Scholar (or any elder and/or respected man)
From the Arabic word for 'elder'. A title that is earned, not inherited. Given to tribal leaders, business chieftains and public figures.
Muslim religious authority
the leader of an Arab village or family
a leader of a village or tribe and is in a sense very much the father of his people
shaikh ) The word Sheikh is a title for an elderly person or a religious leader in a community. This title is also given to a wise person. – Here, often refers to the head of a tariqat.
A sheikh is a saintly, self-realized individual who serves as a spiritual guide for others.
The head of a family or tribe. Traditionally, the holder of this title should be a man of some spiritual awareness, ie a godly man, and not just one who happens to be powerful through other means. The original role model could be said to be the prophet Mohamed himself
The head of a big family and sometimes a title for Moslem clerics for respect. Ar: old man.
Shaikh, also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh (Arabic: شيخ), is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of a tribe, lord, revered wise man, or Islamic scholar. A daughter or wife of a Sheikh is sometimes called Sheikhah (Arabic: شيخة).