51.   James Ngobe, the U.N. representative at the talks, said a more permanent cease fire would have to await the establishment of the governing commission of religious scholars.

52.   Most middle-aged men, business people and religious scholars fled Balanballe on Monday, the elder said.

53.   Religious scholars and a political observer voiced concern yesterday over possible adverse repercussions if people established religion-affiliated political parties.

54.   Since the seventh century, religious scholars have been interpreting Islamic law and establishing acceptable business practices and investment guidelines for Muslims.

55.   Some religious scholars backed Kuru, while others were opposed.

56.   Sufis are religious scholars who avoid any political influence.

57.   The defendants, who include doctors, professors, religious scholars and former government officials, stood in a makeshift cage set up inside.

58.   The commission would choose a slate of religious scholars who would have the power to draft a peace plan to which both sides in the conflict would adhere.

59.   The first bomb damaged the entrance of the home of a religious scholar who was seen as an ally of the cult.

60.   The Hijaz Clergymen Group is a Saudi opposition organization made up of religious scholars.