qadi

• Substantiv, das einen Richter bezeichnet, der Rechtsfälle nach islamischem Recht (Scharia) entscheidet.

A noun referring to a judge who presides over matters according to Islamic law (Sharia).

1. Islamic judgeC1formal

   A judge who rules according to Islamic law (Sharia).

   Kadi

   • The qadi presided over the court and issued a verdict.
   • In many Muslim countries, the qadi handles family and inheritance matters.
   • The community respected the qadi for his wisdom and fairness.