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09-09-2008, 11:51 AM #1
Ayatollah
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Wouldn't Caliph be more appropriate?
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09-09-2008, 12:18 PM #2
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09-09-2008, 04:51 PM #3
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mufti vs. ayatollah
I agree and think "mufti" cold be far better
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09-10-2008, 03:42 PM #4
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09-10-2008, 05:00 PM #5
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09-10-2008, 09:17 PM #6
Well, recent events over the last few decades have suggested that the line is blurred - and given Ayatollah somewhat negative connotations in the west. I'd go for Mufti, or consider an invented title instead.
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09-10-2008, 10:51 PM #7
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09-12-2008, 04:27 AM #8
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Our Western misconceptions should be no reason not to ascribe a neutral term from another culture to a Birthright culture. Ayatu-llah means sign of God, so why not use Ayatu'avani or Ayatavani, which would mean sign of avani.
Last edited by Sir Tiamat; 09-12-2008 at 04:32 AM.
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09-12-2008, 04:44 AM #9
Aya'vani ?
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09-12-2008, 09:45 AM #10
Let's distinguish between a culture and a religion. Using Arabic or Persian words is fine, because it helps establish some of the flavor of the Khinasi. But words too associated with the Muslim religion will actually be confusing because Avani is not Allah. The Khinasi are not arabs, but authentic words can still be evocative. I think in matters of religion, it can cross the line and be confusing.
Ayatavani or Aya'vani both look good, though.
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