The term 'Islamic Prince' can be broken down into two words, 'Amir' and 'EMIR'. Amir is a title of Arabic origin meaning 'COMMANDER' or 'prince', while EMIR is a title of Arabic origin meaning 'COMMANDER', 'GENERAL', or 'prince'. Both titles are used to refer to a leader or ruler in Islamic countries. Historically, the title of Amir was used to refer to a military COMMANDER, while the title of EMIR was used to refer to a civil or political leader. In modern times, both titles are often used interchangeably to refer to a leader or ruler in an Islamic country.