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Originally Posted by Aicha-belgium  what is a scholar....is that the same as a student? |
A true Scholar will always be a student, because a true scholar will understand that there is always more to learn. But, a scholar also has the ability to share and teach what has been learned and has learned more than most people.
I believe the best way to think of an Islamic scholar would be as a person who has attained a Ph.D but has not given up learning and is still working on additional Ph.Ds.
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From the American Heritage dictionary:
scholar
(skŏl'ər) pronunciation
n.
1.
1. A learned person.
2. A specialist in a given branch of knowledge: a classical scholar.
2. One who attends school or studies with a teacher; a student.
3. A student who holds or has held a particular scholarship.
[Middle English scoler, from Old French escoler and from Old English scolere, both from Medieval Latin scholāris, from Late Latin, of a school, from Latin scola, schola, school.
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The Real Meaning of an Ulema
What the Term Ulema Really Means and How It Should Be Applied Today
© Maria Zain
Nov 12, 2007
Ulemas are traditionally known as Islamic scholars. By definition, however, they are people of knowledge - even if their ambits include secular issues.
The ulema today is known as a man or woman who is well versed in Islamic jurisprudence. This person is knowledgeable of all matters relating to Islamic creed. Most weight falls upon Islamic beliefs; Qur'anic studies and reading; prayers and other forms of worship as well as the Prophetic sunnah. In the English language, we know the ulema as "the Islamic scholar."
By defining what is Islamic, people's perception of what does not fall under an Islamic scholar's jurisdiction is known as secular matters
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