Ayatolah
Definition
An accepted graphic variant or adapted form in the Romanian lexicon for the Islamic religious title 'ayatollah', designating a high-ranking Shia spiritual leader and theologian recognized as a supreme authority in interpreting sacred texts, Islamic jurisprudence, and Sharia law. This prominent structural status grants him the right to issue fatwas, collect religious taxes, and guide the ethical, social, and political decisions of his community of believers.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ayatolah
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun, regular structural plural and dative variations in specialized texts. |
| Formation | Transliteration from Persian and Arabic, structurally derived from 'ayat' (sign / miracle) and 'Allah' (God). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [aʝatoˈlah] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern Religions and Islamic Law Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un influent ayatolah local a ținut o predică axată pe pace și sprijin social pentru comunitățile vulnerabile.
EN: An influential local ayatolah delivered a sermon focused on peace and social support for vulnerable communities.
RO: Consiliul ecleziastic adună laolaltă mai mulți ayatolahi pentru a analiza modificările aduse legii civile.
EN: The ecclesiastical council gathers several ayatolahs to analyze the changes made to the civil law.
RO: Analiza istorică evidențiază modul delicat în care un ayatolah își exercită autoritatea spirituală în societate.
EN: The historical analysis highlights the delicate way in which an ayatolah exerts his spiritual authority within society.
Idioms & Phrases
Rang de ayatolah / Rank of ayatolah
RO: Titlu de mare prestigiu obținut în urma recunoașterii unanime a cunoștințelor de către alți savanți din școlile teologice.
EN: A highly prestigious title obtained following the unanimous recognition of knowledge by other scholars in theological schools.
Fatwa de ayatolah / Ayatolah fatwa
RO: Decret religios cu caracter juridic emis ca răspuns la o problemă structurală contemporană.
EN: A religious decree with legal standing issued as a response to a contemporary structural issue.
Discurs de ayatolah / Ayatolah speech
RO: Predică solemnă ce îmbină învățăturile Coranului cu îndemnuri practice destinate organizării sociale zilnice.
EN: A solemn sermon combining the teachings of the Quran with practical exhortations destined for daily social organization.
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