The ruling on using the word "Sidi" for some people

Question:
We notice that some people use the word "Sidi" for others, so what is your opinion on this matter?

Answer:
Naturally, there is a distinction regarding this word. If it is said to the leader of the people, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, there is no harm in it. As he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, if it is said to the leader of the people, there is no harm in it. However, if it is adopted as a custom and given to those who do not deserve it, then that is not allowed. Or if it is said out of, for example, belief in the person, if it is out of the belief that there is blessing in him, that he is a master, and that one seeks blessing through him, then this is absolutely not permissible. This is one of the means of shirk (associating partners with Allah). When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was told, "You are our master and our master," he said, "The Master is Allah. Say what you say, or part of what you say." In any case, using it in its proper place is fine, but using it in an improper place, or using it out of seeking blessing from the person, or exalting the person as the ignorant do with those they see as having blessing, calling them "Siddiqs" (masters) and exalting them to seek their blessing, this falls under shirk. Yes.