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sheikhor shaykhAmong Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders. Within the broader Arabic-speaking community, the word may also be used as a title or form of respectful address or to designate a religious authority. Its significance may vary from region to region. sheikh, sheik in Muslim countries a. the head of an Arab tribe, village, etc. b. a high priest or religious leader, esp a Sufi master How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Nana Asma'u was the daughter of Shehu Usman 'dan Fodio, a Fulbe scholar. The elderly mayor, Aqif Shehu, and his younger associate, Dr. Shehu said about 3,000 Kosovo refugees had been hiding for two weeks in the mountains along the border with Albania, but Serb forces tracked them down with helicopters. |
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