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Definition: This is any government-appointed judge designated by a khalifah for the purpose of judging cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the shari'a. Some countries have abolished the position of qadi whereas others have reduced the position to simply being responsible for the initial hearing of cases.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: kadi
Common Misspellings: none
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