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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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Will this middle-aged man in his banker’s garb of pinstripe suit, blue shirt with a white collar and cuffs, be the one to vote against him?—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Monaghan is part of the ensemble of HBO’s Lotus, one of the buzziest shows currently airing and streaming.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Accessories weren’t a major part of Underwood’s ensemble, favoring instead to keep her Jenny Packham-designed look the focal point of her attire.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Adding to the futuristic-looking frock, Roan completed her look with an otherworldly makeup, featuring distinctive black dots arranged in curved patterns above her eyebrows and along their cheeks.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The floor-length frock was overlaid with a bewitching black and yellow patchwork print.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Warren comes off as shrill and cloying when compared with Julie Andrews' perfect voice and unaffected sweetness, and the high-school-grade set design and categorically ugly costumes are that much more dismal when compared to the vivid production of the 1997 fairy tale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The strapless Christian Siriano dress—which looks like a shattered mirror pieced together to create a sartorial masterpiece—competes with some of Berry's best Oscar getups, as does her beauty look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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For Stenberg and some prison authorities the play opened up the chance for rehabilitation; for one of the prisoners, the opportunity to plan a bank robbery, whose getup lead to the murder of two police officer, an act which shook Swedish society to the core.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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It will be revisited as a couture dress that will be unveiled at an event on March 31 in New York City.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Externally, black, silver or red liveries can be specified.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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John Force Racing has unveiled Austin Prock's new livery for the 2025 season, revealing a striking new design with two major sponsors backing the car.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, many of the pieces that made up the collection used traditional sewing techniques and applications such as ornate tailoring and fluid draping to evoke a feeling of definitive elegance—keeping the collection relevant, while embracing subtle nods to classic fashion design.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Prada Collapse sneakers, $975 Photo : Courtesy of Berluti The Heeled Chelsea Boot The Chelsea boot is quickly emerging as the shoe of choice to pair with tailoring.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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