Literally, 'one who strives'. In Shí'ih Islam, the highest rank of divine, with the right to make authoritative pronouncements and decisions on points of law in the name of the Hidden Imám. |
[BD 165] |
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Doctor of Muḥammadan law. Persian mujtahids generally receive their diplomas from eminent jurists of Karbilá and Najaf. |
[BG 36] |
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Muḥammadan doctor of law. Most of the Mujtahids of Persia have received their diploma from the most eminent jurists of Karbilá and Najaf. |
[DB 675] |
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