Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili

24°12′2.5″N 34°8′8.2″E / 24.200694°N 34.135611°E / 24.200694; 34.135611ArchitectureTypeIslamic architectureDate established13th century (mausoleum), 21st century (mosque)SpecificationsMinaret(s)4Shrine(s)1

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.

History

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

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.^[5] The water of this well is generally safe for consumption, and it is also a source of fresh water for the surrounding villages.^[6]

See also

• List of mosques in Egypt

References