Muslim title for educated religious leaders
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Mawlana (/mɔːˈlɑːnə/; from Persian, Arabic: مولانا), also spelled as Molana or Maulana, is a title, mostly in South Asia, preceding the name of respected Muslim religious leaders, in particular graduates of religious institutions, e.g. a madrassa or a darul uloom, or scholars who have studied under other Islamic scholars.
See also
- Glossary of Islam
- Marabout, West African religious teachers
- Mawlawi
- Mullah
- Sheikh
References
- ^ "Malana definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary". www.collinsdictionary.com. Retrieved 2021-09-26.