mohtaseeb(m): inspectorofvirtue

Description of mohtaseeb: Mohtasib is an Urdu word denoting an official who investigates and redresses grievances caused by governmental maladministration, serving as a public accountability mechanism. The term originates from early Muslim states, where appointed officials ensured citizens received fair treatment from administrators. Unlike a judge who interprets law in formal courts, a mohtasib operates through informal reconciliation processes to resolve disputes amicably. Differs from bureaucratic complaint departments in that mohtasibs possess independent