Dream - Some Muslims may already be familiar with the term habib. This term comes from the Arabic language which means beloved or loved. Arabs usually write it as 'habeeb' which means a respected figure. Meanwhile, the term habaib is the plural form of the word habib. In Indonesia itself, many people are called habib. There is even an association whose members are habaib. So who is the first person to bear the title habib?

In essence, the term "habib" is used to refer to individuals who are believed to still have a genealogical connection to Prophet Muhammad SAW. The term "habib" for the Hadrami community in Yemen, scattered throughout the world, is a title for the Sayyid Ba 'Alawi or the descendants of Prophet Muhammad SAW through the lineage of Sayyidina Alwi bin Ubaidillah.

Based on the information from Habib Zain bin Smith, the title "habib" was originally given only to the knowledgeable and highly dedicated Sayyid Ba'Alawi individuals in the community. Meanwhile, those who are considered ordinary are called Sayyid. In some regions, they are often referred to as Iyek, Ayip, or Wan.

However, now the title of "Habib" is not only given to Sayyid Ba 'Alawi who has integrity and sufficient scholarly capacity. Lately, especially in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, the title of "Habib" is also given to all Sayyid Ba 'Alawi, including those who are not scholars. In some Ba 'Alawi families, the word "Habib" is also used to refer to grandfathers. Meanwhile, the term for grandmothers is Hubaabah or Hababah.

"Thus, both the Ba 'Alawi and non-Ba 'Alawi sayyids, all have noble lineage because their bloodline is connected to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This nobility applies as long as these sayyids or habibs continue to propagate the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW with steadfastness and high dedication in society to promote a peaceful Islam."