al-hakim
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A historical figure: Al-Hakim refers to a specific Fatimid caliph who ruled in Egypt. He is noted for his religious declarations and for being associated with the foundation of the Druze faith.
Examples of Usage
- Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah was the sixth Fatimid caliph.
- The reign of al-Hakim was marked by controversial religious policies.
- The Druze religious tradition traces its origins to the time of al-Hakim.
Advanced Usage
- "al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah": This is the full regnal title, meaning "The Ruler by the Command of God."
- The term is used in historical and religious studies to refer specifically to this caliph and the period of his rule.
Variants and Related Words
- Hakim (noun): A ruler, judge, or wise man; a physician in some Islamic cultures. (Note: This is a separate, more common word with a different meaning).
- Fatimid (adjective): Relating to the Fatimid Caliphate, the dynasty al-Hakim belonged to.
- Druze (noun): A member of the religious community that holds al-Hakim in a central, divine position.
Synonyms
- Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (full title)
- The Fatimid Caliph al-Hakim (descriptive synonym)
Notes on Meaning
This word functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the specific historical individual. It does not have general meanings or common idiomatic uses in modern English outside of historical or religious contexts.
Noun
- an Ismaili caliph of Egypt who declared himself an incarnation of God and founded the Druze religious sect (985-1021)