wot does sheikh mean? who can have this title and how?
The word itself has several meanings and differs if used by a Muslim or a non-Muslim Arab.
The very basic definition of Sheikh is "old man" however among the non Muslims it is usualy used to mean a "Wise Man" among the Bedouins it is a tribal leader or elder. In Islam it is used as a Title for Scholars.
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