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ulema
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294942335
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UPD
2012-03-23
DUT
ulema
IND
1
MIS
Islam having no priesthood, Muslim lawyers (Mufti) and theologians (in Iran Ayatollahs) are collectively known as ulema, and often exert great power.
PPN
294942335
UDC
297.161
SN
A body of theologians and scholars who are experts in Islamic theology and sacred law as well as a member of such a body.
MRF
28-725
UF
imams
Muslim scholars
ulama
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