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cleric

[kler-ik] / ˈklɛr ɪk /


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The powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who at times has been critical of Iran’s role in Iraqi politics, called on his Shia countrymen to participate in the funeral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

For example, 18th-century cleric and founder of Methodism John Wesley urged his followers to show their faith by dressing “neatly” and “plainly.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

A popular Islamic cleric from Zaria in Kaduna state, he was reported missing in late 2025, with his family appealing for help and giving media interviews.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

This week, prominent Sunni cleric Moulana Abdol Hamid called a “fair agreement” the only viable path forward and warned that those who seek to block negotiations would bear responsibility for the “homeland’s devastation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The cleric begins with a prayer in Urdu, translating everything into English for the many non-Urdu speakers.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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