Musa Sor
Yazidi saint
About Musa Sor
Sheikh Mûsa Sor ("Red Moses"; also Şêx Mûs or Mūsē Sōr ) is a Yazidi saint. He is also called the Lord of Air and Wind. Yazidis venerate him as the patron saint of lung and rheumatic diseases. A subdivision of the Adani Sheikh lineage is also named after him.
‘Ebdî Resho (‘Ebd Resh) was a companion of Sheikh Musa Sor.
Musa Sor is associated with winds and the air. He is invocated during winnowing so that winds can help separate grains from hay.
Shrines There is a mazār (shrine or sanctuary) dedicated to Musa Sor in Bahzani in the Lalish Valley of northern Iraq.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Musa Sor?
yazidi saint
What was Musa Sor known for?
Musa Sor was known for Lung disease and Rheumatic disease.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Musa Sor. https://biography.guide/musa-sor/
MLA: "Musa Sor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/musa-sor/.
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