Abu Uthman al-Hiri
Persian sufi
About Abu Uthman al-Hiri
Lived 844 – 910 (aged 65–66). Abu Uthman al-Hiri was a sufi.
Abu 'Uthman al-Hiri, also known as Sa’id ibn Isma’il ibn Sa’id ibn al-Mansur, was a Sufi master from Khurasan in the 9th century. He played a significant role in the formation of the Malamatiyya, a Muslim mystic group that emphasized self-blame and the concealment of one's piety. Born in Rayy, he was also referred to as al-Razi.
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Who was Abu Uthman al-Hiri?
Persian sufi
When was Abu Uthman al-Hiri born?
Abu Uthman al-Hiri was born in 844 in Ray.
When did Abu Uthman al-Hiri die?
Abu Uthman al-Hiri died on 15 December 910 in Nishapur.
What was Abu Uthman al-Hiri's occupation?
Abu Uthman al-Hiri was a sufi.
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