What does MUFTI mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• (British) Civilian clothes worn by a person who normally wears a uniform, especially a member of the armed forces.
• (North American) A Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give rulings on religious matters.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmʌfti/
• UK: /ˈmʌfti/

Origin and Usage

The word "mufti" originated from the Arabic word "muftī" which means "interpreter" or "decider". In the UK, it is commonly used to refer to civilian clothes worn by a person who normally wears a uniform, especially a member of the armed forces. In North America, it refers to a Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give rulings on religious matters.

Synonyms

• Civilian clothes
• Plain clothes
• Religious scholar
• Jurist

Related Words

• Muftis
• Muffs
• Musky
• Mucus
• Muggy

Example Sentences

• He was wearing mufti for the first time in years.
• The mufti issued a fatwa on the matter.