learned man, especially in the law and other religious matters.
A religious class in Islamic society.
the body of mullahs (Muslim scholars trained in Islam and Islamic law) who are the interpreters of Islam's sciences and doctrines and laws and the chief guarantors of continuity in the spiritual and intellectual history of the Islamic community
The learned Muslim scholars.
the learned, knowledgeble people in Islam. Plural form of alim.
islamic scholars or people well-versed with islamic sciences.
(singular: 'alim). 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.
