Sheikh
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title:
Sheikh
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Sheikh or Syeikh is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar. 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. It is also used as an honorary title by people claiming to be descended from Hasan ibn Ali or Husayn ibn Ali, grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In some countries, it is give
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Arabic and Islamic honorific title
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh
date created:
2003-02-02T21:20:58Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T10:05:22Z
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