QADIS is the plural form of qadi, an Islamic judge who interprets and administers religious law (Sharia). These judicial officials historically played crucial roles in Muslim societies, handling both civil and religious matters. The word comes from Arabic and is particularly valuable in word games as one of the rare "Q without U" words, worth 15 base points in Scrabble due to the high-value Q tile.
Yes. QADIS is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 15 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends and 15 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | Q | A | D | I | S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Wordfeud | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
QADIS refers to multiple Islamic judges (singular: qadi) who are appointed to interpret and apply Sharia law in Muslim communities. These judicial officers traditionally presided over courts dealing with personal status matters, inheritance, marriage, divorce, and various civil disputes within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence.
A qadi's role extends beyond that of a typical judge in secular legal systems. They must possess deep knowledge of Islamic law (fiqh), the Quran, Hadith (prophetic traditions), and the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). Historically, qadis were often scholars who had studied under renowned Islamic jurists and received authorization (ijaza) to issue legal rulings.
In modern Muslim-majority countries, the role of qadis varies significantly. Some nations maintain separate Sharia courts with qadis presiding over family law matters, while others have integrated Islamic law principles into their civil court systems. In non-Muslim countries with Muslim minorities, qadis may serve in unofficial capacities, offering arbitration and guidance on religious matters.
The word qadi (قاضي) comes from the Arabic root q-ḍ-y (ق-ض-ي), which relates to "judging," "deciding," or "completing." The root conveys the sense of bringing matters to conclusion or resolution. The plural form "qadis" follows English pluralization rules, though in Arabic, the plural would be "qudat" (قضاة).
Anagrams: QAIDS
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside QADIS: 21 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: QAIDSQADIQAIDQISQIAIDSDAISSADISAIDADSAIDDIS. See all words from QADIS.