ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Marjaiya

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Marjaiya is a noun meaning (Islam) The supreme religious body of ayatollahs in Shi'ism.

Meaning

(Islam) The supreme religious body of ayatollahs in Shi'ism.

Example Sentences

The role of the marjaiya is to be the protector of the rights of society.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include majlis, ayatollah, ayatolla, marsiya, maraboutist, imambara.

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