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Recent Examples of mufti
Riyadh's control of an official clerical establishment proved similarly instrumental in delegitimizing protests, as the Saudi grand mufti—the country's chief Sunni religious leader—issued a fatwa against demonstrations and dissent.
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Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2012
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
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Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
The chaos on Tuesday in Benghazi that resulted in the death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, was set in motion the Sunday before when Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, spoke out
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—Jytte Klausen, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2012
He was elected mufti of Sunni Muslims in Ukraine in 2009.
—Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Six years into the war, Mr. Putin turned the chief mufti of Chechnya to betray the rebel cause.
—New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022
At the time, Palestinian Arab politics was dominated by Amin al-Husseini, who had been appointed by the ruling British as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Sean Durns, National Review, 7 June 2021
Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2012
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
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Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
The chaos on Tuesday in Benghazi that resulted in the death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, was set in motion the Sunday before when Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, spoke out
This article is part of our premium archives.
—Jytte Klausen, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2012
He was elected mufti of Sunni Muslims in Ukraine in 2009.
—Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Six years into the war, Mr. Putin turned the chief mufti of Chechnya to betray the rebel cause.
—New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022
At the time, Palestinian Arab politics was dominated by Amin al-Husseini, who had been appointed by the ruling British as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Sean Durns, National Review, 7 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mufti
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Facebook pages run by the homes show small children said to be orphans in religious garb, singing and praying, imploring followers to donate or give zakat to buy food, clothes or school supplies.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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After Butler’s arrest, his lawyer moved to allow Butler to not attend his preliminary hearing, arguing that witnesses wouldn’t be able to identify him as the attacker without the benefit of seeing him in jail garbs in court.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Not many accessories were needed as the ensembles spoke for themselves, however dramatic hats and a few veils were at play.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Oversized feathery furs made way for suiting moments and monochromatic ensembles in burgundy, magenta and red.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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If your closet could use a refresh, there’s no need to splurge—Amazon has a treasure trove of spring-ready styles, including flowy maxis, charming floral frocks, and classic wrap dresses.—
Kaitlin Marks,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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The actress sat front row at one of the most coveted tickets of NYFW, donning a dramatic white dress – a v-neck, A-line frock with buttons down the center and ruffled detailing at the waistline, topped with a pastel teal feather and fur coat with taupe swirls draped around her shoulders.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The score is sweeping, the costumes impossibly intricate, and the ending fittingly bittersweet.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sierra Crocker, a Fish dancer, said the fish costumes included fun, round eye glasses that resemble fish eyes.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Swift wore a sparkling ruby-red getup, Sabrina Carpenter opted for a pastel blue, Cinderella-adjacent ensemble, while Chappell Roan brought tons of color.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Her jeans elevated the entire outfit, turning her loungewear look into a polished getup without sacrificing comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ariana Grande’s intricate Dior gown was from the label’s spring 2025 couture collection.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Grande’s dress—a short, collared style in tulle and crinoline, embroidered with weaves of natural raffia, organza flowers, and straw trimmings— is from Christian Dior’s spring 2025 couture collection, which was designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and debuted in Paris just last month.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Traditionally, February is the time of the year when the teams will hold their own launch events to reveal the new livery, with some opting to give a sneak peek at their cars, and a few teams are still following this tradition.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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More News: Jimmie Johnson Accelerates Team Ownership Takeover in Surprise Move Following a playful social media exchange, O'Neal challenged Johnson to a free-throw contest with a creative outcome: O'Neal got to design Johnson's car livery for the race.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Welcome to Caid modern tailoring proclaimed a sign next to a silhouette of a man in a fedora toting a briefcase down an imaginary Madison Avenue.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The women’s Blue Tab capsule emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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