Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi
Qutb al-Ariffin Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Fadl al-Nahawandi Unknown, 10th century |
| Died | 1010 |
| Resting place | Tomb of Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi, Nahavand, Iran |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni Islam |
| Creed | Athari |
| Tariqa | Independent |
| Muslim leader | |
| Disciple of | Sheikh Ja'far Khalidi |
Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi (Persian: ابوالعباس نهاوندی died 1010), full name Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Fadl al-Nahawandi, was a 10th-century Muslim Sufi mystic who lived in Nahavand, Iran.[1] He is known amongst followers of Sufism as a trustworthy spiritual companion and an experienced elder in Islamic mysticism. Nahawandi was a companion of Baba Kuhi of Shiraz.
Life[edit]
Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi was born in the 10th century in Nahavand.[2]
His year of birth is not known, but is said to have been in the late half of the 10th century. He was a contemporary of the Buyid ruler 'Adud al-Dawla. Nahawandi later moved to Baghdad temporarily to complete his spiritual journey.[3][4]
Nahawandi also became a disciple of Sheikh Ja'far Khalidi, who was in turn a disciple of Junayd of Baghdad.[5] Nahawandi was also a good friend of Baba Kuhi, and they conversed a lot together. He spent twelve years of his life in asceticism. The exploits and miracles of Nahawandi are mentioned by later Sufi mystics, like Abdullah Ansari, Attar of Nishapur and Abd al-Rahman Jami' in their biographical works.[2][6][7][8]
He opposed the Ash'ari school and their founder, Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari.[9] He even excommunicated them, and made a claim that a thousand scholars opposed the Ash'aris.[10][11]
Abu al-Abbas al-Nahawandi died in the early 11th century. His death date is not completely known, however some scholars have stated that he died in the year 1010.[3] He was buried in the Darb Shaykh neighbourhood of Nahavand.[12][13]
Tomb[edit]
During the Qajar period, a mausoleum was built over Nahawandi's grave. It is a quadrilateral building with an area of 39 square metres and a height of 3.5 metres.[14] The building was at one point a place of pilgrimage, however in recent times it became dilapidated and ignored. The building was subsequently closed, until 2015 when restoration works were done.[15][13] After the restoration, the mausoleum was reopened and visitors were allowed in. It is currently a national heritage monument of Iran.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ SyafiiePenyair, Kuswaidi; Yogyakarta, juga pengasuh PP Maulana Rumi Sewon Bantul (2021-11-22). "Syaikh Abu Al-'Abbas an-Nahawandi". BASABASI.CO. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b "عارف بزرگ نهاوندی". پرتال جامع علوم انسانی (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b "کتاب شیخ ابوالعباس نهاوندی (عارف بزرگ قرن چهارم هجری)". www.gisoom.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "مقبره «شیخ ابوالعباس نهاوندی» ساماندهی شد". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Nafahaat ul-Uns - Abdur Rahman Jami.
- ^ "گنجور » عطار » تذکرة الأولیاء » ذکر ابوالعباس نهاوندی رحمةالله علیه". ganjoor.net. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Shaykh Fariduddin Attar. Tazkirat-ul Auliya by Attar (Urdu translation) (in Urdu).
- ^ Nafahaat ul-Uns - Abdur Rahman Jami.
- ^ "Refutation of the Lies of Ad-Dimashqi against the prominent figures of Sufism, Abu Abdullah al-Khuza'i". en.rattibha.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ أبو اسماعيل الهروي. ذم الكلام وأهله لأبي إسماعيل الهروي تحقيق عبد الرحمن الحجي دار الأمر الأول.
- ^ Harawi, Abu Isma'Il 'Abd Allah Ibn Muhammad Ibn 'A (2013). Dhamm al-kalam wa-ahlih (in Arabic). Turath For Solutions. ISBN 978-9957-66-050-5.
- ^ "مقبره شیخ ابوالعباس نهاوندی عارف بزرگ سده چهارم هجری - ایسنا". www.isna.ir. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b c https://www.kojaro.com/attraction/44154-sheykh-abu-al-abas-nahavandi-tomb/
- ^ "مقبره شیخ ابوالعباس نهاوندی عارف بزرگ سده چهارم هجری - ایسنا". www.isna.ir. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "یلدامدتور | آرامگاه شیخ ابوالعباس نهاوندی - یکی از بزرگ ترین عرفای ایران". یلدامدتور (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-03-22.