kadi

A kadi presides over a civil case in a courtroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A judge in a Muslim community: "kadi" refers to a judge who rules according to Islamic law (Sharia), typically in countries such as Turkey or Arab nations. This is the primary and most common meaning.
   • A variant spelling: "kadi" is an alternative spelling of "qadi" (or "kadi"), meaning the same judicial role.

Usage Examples

• (The Muslim judge handled the legal matter.)
• (The judge held power in the legal system.)
• (The community asked the judge for a legal decision.)

Advanced Usage

• "Kadi courts": refers to the judicial systems in which a kadi operates, often handling personal status, marriage, and inheritance cases.
  • The kadi courts are an integral part of the legal system in some countries. (These Islamic courts are a formal institution.)

Variants and Related Words

• Qadi (n): the standard spelling of the same term, used in English and academic contexts.

  • The qadi's decision was based on the Quran. (The Islamic judge's ruling.)

• Cadi (n): an older, less common variant spelling.

  • Historical records mention a cadi in 18th-century Cairo. (An Islamic judge.)

Synonyms

• Judge: a public official authorized to hear and decide legal cases.
• Magistrate: a civil officer with limited judicial authority.
• Mufti: an Islamic legal expert who issues non-binding opinions, though distinct from a kadi.

Related Idioms

• None specifically related to "kadi" in English idiomatic usage, as it is a specialized term.