Sheikh Collection (#5)

Aden Patrol Training Course
Patrol Training Course held in Sheikh Othman, Aden in 1961. Attended by Arab, Indian, Somali, Jewish & British Scouters. 1961

Mr F. Morgan with Aden Scouts
Mr F. Morgan (Commonwealth Commissioner) shaking hands with a scout from the 1st Aden Group, Sheikh Othman. 19 August 1959

The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India
Details of the Marble lattice panels on the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India - one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India

A Bektash Dervish Sheikh (Baba) wearing the traditional twelve-pointed wheel (the twelve imans). Founder of the Bektashi order was Hajji Bektash Wali (1209 - 1271)

Middle Eastern Dervish Group
Rifai Dervishes - a Dervish order founded by Shaykh Sayyid Ahmad ar-Rifai (1119-1182). Traditional Dervish order found with a marked prescence in Syria, Egypt, Kosovo and Albania

Lebanon - Druze Sheikh
Druze - 1000 year old religion - also called Druse, Duruz, Duroz and the Tawhid Faith. 750, 000 to 800, 000 adherants today in Syria, Lebanon and Israel

Card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh
The card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh - the Great Fire Walker and Famous Spiritualist

Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - at a reception
Reception for the French Minister for Public works at the house of Bach Agha Ben Ganab. One of the guests is Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - one of the most important Algerian Arab Sheikhs - much

Turkish troops listening to the Sheikh-Ul-Islams proclamation in Constantinople

Turkish Sheikh
Ibrahim Effendi Ravuji, sheikh of the howling dervishes

Doseh Ceremony
At the Doseh, or treading ceremony, held on Mohammeds birthday, sufi devotees prostrate themselves while their sheikh rides over them on his horse

Moslem & Christian
The Sheikh-ul-Islam and the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox church meet in Istanbul to discuss matters of mutual interest

Sheikh - Nigeria
Sheikh from Bornu, Nigeria

ARAB MAN
An Arab man in a traditional head-dress

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Sheikh, a title of honor and respect bestowed upon influential individuals across various cultures and regions. From the esteemed H H Sheikh of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Sheik Ajil al-Yawer of Shammar, these leaders have left an indelible mark on history. The ILN cover from 1961 showcases Kuwait and its ruler, highlighting the significance in shaping nations. Auda abu Tayi, Sheikh of the Howaitat tribe, symbolizes courage and leadership in Lawrence of Arabia's epic tale. Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan stands tall as a representative of Oman's Naim tribe, embodying their rich heritage and traditions. The mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs depicted in Ms E-14 artwork unveils the spiritual side associated with this revered title. Nature too pays homage to Sheikh with species like Sitta sp. Nuthatch named after them. The majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and religious devotion. In aviation, aircraft such as Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ, Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B HZ-KA5, Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB soar through the skies under royal patronage. Lastly, we cannot forget about historical landmarks like Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani's tomb in Baghdad that serves as a reminder of his profound influence on Islamic spirituality.