Noun
mujtahid (plural mujtahids)
(Islam) A lawyer entitled to exercise ijtihad.
Khomeini was a marja ("source of emulation") in Twelver Shia Islam, a Mujtahid or faqih (an expert in Islamic law ) and author of more than 40 books, but he is primarily known for his political activities. Source: Internet
He pointed out that this Wali Al Faqih should be a personality that enjoys certain characteristics, meaning he should be a Faqih (jurisprudent) and a Mujtahid (Muslim Jurist) as well as a man of law and justice. Source: Internet