AMIR TEMUR AND THE TIMURIDS: PATRONS OF THE SAYYIDS

Abstract

The article analyzes the meaning of the term "sayyid" and the patronage of Sahibqiran Amir Temur. Because sayyids were considered a privileged group among Muslim communities in the Middle Ages in Eastern countries, and their influence was high among religious people. Before Islam, the word Sayyid represented the title of the head of the Arab tribe and was used in the meanings of "leader", "chief". Later, the level of use of this word expanded, meaning "great", "great". This word, which was used as an honorary title of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was later replaced by various combinations. Like Sayyidul Mursalin (the greatest of the prophets), Sayyid Qurayshi (the head of the Quraysh tribe). In particular, Sayyids are mentioned with respect in many pages of "Temur Tuzuklari". The following words are emphasized in "Tuzuklar": "First of all, I ordered to respect the sayyids and scholars, to provide for any requests they may have, and to inform them about their condition without fail." As noted in the work, Sayyids took an active part in Sahibqiran meetings and gave valuable opinions on state, legal, and moral issues. Sahibqiran learned many issues related to halal and haram from them.