disciplines. In
Ithna ‘Ashariyya
Shi‘ism, a mulla is a teacher and preacher, who leads the congregational prayer; Persian
akhun(d)
is the equivalent.
mawla
, ‘master’). A Muslim (man or woman) who has studied the basic disciplines. In
Ithna ‘Ashariyya
Shi‘ism, a mulla is a teacher and preacher, who leads the congregational prayer; Persian
akhun(d)
is the equivalent.
Mulla Nasruddin
.
.
Character in Muslim folktales, also known as Juha and Nasruddin Khoja. He views the whole world (especially its officialdom) with humour.
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adr al-Dn Muammad ibn Ibrhm Shrzi(known as Mull
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