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Sayyid 

(Arabic, “lord”), the honorary title of Muslims tracing their ancestry back to Muhammad or, among the Shiites, back to Ali. In Arabia of the early Middle Ages, a sayyid was the leader of a tribal alliance or tribe; in this sense, the term sometimes corresponds to “sheikh.”
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But before you head to Lajpat, stop for a while to roam through Lodhi Gardens to enjoy some greenery and look upon the architectural works of the Sayyids the Lodhis, 15th and 16th century Muslim dynasties.
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A couple of them in black turbans are sayyids - senior religious scholars.
Sunni side up by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
This pattern in the Islamic movement emphasizes the effectiveness of the traditional network of 'ulama or sayyids based on their sacredness, nobility of origin, or salvation of the soul.
MODERNITY AND TRADITION IN THE ISLAMIC MOVEMENTS IN IRAQ: CONTINUITY ... by Sakai, Keiko / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
 
 
 
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