Abu Said al-Baji
Muslim saint in Tunisia
About Abu Said al-Baji
Lived 1160 – 1231 (aged 70–71). Abu Said al-Baji was a walī and mystic.
Abu Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Al-Tamimi Al-Baji, commonly known as Sidi Bou Said (; 1156–1231), was an Arab Sufi scholar (wali). A disciple of Abu Madyan, he is mostly remembered for being Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili's teacher during his stay in Tunisia. He likely met with the Andalusian philosopher Ibn Arabi during his pilgrimage and few-years stay in Damascus and Mecca.
In January 2013, a fire of criminal origin was set to his shrine. This came only a few days after threats from some Salafists who were demanding that access to the shrine be banned, as it is considered as an idolatry practice to visit tombs and to worship them in Islam.
The district of Sidi Bou Said in Tunis is named after him.
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Who was Abu Said al-Baji?
Muslim saint in Tunisia
When was Abu Said al-Baji born?
Abu Said al-Baji was born in 1160 in Béja.
When did Abu Said al-Baji die?
Abu Said al-Baji died on 19 June 1231 in Sidi Bou Said.
What was Abu Said al-Baji's occupation?
Abu Said al-Baji was a walī and mystic.
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