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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesstudioso islamico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: studioso islamico
"Lo studioso islamico ha guidato la preghiera comunitaria."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Muslim scholar, teacher, or person who has completed traditional Islamic education and is qualified to teach religious law and theology.
"The local maulvi delivered a powerful sermon during Friday prayers at the mosque." - 2
An honorific title given to a respected religious scholar or teacher in Islamic societies, particularly in South Asia.
"Families in the village often consulted Maulvi Ahmed for guidance on personal and community matters."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word 'mawlavi' or 'mawlawi', meaning 'my master' or 'associated with a master', which stems from the root 'walī' (ruler, master, or guardian). It entered English through South Asian languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Persian during the British colonial period to designate a Muslim scholar or religious teacher learned in Islamic law.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maulvi" is said worldwide
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ouléma
Transliteration: oulema
"L'ouléma a enseigné les principes de la loi islamique aux étudiants."
islamischer Gelehrter
Transliteration: islamischer gelehrter
"Der islamische Gelehrte erklärte die Bedeutung des Textes."
studioso islamico
Transliteration: studioso islamico
"Lo studioso islamico ha guidato la preghiera comunitaria."
erudito islámico
Transliteration: erudito islamico
"El erudito islámico respondió a las preguntas de los fieles."
erudito islâmico
Transliteration: erudito islamico
"O erudito islâmico explicou os ensinamentos tradicionais."
मौलाना
Transliteration: Maulana
"मौलाना ने मस्जिद में धर्मोपदेश दिया।"
伊斯兰学者
Transliteration: Yīsīlán xuézhě
"这位伊斯兰学者在清真寺里授课。"
이슬람 학자
Transliteration: iseullam hakja
"이슬람 학자가 모스크에서 가르침을 주었습니다."
イスラム学者
Transliteration: isuramu gakusha
"イスラム学者が礼拝で説教を行った。"
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