Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili

The Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili, also known as the Dargah of Qutbul Akbar Imam Shadhili (Arabic: ضريح أبي الحسن الشاذلي) is an Islamic mosque and mausoleum dedicated to Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili (died 1258), the founder of the Shadhili Sufi order. It is located in Humaithara, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.

Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili
ضريح أبي الحسن الشاذلي
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
SectSunni Islam
RegionNorth Africa
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque and shrine
PatronAbu al-Hasan al-Shadhili
StatusActive
Location
LocationHumaithara, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
CountryEgypt
Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili is located in Egypt
Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili
Location in Egypt
Geographic coordinates24°12′2.5″N 34°8′8.2″E / 24.200694°N 34.135611°E / 24.200694; 34.135611
Architecture
TypeIslamic architecture
Date established13th century (mausoleum), 21st century (mosque)
Specifications
Minaret(s)4
Shrine(s)1

History

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The tomb of Abu'l Hasan Shadhili

The religious complex was built in Humaithara. After the death of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili, the area was renamed Sheikh Shazly due to the presence of his grave there.[1] The mausoleum was expanded after the late 13th century to accommodate the large numbers of pilgrims visiting the tomb.[2] In the 21st century, the Ministry of Endowments established a mosque and connected it to the entrance to the mausoleum.[3] Sanitation facilities were attached to the mosque building as well.[3][4] A madrasah for memorizing the Qur'an was also established, as well as a temporary housing for the Sheikh of the mosque and the madrasah's teacher.[4]

The well of Humaithara

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Outside the religious complex, there is a well, which local traditions relate that some water gargled by Al-Shadhili himself was poured into it on a day prior to his death.[2] The water of this well is generally safe for consumption, and it is also a source of fresh water for the surrounding villages.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Demisal (Wafaat) of Imam shadhili (Rali)". 8 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Hz. Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili Rehmatullah alaih - AtlasIslamica". 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  3. ^ a b "بالصور.. "أبو الحسن الشاذلى" أشهر الأضرحة وأكبرها بمحافظة البحر الأحمر.. يقع وسط جبال وعرة.. ويحتفل مريدوه ومحبوه بمولده فى العشر الأوائل من ذى الحجة.. المقام قبلة المريدين والباحثين عن لقمة العيش". اليوم السابع. 2015-09-11. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  4. ^ a b https://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/3476306.aspx [bare URL]