وفه
Root entry · 5 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to religious leadership and titles within Christian communities in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Najran and among the people of the desert and Hira. It encompasses specific roles, their associated positions, and the concept of maintaining one's religious office.
Derived headwords
- 1.Guardian of the churchclassical
A title for a guardian or custodian of a church, specifically one who holds their cross. This term is used in the dialect of the people of the desert and Hira.
- 1.Office of the Waafihclassical
The position or office held by the الوافه (al-waafih), referring to the custodian of the church and its cross.
- 1.Religious statusclassical
The rank, status, or religious position of an individual, particularly within a clerical context. It refers to their established religious standing.
- 1.Church guardianshipclassical
The specific duty or role of guarding the church and its symbols, as held by the الوافه (al-waafih).
- 1.To maintain one's positionclassical
To remain steadfast in one's religious office or status, not being moved or changed from it. This verb is used in the context of religious roles.