The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1588 page)
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Muft
(Arab.). In Islamic law, one qualified to give a
fatw
, legal opinion on a disputed point of law. Such a person had to be a Muslim, of upright character, with appropriate knowledge and experience in legal matters. The office of muft
was elaborated in the
Ottoman Empire
.
fatw
, legal opinion on a disputed point of law. Such a person had to be a Muslim, of upright character, with appropriate knowledge and experience in legal matters. The office of muftwas elaborated in theOttoman Empire
.
Mughal empire
or Mogul empire
.
or Mogul empire
.
A Muslim dominion in India, lasting from 1526 to 1857. It was founded by Babur (d. 1530), and reached its height of power under
Akbar
, Jehangir (1605–27), Shah Jeh
n, who built the Taj Mahal (1627–58), and
Aura
gzéb
. By the time of the Indian mutiny, it had diminished to a small area around Delhi.
Akbar
, Jehangir (1605–27), Shah Jeh
n, who built the Taj Mahal (1627–58), andAura
gzéb. By the time of the Indian mutiny, it had diminished to a small area around Delhi.
Muhajirun
(followers of Mu
ammad in the hijra):
(followers of Mu
ammad in the hijra):Mu
ammad ‘Abduh
:
ammad ‘Abduh:
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