Junayd, Shaykh — born 1430, Iranian Azerbaijan? died March 4, 1460, near the Kura River Fourth head of the Safavid order of Sufi mystics. He became head of the order on his father s death in 1447 and set out to turn a society known for piety and learning into a… … Universalium
Shaykh — (as used in expressions) Shaykh Ahmad ibn Zayn al Din Ibrahim al Ahsa i Shaykh Ahmad ibn Zayn al Din Ibrahim al Ahsai Junayd, Shaykh … Enciclopedia Universal
Junayd Baghdadi — Junayd ibn Muhammad Abu al Qasim al Khazzaz al Baghdadi (830 910 AD) was one of the great early mystics, or Sufis, of Islam. He accompanied his maternal uncle Sari al Saqati, al Harith al Muhasibi, and others. [ [http://www.abc.se/ m9783/n/jun… … Wikipedia
Shaykh of Sufism — A Shaykh of Sufism is a Sufi who is authorized to teach, initiate and guide aspiring dervishes. There are several types of such Shaykh.* A Shaykh of barakah (blessing). This can, for example, be someone who inherits leadership of a group of Sufis … Wikipedia
Shaykh Aminiya — The Shakyh Aminiya (شايخ آمينة Shayq Armeeniyah) are the exiled clan of Arabia who now live in areas of the British Isles, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The Aminiya or Amin clan were banished from the United Arab Emirates after the Zayeds … Wikipedia
sheikh — I or shaykh Among Arabic speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male… … Universalium
Hamahullah bin Muhammad bin Umar — Shaykh Hamahullah bin Muhammad bin Umar (1886–1943) was a Sufi Muslim religious leader, born in French Soudan (modern Mali) and died in France after being arrested and sent into exile in 1933 by the colonial government of French West Africa.… … Wikipedia
Safavid dynasty — Infobox Former Country native name =صفویان conventional long name = The Safavid Iranian Empire common name = Safavids| continent = Asia region = Middle East country = Iran era = status = Empire status text = empire = government type = Monarchy| | … Wikipedia
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Sufism — Sufistic, adj. /sooh fiz euhm/, n. the ascetic and mystical system of the Sufis. Also, Sufiism /sooh fee iz euhm/. [1810 20; SUFI + ISM] * * * Mystical movement within Islam that seeks to find divine love and knowledge through direct personal… … Universalium
