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ʿAli al-A‘la

d. 1419

Folllower of Fazlallah Astarabadi

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About ʿAli al-A‘la

ʿAli al-A‘la was a founder and principal.

Alī al-Alā (d.1419) was a follower of Fazlallah Astarabadi and a prominent proponent of Hurufism. He had a prodigious literary output and is esteemed by the Bektashi as the missionary who brought Astarabadi material to them.

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Important facts

Died

1419

Occupation

Founder, principal

Frequently asked questions

Who was ʿAli al-A‘la?

folllower of Fazlallah Astarabadi

When did ʿAli al-A‘la die?

ʿAli al-A‘la died in 1419.

What was ʿAli al-A‘la's occupation?

ʿAli al-A‘la was a founder and principal.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: ʿAli al-A‘la

· Wikidata: Q61044216

· DBpedia: ʽAlī al-Aʽlā

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). ʿAli al-A‘la. https://biography.guide/ali-al-ala/

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