Meaning & Definition of word "Hakim"

Hakim

/hɑːˈkiːm/

noun:

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

Meaning: A wise person.

Example Sentence: You’re such a hakim when it comes to solving problems.

Meaning: A healer or doctor.

Example Sentence: Everyone goes to the hakim for advice on health.