Question

differentiate between ulamas and brahmins

Answer 1

The Arabic term ulama its original meaning "denotes scholars of almost all disciplines.

Brahmin is a varna(class) in Hinduism specialising as priests, teachers (acharya) and protectors of sacred learning across generations

Answer 2

Answer:

Ulama was the powerful class in Islam which included people who possess the knowledge or learning or quality of Ilm. Whereas Brahmins or Brahmin or Brahman is varna or the social class in Hindu religion.

Some other differences are given below.

Explanation:

• Ulama are the people who are theoretically and practically well versed in Muslim science or doctrine. They include religious teachers, theologians, lawyers or muftis, professors, judges or Qadis & other higher religious officials. They hold government appointments in the Muslim state.
• There is no priesthood in Islam and the priestly functions can be performed by any believer.
• Brahmins are the specified class which were termed generally as the priest.
• There is a belief among brahmins that only they can perform certain religious rituals and tasks.
• They are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge.
• They dominated areas like science, law, and other academic sciences.