Mawlawi (Islamic title)
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Mawlawi (
, which has several meanings, including "lord".Arabic for "our master") gave the order its name. The order, propagated throughout Anatolia, controlled Konya and environs by the 15th century and in the 17th century appeared in Istanbul.[1]
Indian Subcontinent
Although the words Maulvi, Molvi and Maulana are interchangeable in the Indian subcontinent as a title of respect, Maulana is more often associated with formal qualification following study at a madrasa or darul uloom whereas Maulvi is usually more a general title for religious figures.
In the Pakistani and Central Asian context, where Mullah does not carry a formal meaning, "Maulana" or "Maulvi" is often the word of choice for addressing or referring to respected Muslim religious scholars (ulama).
Bangladesh
In
Aalim
(intermediate) or Maulvi Fazil (advanced).
See also
References
- Britannica Online Encyclopedia.