Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Scherif from Mecca
The scribes of Mecca – The Hashemitic House
The title "Shirif" referred in Mecca primarily to the descendants of Hassan, one of the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad. From these widely dispersed Hashemitic families emerged the rulers of the holy city since the 10th century. They oversaw Mecca, regulated the affairs of the pilgrims, and provided water, security, and routes during the Hajj.
A particularly persistent line began in 1201 with Qatada ibn Idris. His descendants, often called Qatadids after him, formed the emirs and grand sherifs of Mecca for over seven centuries. Their position required diplomatic skill: Egyptian Mamluks, later the Ottoman Sultans, claimed supremacy over the Hadschas, while the sherifs on the ground preserved their hereditary authority, their tribal connections, and the administration of the shrines. Within the house several branches emerged, including Dhawu Zayd and Dhawu Awn.
From the branch of Dhawu Awn came Hussein ibn Ali. Sultan Abdülhamid II appointed him in 1908 as Sherif and Emir of Mecca. During the First World War, Hussein led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1916 and subsequently assumed the title of King in Hadscha. His sons Ali, Abdullah and Faisal assumed important roles: Ali succeeded in Hadscha, Abdullah founded the Emirate of Transjordan in 1921, and Faisal became first King of Syria, then of Iraq.
In 1925, the rule in Hudscha passed to Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud. However, the family history continued in new states. The Iraqi royal line lasted until 1958; in Jordan, King Abdullah I was succeeded by Talal, Hussein, and in 1999 by Abdullah II. The Jordanian royal house still bears the name Haschemiten and maintains its historical responsibility for Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Thus, the long tradition of the scribes of Mecca became a visible political and cultural legacy that still exists today.
Sources: Royal Hashemite Court, King Hussein Foundation, Encyclopaedia Britannica
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Scherif of Mecca
The design is attributed to the Hashemitic House of the Great Scribes of Mecca. The eagle, the Hashemitic crown, and the colors black, white, green, and red follow the dynastic imagery of the Hedscha and the Hashemitic royal house.
In red, a black eagle with outstretched wings; above its head a small golden Hashemitic crown; on its chest a shield with black, silver, and green horizontal fields and a red triangle; above the head shield a gold-red strip crown.
Descendants of Hasan have been the scribes of Mecca since the Middle Ages. The Qatadi branch of Dhawu Awn produced Hussein ibn Ali, who led the Arab Revolt in 1916; from his sons came the ruling houses of Hadscha, Iraq, and Jordan.
Sources: Royal Hashemite Court, Coat of Arms of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, King Hussein Foundation, Project history „Scherif von Mekka“
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
