- 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
Opinions of the ulema, the leading religious authorities, are sought on major issues.
From Time Magazine Archive
The ulema ordered it destroyed because it desecrated a holy place, and the government reluctantly agreed.
From Time Magazine Archive
As to their learning, there is an immense difference between a Turkish ulema and a Moorish doctor.
From Travels in Morocco, Volume 1. by James Richardson
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