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

1. an Ismaili caliph of Egypt who declared himself an incarnation of God and founded the Druze religious sect (985-1021)