Western colonial governments of old had to look out for rebellions fomented by the ulema. |
Ruskin might have written that parable to illustrate the aspect which French ambitions offered to the ulema. |
As elsewhere in the Muhammadan world, the most powerful class was that of the ulema, or learned men. |
Legal professionals trained in modern law schools have largely replaced traditional ulema as interpreters of the resulting laws. |
I was present at several of the meetings of the ulema and other persons, and there was general indignation. |
But the well-meaning ulema paid dearly for this good counsel. |