Alim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑːlɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alim is a noun meaning An educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.
Meaning
An educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.
Example Sentences
Akram is a working alim, lecturing in mosques and universities and dispensing fatwas on issues like inheritance and divorce.
Word Forms
- alims
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include food, ulama, mullah, alfaqui, moollah, olema.
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