The name "'Alawi-Irshadi conflict" became applied to the split between the Sayyid faction (known as 'Alawis, Alawīyūn) and the non-Sayyids (al-Irshād led by Surkati).
Istilah "Konflik 'Alawi-Irsyadi" mulai digunakan untuk pemisahan antara golongan Sayyid (dikenal sebagai' Alawi, Alawīyūn) dan non-Sayyid (al-Irsyād dipimpin oleh Surkati).