ulema
pronunciation
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Word Origin
- ulema (n.)
- "scholars of Muslim religious law," 1680s, from Arabic 'ulema "learned men, scholars," plural of 'alim "learned," from 'alama "to know."
Example
- 1. Matsumoto just right next summoned the ulema to protest raised to ministerial level .
- 2. He also must retain a consensus of the saudi royal family , religious leaders ( ulema ) , and other important elements in saudi society .
- 3. Based on the koran and the sayings attributed to muhammad , as well as the work of ulema ( muslim scholars ) , it is clear and strict in some matters ( such as family law ) and fluid and evolutionary in others ( such as commerce ) .