mullah(m): priest, learned, pious

Description of mullah: A mullah is an honorific title for Muslim clergy, religious scholars, and mosque leaders who teach Islamic theology and law. The term derives from the Quranic word for "lord" and traditionally applies to those trained in religious schools called madrasahs. Unlike an imam, which designates a prayer leader in specific regions like the Maghreb, mullah is the predominant title across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia for village and neighborhood