noun
- plural of mullah; Muslim religious teachers or scholars, especially in Islamic countries
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific religious leaders; commonly used in Middle Eastern and South Asian contexts
Examples
- The mullahs in the village led prayers at the mosque every Friday.
- Local mullahs were consulted on matters of Islamic law and tradition.
- The country's mullahs played an important role in the government.
- Young mullahs studied religious texts for many years before becoming teachers.
- The mullahs issued a statement regarding the religious holiday.
- Respected mullahs from across the region gathered for the conference.