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alim in Malay

alim

/ˈɑːlɪm/

alim in Malay: alim. In English, alim means an educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.

Malay words for alim

scholar of Islamic law
alim

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 Malay

What is the meaning of alim in Malay?
Alim in Malay is alim.
Apakah maksud alim dalam bahasa Melayu?
Alim: alim.
What does alim mean in English?
Alim means an educated scholar of Islamic law; a member of the ulema class.

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