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Muhammad Atallah Al-Kasm
Muhammad Atallah al-Kasm (; 1844–1938) was one of the most important Ulama, Islamic scholars in Damascus in the 20th century. He was the first Grand Mufti, Grand Mufti of Syria after its independence in 1918 from the Ottoman Empire and held that position until his death in 1938. Life Muhammad Atallah al-Kasm was born in Damascus in 1844 into a wealthy family of scholars, merchants, and scientists whose Sharif, noble lineage traces back to Ali, Ali ibn Abu Talib. In his native Damascus, Atallah will study Fiqh, Islamic jurisprudence and be educated by some of the most important scholars of those years, such as Sheikh Muhammad al-Tantawi, Sheikh Abdullah al-Rikabi al-Sukkari and Sheikh Salim al-Attar. From a young age and for many years of his life, Atallah will work at the Maktab Anbar school and was a teacher at the Umayyad Mosque and at the Yalbugha Mosque. By the time the World War I, Great War broke out, Atallah was one of the most respected scholars in the entire Levant. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulama
In Islam, the ''ulama'' ( ; also spelled ''ulema''; ; singular ; feminine singular , plural ) are scholars of Islamic doctrine and law. They are considered the guardians, transmitters, and interpreters of religious knowledge in Islam. "Ulama" may refer broadly to the educated class of such religious scholars, including Theology, theologians, Religious law, canon lawyers (muftis), judges (qadis), professors, and high state religious officials. Alternatively, "ulama" may refer specifically to those holding governmental positions in an Islamic state. By longstanding tradition, ulama are educated in religious institutions (''madrasas''). The Quran and sunnah (authentic hadith) are the scriptural sources of Sharia, traditional Islamic law. Traditional way of education Students of Islamic doctrine do not seek out a specific educational institution, but rather seek to join renowned teachers. By tradition, a scholar who has completed their studies is approved by their teacher. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
