Rashid

Rashid is a human wizard and member of the White Council. He also has the position of Gatekeeper.

Biography
Rashid is mysterious individual, nearly as tall as Harry, who typically dresses in a cloak that covers him from head to toe with a hood that hides his face in deep shadows. During Turn Coat, Harry gets a closer look at Rashid discovering that he has a terrible burn scar down the side of his face, similar in appearance to Harry's left hand. He also has a metallic eye, which he apparently can use to see into a person's future. Described as being Middle Eastern, but with elements of a British accent, suggesting he was either an Arab immigrant to England, or lived during the British control of Iraq and Palestine under their League mandate. His title generally being used in place of his name, it is strongly suggested in Proven Guilty that he has the capability to view future events in some manner; however, he can only reveal this to others in the vaguest terms, to prevent any possible violation of the Sixth Law of Magic. He is a Muslim, has more of a sense of humor than some of his contemporaries on the Senior Council, and appears willing to go behind their backs to some extent if he feels it necessary. Queen Mab refers to Rashid as "that old desert fox" in Summer Knight, suggesting a previous encounter that left her with a degree of respect for the Gatekeeper.

Trivia
Ar-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah, translated - The Guide, Infallible Teacher and Knower.