Sheikh

Sheikh , also rendered as Sheik , Shaykh , Shaikh , Sheyh , Šeih , Šejh , Şeyh and other variants ( Arabic : , shaykh ; pl. shuyūkh ), is a word or honorific term in the Arabic language that literally means " elder ." It is commonly used to designate an elder of a tribe , a revered wise man, or an Islamic scholar . Although the title generally refers to a male, a very small number of female sheikhs have also existed in history. It also refers to a man over 40 or 50 years old generally. While even a new Muslim can be called a sheikh if he is diligent in seeking the knowledge of Islam based upon the Quran and authentic Sunnah , he can be referred to as such by those he teaches. And usually a person is known as a sheikh when they have completed their undergraduate university studies in Islamic studies and are trained in giving lectures. . The word sheikh under this meaning is a synonym of Alim , pl. Ulema , (a learned person in Islam, a scholar) , Mawlawi , Mawlana , Muhaddith , Faqih , Qadi , Mufti , Hadhrat or Hafiz . The Islamic Dictionary online, 'Sheikh' About the Sheikh The Islamic Dicationary online, 'Alim'

Sheikh (pronounced / ˈ ʃ eɪ k / SHAYK or / ˈ ʃ iː k / SHEEK ; šayḫ , mostly pronounced , plural شيوخ šuyūḫ )—also spelled Sheik , Shaik , Shayk , Shaikh , Cheikh or Shekh , or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific title in the Arabic language . It commonly designates the ruler of a tribe , who inherited the title from his father. "Sheikh" is given to a royal male at birth, whereas the related title "Sheikha" is given to a royal female at birth. "Sheikh" also often serves as a title for prominent Islamic leaders or clerics.

Sheikh ( / ʃ eɪ k / SHAYKH , / ʃ iː k / SHEEK ; šayḫ , mostly pronounced , plural شيوخ šuyūḫ )—also transliterated Sheik , Sheyikh , Shaykh , Shayk , Cheikh , Shekh , Shaik and Shaikh —is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It commonly designates the ruler of a tribe or a royal family member, who inherited the title from his father. "Sheikh" is given to a royal male at birth and the related title "Sheikha" is given to a royal female at birth.

Arabic and Islamic honorific title For the city in Somaliland, see Sheikh, Somaliland . Sheikh (pronounced / ʃ eɪ k / SHAYK or / ʃ iː k / SHEEK ; shaykh , commonly , plural شيوخ shuyūkh ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning " Elder "; in a monarchical context it is also translated as " Lord / Master ". It commonly designates a chief of a tribe or a royal family member in the Gulf Arab states , or a Muslim religious scholar . It is also used as an honorary title by people claiming to be descended (either patrilineally or matrilineally) from Hasan ibn Ali or Husayn ibn Ali , grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad . 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 sheikh is mentioned in the Quran at three places, in verse 72 of Surah Hud , in verse 78 of Surah Yusuf and in verse 23 of Surah Al-Qasas . (Subscription or participating institution membership required.) "Sheikh Community, Islam Religion, Middel East" . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

Arabic and Islamic honorific title For the city in Somaliland, see Sheikh, Somaliland . Sheikh ( / ʃ eɪ k , ʃ iː k / SHAYK , SHEEK , Arabic : شَيْخ , romanized : shaykh [ʃajx] , commonly [ʃeːχ] , plural : شُيُوخ , shuyūkh [ʃujuːx] ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning " elder ". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar . Though this title generally refers to men, there are also a small number of female sheikhs in history. The title Syeikha or Sheikha generally refers to women. 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 . A royal family member of the United Arab Emirates and some other Arab countries, also has this title, since the ruler of each emirate is also the sheikh of their tribe. There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).