Hakim

/hɑːˈkiːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A Muslim judge or magistrate who has the authority to administer justice and make legal decisions according to Islamic law.
The hakim ruled on the case, ensuring that the verdict was in accordance with Sharia principles.
An enlightened or wise person, often in a historical or philosophical context.
Many people sought the counsel of the hakim for guidance in times of trouble.
A term used in some cultures to refer to a physician or healer, particularly in traditional medicine.
The village hakim was known for using herbal remedies to treat various ailments.

Etymology

From Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm), meaning 'wise' or 'judicious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hakim al-shuhada:
a judge of the martyrs
hakim al-azhar:
a title for a chief judge in Islamic courts

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A wise person.
You’re such a hakim when it comes to solving problems.
A healer or doctor.
Everyone goes to the hakim for advice on health.