mullah

Also known as mulla, mollah

Mullah () is an honorific title for Muslim clergy and Imams. The term is widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and is also used for a man who has higher education in Islamic theology and sharia law.

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A mullah is a Muslim religious leader or scholar, typically someone with advanced training in Islamic theology and religious law. The title is commonly used across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India to refer to clergy and religious teachers in these communities.

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Etymology
Usage
Historical usage
Modern usage
Training and duties
Dress
See also
References
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The title has also been used in some Mizrahi, Iranian (Persian), Afghan, Bukharian, Kaifeng, and Sephardic Jewish communities in reference to the community's leadership, especially its religious leadership.