noun
- Plural of kadi; Islamic judges or magistrates who administer religious law (Sharia) in Muslim communities.
Usage: Also spelled qadi or cadi; Historical and contemporary usage in Islamic legal systems
Examples
- The kadis in the Ottoman Empire were responsible for interpreting Islamic law.
- Several kadis gathered to discuss the application of Sharia in modern contexts.
- Historically, kadis served as both judges and administrators in Muslim-majority regions.
- The appointment of new kadis required approval from the religious authorities.
- Kadis continue to play important roles in some Islamic legal systems today.