ulema
Britishnoun
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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
Opinions of the ulema, the leading religious authorities, are sought on major issues.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
His leaning to Christians aroused further opposition to his rule, and in January 1908 he was declared deposed by the ulema of Fez, who offered the throne to Hafid.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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