shaykh
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- noun
- /ʃeɪk/
:
sheij
- The mureed should, when asking questions to the shaykh, preserve the limits of his or her own station.
Examples
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The second rule implies the fixed decision to persevere in obedience to your shaykh.
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The seventh rule demands that you ask your shaykh to give an explanation of your visions.
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You should not be in a hurry to talk to your shaykh.
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Some of the duties towards your shaykh you can only realize by showing good manners.
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You should also try to harmonize every word of your shaykh with your own state.
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When you are together with your shaykh, you should not speak with a loud voice, as it is not courteous.
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The third rule implies that you submit yourself to the choices of your shaykh.
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The eighth rule demands that you give an attentive ear to the words of your shaykh.
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The thirteenth rule implies that you keep silent about the secrets of your shaykh.
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The disciples gathered around their shaykh to receive guidance on their spiritual journeys.
Synonyms
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A person who guides others in religious beliefs and inner life
A spiritual guide in Sufi Islam who leads people on their inner path
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word shaykh, often spelled sheikh, comes from Arabic shaykh meaning 'elder' or 'old man' and was used for respected teachers in Sufi groups. So a shaykh is a spiritual guide who leads and teaches disciples.