usuli

proper noun

A noun referring to a member or follower of a religious movement among Persian Shiite Muslims that emerged in 17th century Iran, characterized by its opposition to the Akhbari school of thought.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее члена или последователя религиозного движения среди персидских мусульман-шиитов, возникшего в Иране в 17 веке и характеризующегося оппозицией школе мысли акбари.

1. Shia Islamic school of thought C2 formal

   A major school within Twelver Shia Islam that emphasizes the use of reason and independent legal reasoning (ijtihad) in deriving religious rulings, as opposed to relying solely on transmitted traditions.

   • The Usuli school became dominant in Shia jurisprudence during the 18th century.
   • Usuli scholars argue that ijtihad is necessary for interpreting Islamic law in changing times.
   • The conflict between Usulis and Akhbaris shaped much of 17th and 18th century Iranian religious history.

   🇷🇺Усулийская школа