Rashid

Rashid is a common Arabic name that translates to "rightly guided" or "having the true faith." It is often used as both a given name and a surname. The name has been used by several notable people throughout history, including Rashid al-Din Tabib, a Persian physician and historian, and Rashid Nezhmetdinov, a renowned Russian chess player.

Etymology

The name Rashid is derived from the Arabic root "R-Sh-D," which means "to guide." In the context of Islamic tradition, a Rashid is someone who is rightly guided by God and follows the true faith.

Notable people

Several notable people have carried the name Rashid, including:

• Rashid al-Din Tabib, a Persian physician and historian
• Rashid Nezhmetdinov, a renowned Russian chess player
• Rashid Rida, a Syrian Islamic reformer and journalist
• Rashid Minhas, a Pakistani Air Force pilot and national hero
• Rashid Khan (cricketer), an Afghan cricketer

See also

• Rashidun, the first four caliphs of the Islamic world, often referred to as the "Rightly Guided Caliphs"
• Rashid (disambiguation), for other uses of the name

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