A scholar learned in the ways of Islam.
(plural = ulama) = a learned man, particularly in Muslim legal and religious studies; occurs in varying forms such as mullam, mullah, molla.
pl. Ulama: Scholar or cleric. Title of respect. Denotes a person of learning and rectitude.
A learned person in Islam, a scholar.
(single), Ulama (plural): Islamic scholar(s).
(pl. Ulamah) A religious scholar in Islam.
aa-lim]: One who has knowledge. This term refers commonly to a Muslim religious scholar. (pl. Ulama [oo-la-ma] ).
scholar, one who has been thoroughly trained and received teaching authorizations in the major Islamic sciences.
(plural: ulama). One who knows, a scholar, a scientist. Commonly used for someone who has a thorough knowledge of Islam and its sources, the Quran and Sunnah. An important characteristic of an 'alim, according to the Quran, is that he is deeply conscious of God and stands in awe of Him.
