Hodja
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Hodža, also spelled as Khawaja, Hoca, Hodžić, or (in Albanian
) Hoxha
, is a title of respect in some Central Asian, Middle Eastern and European cultures, used for people who have performed the Hajj
a difficult and often dangerous feat in the Middle Ages, especially for those living far away from Arabia. Hodža can also refer to a folkloric character
known for his sharp wit. It is often used to refer to Muslim
Imam
s or the Muezzin
.
The Persian word Hodja (خواجه) is also used to refer to those who have knowledge and wisdom at a time as in the case with "ârif" different from mere "âlim" (having only knowledge without wisdom)in Arabic. An "ârif" has a virtue of "irfan" meaning deep insight into and reflection on the objects or entities, which is known to be the "knowledge of things" (or the truth about the things). This insight or reflection is said to be acquired through the practice of sufism (sayr al-sulûq)and manifests itself with refined ethical concerns and moral behaviour. A privileged and prestigious group of hodjas like Rûmi, Suhreverdî, Rabbanî, Gilanî or Bahaeddin are called "hacegân" who are also the chief figures teaching sufism and spiritual wisdom.
Albanian language
Albanian is an Indo-European language spoken by approximately 7.6 million people, primarily in Albania and Kosovo but also in other areas of the Balkans in which there is an Albanian population, including western Macedonia, southern Montenegro, southern Serbia and northwestern Greece...
) Hoxha
Hoxha
Hoxha is an Albanian surname and variant of the title Hodja, and could refer to several people:* Iljaz Hoxha, Albanian Janissary, scientist, and personal teacher to Ottoman Empire's sultan Bayezid II....
, is a title of respect in some Central Asian, Middle Eastern and European cultures, used for people who have performed the Hajj
Hajj
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so...
a difficult and often dangerous feat in the Middle Ages, especially for those living far away from Arabia. Hodža can also refer to a folkloric character
Nasreddin
Nasreddin was a Seljuq satirical Sufi figure, sometimes believed to have lived during the Middle Ages and considered a populist philosopher and wise man, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. He appears in thousands of stories, sometimes witty, sometimes wise, but often, too, a fool or...
known for his sharp wit. It is often used to refer to Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
Imam
Imam
An imam is an Islamic leadership position, often the worship leader of a mosque and the Muslim community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the imam is the one who leads Islamic worship services. More often, the community turns to the mosque imam if they have a religious question...
s or the Muezzin
Muezzin
A muezzin , or muzim, is the chosen person at a mosque who leads the call to prayer at Friday services and the five daily times for prayer from one of the mosque's minarets; in most modern mosques, electronic amplification aids the muezzin in his task.The professional muezzin is chosen for his...
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The Persian word Hodja (خواجه) is also used to refer to those who have knowledge and wisdom at a time as in the case with "ârif" different from mere "âlim" (having only knowledge without wisdom)in Arabic. An "ârif" has a virtue of "irfan" meaning deep insight into and reflection on the objects or entities, which is known to be the "knowledge of things" (or the truth about the things). This insight or reflection is said to be acquired through the practice of sufism (sayr al-sulûq)and manifests itself with refined ethical concerns and moral behaviour. A privileged and prestigious group of hodjas like Rûmi, Suhreverdî, Rabbanî, Gilanî or Bahaeddin are called "hacegân" who are also the chief figures teaching sufism and spiritual wisdom.
See also
- HoxhaHoxhaHoxha is an Albanian surname and variant of the title Hodja, and could refer to several people:* Iljaz Hoxha, Albanian Janissary, scientist, and personal teacher to Ottoman Empire's sultan Bayezid II....
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(Bosnian) - Hoca (Turkish)
- KhawajaKhawajaKhawaja or Khwaja is a title used in Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia. It means Lord or Master.Khwajagan is a word often used to refer to a chains of Central Asian Naqshbandi Sufi Masters from the 10th to the 16th century A.D. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh the word is used many times for some...
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