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 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Sect | Sunni Islam |
| Region | North Africa |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and shrine |
| Patron | Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Humaithara, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
  Location in Egypt | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°12′2.5″N 34°8′8.2″E / 24.200694°N 34.135611°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Date established | 13th century (mausoleum), 21st century (mosque) |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
History
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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
editOutside 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Demisal (Wafaat) of Imam shadhili (Rali)". 8 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "Hz. Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili Rehmatullah alaih - AtlasIslamica". 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b https://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/3476306.aspx [bare URL]