Before the Cadi

Vor dem Kadi, Buchmalerei, ca. 1334, unbekannter Künstler; Bildquelle: © Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Cod. A.F. fol. 30v.

The cadi was a trained lawyer whose duty was to intrepret and apply Sharia law. He was assisted by the mufti and his legal interpretation (fatwa). The cadi also served as a mediator and arbitrator.

Before the cadi, book painting, ca. 1334, unknown artist; image source: © Austrian National Library, Cod. A.F. fol. 30v.