- a variation of ulama.
ulema
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In the medieval and early modern period most of the ulema belonged to and even founded sufi orders.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2016
The ulema do not much like Badr, have refused requests by the Imam to ratify Badr's title.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a land where education a generation ago was essentially in the hands of the ulema, a powerful group of conservative Islamic religious leaders. 960,000 young Saudis are now in high schools and colleges.
From Time Magazine Archive
Opinions of the ulema, the leading religious authorities, are sought on major issues.
From Time Magazine Archive
All the worshippers stand with their faces turned towards Mecca, as the ulema in a low, wailing tone reads, or chants, the passages from the Koran.
From From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
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