emir
Gulf state ruler
An emir is a Muslim ruler, prince, or military commander.
The title has been used across the Islamic world for leaders of varying rank—from provincial governors to heads of state.
Today it most commonly refers to rulers of certain Gulf states: the Emir of Kuwait, the Emir of Qatar.
Also spelled amir.
Muslim royal ruler
- sheikhArab tribal head
- caliphIslamic head of state
- princeRoyal family male
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
sovereign · khan · rajah · pasha · vizier · bey · nawab · malik
Supreme independent authority
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- ruleGoverning principle or standard
- dominionAuthority to rule
decree · mandate · jurisdiction · administration · leadership · power · autonomy · regency
Elevated state or degree
- excellencySuperior merit or virtue
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- lordNobleman or ruler
- sireMale animal parent
sheikh · sultan · nobility · aristocrat · dignitary · peerage · courtier · entourage
Islamic house of worship
- shariaMuslim canonical jurisprudence
- hajjMuslim pilgrimage to Mecca
- meccaDestination for enthusiasts
- medinaHistoric Arab city core
religious authority · tradition · tribal · keffiyeh · diwan
sultan
Muslim royal ruler
monarch · sovereign · khan · rajah · pasha · vizier · bey · nawab · malik · aga
sovereignty
Supreme independent authority
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- ruleGoverning principle or standard
dominion · decree · mandate · jurisdiction · administration · leadership · power · autonomy · regency · control
highness
Elevated state or degree
- excellencySuperior merit or virtue
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- lordNobleman or ruler
sire · sheikh · sultan · nobility · aristocrat · dignitary · peerage · courtier · entourage · retinue
mosque
Islamic house of worship
medina · religious authority · tradition · tribal · keffiyeh · diwan
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
oil · riches · affluence · treasury · estates · falconry · thoroughbred · yacht · gold · jewels
caliphate
Islamic successor-led government
dominion · fiefdom · sheikhdom · province · jurisdiction · territory · domain
- African RulersCleopatra, Menelik II, Haile Selassie, Shaka Zulu, Sundiata Keita
- Middle EastIraq, Baghdad, Cairo, Iran, Jordan
- royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, kings
- Royalty & Nobilityking, queen, prince, princess, duke
- ancient nobilitypharaoh, emperor, king, queen, prince
- ArabiaSaudi Arabia, Mecca, Medina, Kaaba, Riyadh