Alawi (name)
Encyclopedia
Alawi means "follower of Ali", and is a common surname (and sometimes as a given name) in the Muslim world
. In Arab countries occupied by the British Empire
, the name is transliterated as "Alawi". In Arab countries that were occupied by the French Third Republic
, the name is transliterated as "Alaoui". In South Asia
it is usually transliterated as "Alavi" or "Alvi" (see Alavi).
Muslim world
The term Muslim world has several meanings. In a religious sense, it refers to those who adhere to the teachings of Islam, referred to as Muslims. In a cultural sense, it refers to Islamic civilization, inclusive of non-Muslims living in that civilization...
. In Arab countries occupied by the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
, the name is transliterated as "Alawi". In Arab countries that were occupied by the French Third Republic
French Third Republic
The French Third Republic was the republican government of France from 1870, when the Second French Empire collapsed due to the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, to 1940, when France was overrun by Nazi Germany during World War II, resulting in the German and Italian occupations of France...
, the name is transliterated as "Alaoui". In South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
it is usually transliterated as "Alavi" or "Alvi" (see Alavi).
Alawi
- Ahmad al-AlawiAhmad al-AlawiAhmad al-Alawi , , was the founder of a popular modern Sufi order, the Darqawiyya Alawiyya, a branch of the Shadhiliyya.-Biography:...
- Alawi bin HusainAlawi bin HusainAlawi bin Husain was the Sultan of and on Anjouan island from 1796 to his death in 1816. He was succeeded by his son Abdallah bin Alawi.-References:...
- Abdallah bin AlawiAbdallah bin AlawiAbdallah bin Alawi was the Sultan of and on Anjouan island from 1816 to 1832, and then again from 1833 to his death in 1836. He was succeeded first by Ali bin Salim, and finally by Saidi Alawi bin Abdallah.-References:...
- Hisham AlawiHisham AlawiHisham Alawi , also spelled Hicham Alawi born June 24, 1979 is a Moroccan footballer who played for Omani giants, Dhofar S.C., in Salalah, as well as Moroccan giants, Difaa El Jadida...
- Majeed Al AlawiMajeed Al AlawiDr Majeed Mohsen Al Alawi is Bahrain’s former Minister of Labour Affairs. For a short time, he was also Minister of Housing. Under his leadership, the country carried out wide-ranging labour reforms with potentially profound implications for its economy and society. The reforms were not without...
- Alawi ShukriAlawi ShukriAlawi Shukri Al Braik is a cricketer who has played one One Day International for the United Arab Emirates.- External links :**...
- Abdulaziz Fayez Al AlawiAbdulaziz Fayez Al AlawiAbdulaziz Fayez Subait Khalifa Al Alawi is an Emirati footballer commonly known as Azooz or Abdulaziz Fayez, who currently plays as a Forward for Al Ain.-Early life:...
- Badar Juma Subait Al Alawi
- Moath Hamza Ahmed al Alwi
- Muhammad Alawi al-MalikiMuhammad Alawi al-MalikiShaykh al-Sharif Al-Sayyid Muhammad al-Hasan ibn Alawi ibn Abbas ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Maliki al-Hasani al-'Idrisi al-Makki was a prominent Sunni Islamic scholar from Saudi Arabia. He was born in Mecca to a family of well known scholars who, like himself, taught in the Sacred Mosque...
Alaoui
- Mariem Alaoui SelsouliMariem Alaoui SelsouliMariem Alaoui Selsouli is a Moroccan middle- and long-distance runner. She was born in Marrakech.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*1500 metres - 4:00.77 min *3000 metres - 8:29.52 min *5000 metres - 14:36.52 min -References:...
- Zakaria AlaouiZakaria AlaouiZakaria Alaoui El-Achraf is a retired Moroccan football goalkeeper.He spent most of his career with Kawkab Marrakech, playing for the club between 1983 and 1997. Between 1998 and 2000, he played for French clubs Tours FC, SO Châtellerault and Paris FC, before finishing his career...
- Suleiman al-Alaoui