Re: Please tell me the difference between
Molvi = Mullah = Mulana were use for a person of certain education level in Indo-pak ( until the image was thrashed by some bad guys)
Aalim Singular = Ulema Plural = a person have certain level of education/knowledge on certain subject, e.g. one can have command on hadith, shall be called Aalim-e-Hadith, Some have command on Mathematics, shall be called Aalim-e-Riyadiath
Islam does not and do not support the concept of priest kind of person occupying the mosque… it is self proclaimed status came into Islam, impressed by Hinduism… yes govt. or board of trustees can appoint a person to lead prayers in the mosque…
And Allah knows the best