Islamic Administration

Diwan
Central administration or a specific branch of government in an Islamic state, or a collection of poetry or prose in literary circles.
Muhtasib (محْتسِب)
An official in classical Islamic administrations responsible for enforcing public morality and overseeing public welfare

Dictionary of Islam

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