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alim in Arabic

عَالِم ʕālim

/ˈɑːlɪm/

alim in Arabic: عَالِم (ʕālim). In English, alim means an educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.

Arabic words for alim

scholar of Islamic law
عَالِم ʕālim

English meaning of alim

  1. noun An educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.

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Questions about alim in Arabic

What is the meaning of alim in Arabic?
Alim in Arabic is عَالِم (ʕālim).
ما معنى كلمة alim؟
Alim: عَالِم (ʕālim).
What does alim mean in English?
Alim means an educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.

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