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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: SHA-SIV |
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SHEIKH, or SHAIKH , an Arabic title of respect. Strictly it means a venerable man, of more than fifty years of age. It is specially borne by heads of religious orders, chiefs of tribes and headmen of villages. Every village
separate
quarter of a town, has a sheikh in whom is lodged the executive power of governmenta power loosely defined, and of more or less extent according to the personal character and means of the individual who wields it. A village
magistrate and chief
police . The Koran, the sole authentic authority in all matters, legal or civil, never accurately distinguished between the sheikh and the cadi
Islam
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