Sharif

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Sharīf (Arabic: شريف ) is a traditional Arab tribal title given to those to serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets, property, land, wells etc.

It is used, in the Islamic tradition (both Sunni and Shia Islam), to refer to those claiming descent from Muhammad through Hasan, son of his daughter Fatima Zahra and son-in-law ˤAlī. (Descendants of another son, Husayn, are often referred to as Sayyid.) From 1201, this family held the office of the Sharīf of Makkah and descendants now rule Jordan.

Note: The English term sheriff is not related to the Arabic term.

See also

• Sayyid
• Mazār-e Sharīf

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