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Meanings of ulama in English

Portuguese
ulemá

The body of Mullahs (Muslim scholars trained in Islam and Islamic law) who are the interpreters of Islam's sciences and doctrines and laws and the chief guarantors of continuity in the spiritual and intellectual history of the Islamic community.

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Examples for "ulema"
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His public scolding of the top ulema, aired on national television, was unprecedented.
The Guardian
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Mirajuddin was a former member of parliament and a senior member of a pro-Taliban Islamic group, Jamiat-e-ulema-e-Islam.
Reuters
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It had caused division between piety and rationalism, which had affected the intellectual standing of the ulema.
A history of god: the 4000-year quest of judaism, christianity, ...
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As to their learning, there is an immense difference between a Turkish ulema and a Moorish doctor.
Travels in Morocco, Volume 1.
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In Turkey, the closure of the madrasahs led inevitably to the decline of the authority of the ulema.
A history of god: the 4000-year quest of judaism, christianity, ...
Usage of ulama in English
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His father was one of the viziers, not one of the 'ulamá.
Some Answered Questions
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Even the Persian government itself became awakened and regretted that which had arisen through the fault of the 'ulamá.
Some Answered Questions
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Some there are in Persia who have become liberated through this cause, whose cleverness and eloquence the 'ulamá cannot refute.
A Compilaton on Women
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Likewise, the foundation of the religion of Muḥammad has disappeared, but its form remains in the hands of the official 'ulamá.
Some Answered Questions
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For example, two men will go to law, and one of the 'ulamá will find for the plaintiff and another for the defendant.
The Secret of Divine Civilization
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Many 'ulamá and public men, as well as other people, joyfully sacrificed their lives in His Cause, and hastened to the plain of martyrdom.
Some Answered Questions
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Then he appointed the 'ulamás of 'Iráq to intercede for him.
Memorials of the Faithful
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He was molested and harassed; the inhabitants rioted, and the evil 'ulamás plotted his death.
Memorials of the Faithful
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By some of the 'Ulamá they are considered to be equal to the Mujtahidín of the third class.
The Faith of Islam
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'Ulamá, from the Arabic 'alima, to know, may be translated learned men, scientists, religious authorities.
Extracts from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and `Abdu'l-Bahá and f...
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One day the government leaders, pillars of the country, the city's 'ulamás, leading mystics and intellectuals came out to the Mansion.
Memorials of the Faithful
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This was soon known throughout the city; to the eyes of the evil 'ulamás, he was now an object of hate and contempt.
Memorials of the Faithful
Translations for ulama
Portuguese
ulemáulema
Ulama through the time