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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
20
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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The game looked absolutely gorgeous in the cinematic shown off during the awards, and Ciri looked suitably menacing and powerful in her Witcher garb.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Handcuffed and dressed in orange prison garb, Mangione emerged from a sheriff’s car shouting and moving his shoulders as officers tried to hold him still and direct him to walk.NBC News, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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For dinner, our signature Bow Tie Pump with sparkling crystal details is the perfect addition to any evening ensemble.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chorus Austin joins a chamber ensemble to perform holiday songs first, then the orchestra will take over with some wonderland soundscapes.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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What also sticks out about this dress was the dramatic collar element that pulled the entire frock together.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ever wonder who is making all these fabulous frocks?Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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To spare fans any jetlag, Atomic Venus Media has created a theatrical fashion show for attendees to get a glimpse of La Trompette Bleue and catch costume designs that were inspired by actual ones that were created by costume designer Marylin Fitoussi for the series.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Swift was in attendance at the game, arriving alongside Donna Kelce, both in red and black getups.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The mellow vibes were immediately replaced by flames filling up all the screens, and Mejía changing into an all-black Stormtrooper-esque getup with a new guitar that shot fire out of its headstock.Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Beetz at the Venice Film Festival in Valentino couture.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Italian house announced in September that its couture will be shown once a year in Paris, while its coed ready-to-wear will be presented twice a year during the women’s show season.Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The sponsorship landscape has unsurprisingly changed, and bringing back such a historically significant livery requires more than just fond memories.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Majors was previously convicted on two accounts of misdemeanor assault in December 2023 for assaulting Jabbari in the back of a livery car.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Over four months, each cohort of women enrolled in the project learns skills such as tailoring or hairdressing.Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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