sayyid
(in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.
a title of respect, especially for royal personages.
Origin of sayyid
1- Also said, sayed, sayid .
Words Nearby sayyid
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How to use sayyid in a sentence
The best known was Brotherhood alumnus sayyid Qutb, whom the Egyptian state executed in 1966.
On Dec.15, 2011, she and fellow activist Masooma Al-sayyid were arrested at a peaceful protest.
Bahrain Human-Rights Activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja Dying in Prison | Madison Shimoda | April 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTNot a little surprised, he asked Mirza sayyid Ali whether he comprehended this.
Henry Martyn Saint and Scholar | George SmithWalking afterwards with Mirza sayyid Ali, he told me how much one of my remarks had affected him, namely, that he had no humility.
Henry Martyn Saint and Scholar | George SmithAt the same moment arrived sayyid Qsim, the commandant of Pp!
The Bbur-nma in English | Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
This may be the one with which sayyid Dakn was concerned (f. 346).
The Bbur-nma in English | Babur, Emperor of HindustanThis was the reform in Islam led by sayyid Ahmad16 and his followers.
British Dictionary definitions for sayyid
sayid said
/ (ˈsaɪɪd) /
a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain
a Muslim honorary title
Origin of sayyid
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