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/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
qadi
a judge in Islamic law.
fıqh
Islamic jurisprudence.
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.