muhtasib

The exchange functions of markets attract the interest of commercial actors in other markets as well as political authorities, and Islamic states typically involve the institution of muhtasib, or (chief) market inspector.

Connecting Histories in Afghanistan: Market Relations and State Formation on a Colonial Frontier 2008

The act creates the office of the muhtasib, a religious ombudsman whose function is to assure that people strictly follow Islamic rules.

Hasba Act In Pakistan Province Declared Unconstitutional In Part Howard M. Friedman 2005

The law created the office of the muhtasib, a religious ombudsman whose function was to assure that people strictly follow Islamic rules.

Order and Opinion of Pakistan Supreme Court In Hasba Bill Case Howard M. Friedman 2005

Italy's Asia News reported last week that the act creates the office of the muhtasib, a religious ombudsman whose function is to assure that people strictly follow Islamic rules, such as Friday prayers, separation of single men and women, and limitations on singing and dancing.

Pakistan Province Passes Law Creating Office to Enforce Islamic Observance Howard M. Friedman 2005

If the muhtasib were bibbing wine, he would excuse a drunkard.’

The Gulistan of Sa'di 2003

Sages have said: ‘Four persons are for life in dread of four persons: a robber of the sultan, a thief of the watchman, an adulterer of an informer, and a harlot of the muhtasib.

The Gulistan of Sa'di 2003