Hujjat
حجة
ḥujja
✨Ismaili Terms
Proof or evidence; a high rank in Ismaili daʿwa hierarchy.
Full Definition
Hujja literally means proof or evidence. In Ismaili organizational structure, it refers to a high-ranking administrator of the daʿwa who serves under the Imam. The hujja is considered a proof of the Imam's authority and plays a crucial role in guiding and organizing the community.