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mujtahid

noun
muj·​ta·​hid | \ müjˈtäˌhid\
plural -s

Definition of mujtahid

: an authoritative interpreter of the religious law of Islam especially : a living religious teacher that is recognized by the Shiʽa as competent to exercise private judgment in formulating authoritative answers to legal questions

History and Etymology for mujtahid

Arabic, one who exerts himself

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