Aalim

Aalim (; plural: Ulama) in its original meaning is known as a scholar.A.C. Brown, Jonathan (2014). Misquoting Muhammad: The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy. Oneworld Publications. p. 3. . The ulama (literally, the learned ones) More specifically, in Sunni Islam, an aalim is regarded as the one who protects and explains religious knowledge of Islam. Ulama are educated in religious schools called madrasas. By tradition, a student who had completed his studies was accepted by his teacher. The student was given the permission for teaching and for giving lawful opinions, called fatwa. Through time, this practice established a chain of teachers and pupils.Graham, William (1993). "Traditionalism in Islam: An essay in interpretation". Journal of Interdisciplinary history. 23 (3): 495–522.

Branches of learning
The branches of learning include, Theology, Mysticism, Law, Philosophy and Ethics.

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Category:Muslim scholars