Mullahs (Prayercast)

traditional teachers of Quran   Mullah is derived from the Arabic term “mawla,” which means “master.” The title is used mostly in Iran and in the Shia regions of Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq. In Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia, it is used by both Sunnis and Shiites to refer to an Islamic teacher or scholar, or the leader of a mosque. Outside of these areas, the term is not widely used

For more information go to Mullahs on the Prayercast website.
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