Abu 'Uthman al-Hiri, also known as Sa’id ibn Isma’il ibn Sa’id ibn al-Mansur, was a Sufi master from Khurasan in the 9th century. He played a significant role in the formation of the Malamatiyya, a Muslim mystic group that emphasized self-blame and the concealment of one's piety. Born in Rayy, he was also referred to as al-Razi.[1][2][3][4]
Abu 'Uthman al-Hiri | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | Sa'id ibn Isma'il ibn Sa'id ibn al-Mansur 9th century |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Era | Islamic Golden Age |
| Denomination | Sufism |
| Known for | Sufi master, Malamatiyya |
| Occupation | Scholar, Mystic |
References
edit- ^ Honerkamp, Kenneth (January 2006). "A Sufi Itinerary of Tenth Century Nishapur Based on a Treatise by Abu 'Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami". Journal of Islamic Studies. 17 (1): 43–67. doi:10.1093/jis/eti176.
- ^ Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn (January 1995). Travelling the Path of Love: Sayings of Sufi Masters. The Golden Sufi Center. ISBN 978-0-9634574-2-4.
- ^ Shah, Zulfiqar Ali (2014). Ifta' and Fatwa in the Muslim World and the West. ISBN 978-1-56564-483-0.
- ^ "Encyclopaedia Islamica Online".
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