noun
qadi
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Qadi (noun) means a qadi is a judge trained in and applying Islamic law. Example: “The qadi heard the inheritance dispute according to Islamic law.”
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A qadi is a judge trained in and applying Islamic law.
"The qadi heard the inheritance dispute according to Islamic law."
"She was appointed qadi in her home town after years of legal training."
"In many countries a qadi now rules only on family matters such as marriage and inheritance."
How to use qadi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA qadi is a judge who rules according to Islamic law.
When to use it
Qadi is a specialist legal term borrowed from Arabic and mainly used when discussing Islamic law.
Memory tip
Qadi and the British word cardy are pronounced exactly the same, so listen for context to tell them apart.
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Easily confused with
cardy
Common pairings
appointed qadi
the local qadi
a qadi's ruling
qadi courts
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Etymology
The word comes from the Arabic qāḍin, meaning judge. It has been used in English since the sixteenth century.
Rhymes for qadi
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What is a qadi?
A qadi is a judge who is trained in and practises Islamic law.
What kind of cases does a qadi handle?
In most modern Islamic countries a qadi mainly handles civil matters, especially family law such as marriage and inheritance.
Did a qadi always only handle religious law?
No. Under the Ottoman Empire, for example, qadis also once carried out local government duties such as taxation and military conscription.
What is the meaning of qadi?
"qadi" (noun) means a qadi is a judge trained in and applying Islamic law.
