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

Question:
We notice that some people use the word "Sidi" (my master) for others. What is your opinion on that?

Answer:
There is a distinction regarding its meanings. That is, if it is said in a great statement, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Rise up to him, for you will find him a master," there is no harm in it, as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If it is said in a great statement, there is no harm. However, if it is made a habit, or given to one who does not deserve it, or said in the context of, for example, having a belief in the person—such as believing that there is a blessing in him, that he is a master, and that one seeks blessing from him—this is never permissible. Because what are the means? When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was told, "You are our master and our master," he said, "Say 'Master of Allah,' or say some of what you said." In any case, using it in its proper place is fine, but using it in an improper place, or using it in the context of seeking blessing from the person or exalting the person, as the Dakhaniyyah do with those they see as having a blessing, calling them "Siddiq" (masters) and exalting them in order to seek their blessing, this falls under shirk (associating partners with Allah). Yes.