The word amir is not in the Quran, but its root is: “Obey Allah, obey the Messenger and those in authority (uli al-amr) among you” (4:59). The Prophet ﷺ said: “Each of you is a shepherd responsible for his flock: the amir over the people is a shepherd, and he is responsible for them” (al-Bukhari 2554).
Meaning of the name Amir
Amir comes from the root ʾ-m-r of order and command (amr): one who holds authority, a prince, governor or army commander. ʿUmar was the first to be called Amir al-muʾminin, “commander of the believers”. Emir is one of the most popular boys’ names in Turkey and Bosnia; it should be confused neither with ʿAmir (عامر) nor with Amin.
O you who have believed, obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allāh and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allāh and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
So by mercy from Allāh, [O Muḥammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allāh. Indeed, Allāh loves those who rely [upon Him].
Indeed, your Lord is Allāh, who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne, arranging the matter [of His creation]. There is no intercessor except after His permission. That is Allāh, your Lord, so worship Him. Then will you not remember?
"Every one of you is a guardian and responsible for his subjects. The leader in charge of the people is a guardian and is responsible for them; the man is a guardian over his household and is responsible for them; the woman is a guardian over her husband's house and his children and is responsible…
