sheikh
Sign in to saveSheikh ( , , , , shuyūkh ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar.
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A sheikh is an Arabic honorific title meaning "elder" that is commonly used to refer to either a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar. The term carries respect and authority, reflecting the importance of age, wisdom, and leadership in Arab and Muslim cultures.
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- Etymology and meaning
- Sufi term
- Regional usage
- Arabian Peninsula
- Lebanon
- Maghreb
- Horn of Africa
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Iran
- For women<!--'Shaykhah' redirects here-->
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Sheikh ( , , , , shuyūkh ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar.
In some countries, it is given as a surname to those of great knowledge in religious affairs, by a prestigious religious leader from a chain of Sufi scholars. The word is mentioned in the Qur'an in three places: verse 72 of Hud, 78 of Yusuf, and 23 of al-Qasas.