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'''Humaithara''' ({{lang-ar|حميثرة}} ''{{transl|ar|ALA|Ḥumaythirah}}'', also spelled "Humaisara," "Al Maithara") or '''Sheikh Shazily''' (as mentioned in the sign boards and called by the local people) is an isolated town in the Egyptian desert located in the [[Red Sea Governorate]] in [[Egypt]]. The town is surrounded by hills. The Holy Shrine of [[Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili|Imām Nūr al-Dīn Abū al-Ḥasan ʻAlī al-Shādhilī]] is located here.<ref>http://www.shazuli.com/wafaath.html</ref>
'''Abu Al Hassan El-Shazly''' or '''Sheikh Shazly''' as called now or the original name '''Humaithara''' ({{langx|ar|حميثرة}} ''{{transl|ar|ALA|Ḥumaythirah}}'', also spelled "Humaisara," "Al Maithara") or '''Sheikh Shazily''' (Arabic. الشيخ الشاذلى) (as it is called in Egypt now) is an isolated town in the Egyptian desert located in the [[Red Sea Governorate]] in [[Egypt]]. The town is surrounded by hills. The [[Shrine of Imam Shadhili|Holy Shrine]] of [[Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili|Imām Nūr al-Dīn Abū al-Ḥasan ʻAlī al-Shādhilī]] is located here.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shazuli.com/wafaath.html|title = Demisal (Wafaat) of Imam shadhili (Rali)|date = 8 February 2018}}</ref>


== The shrine of Imam Shadhili ==
== The shrine of Imam Shadhili ==
{{Main|Shrine of Imam Shadhili}}
Humaithara is well known in the Islamic pilgrimage map for the highly venerated tomb of Imam Shadhili.<ref>http://sufiwiki.com/Abu'l_Hasan_al-Shadhili</ref> It takes around 28 hours travel by road from [[Cairo]] and 10 hours by road from Aswan.
Humaithara is well known in the Islamic pilgrimage map for the highly venerated [[Shrine of Imam Shadhili|tomb of Imam Shadhili]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sufiwiki.com/Abu%27l_Hasan_al-Shadhili|title=Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili - SufiWiki|access-date=2013-05-30|archive-date=2021-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627191423/https://www.sufiwiki.com/Abu%27l_Hasan_al-Shadhili|url-status=dead}}</ref> It takes around 3 hours by road from Aswan, 4–5 hours from Edfu.


=== The core tomb ===
=== The core tomb ===
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=== The extended building ===
=== The extended building ===
After the late 13th century, the number of pilgrims visiting the grave of Imam Shadhili increased and the shrine was extended in order to accommodate large numbers of people. The visitors to this shrine include [[Imam Fassi]] of [[Makkah]], who is also called the second al-Shadhili and one of his important disciples, his 21st ''[[khalifah]]'', and the founder of the Fassiya branch of the Shadhili order. Almost all leaders (''shuyūkh'') from [[Bait Al Fassi]], Makkah have visited the shrine of Imam Shadhili, their shaykh here in Humaithara.
After the late 13th century, the number of pilgrims visiting the grave of Imam Shadhili increased and the shrine was extended in order to accommodate large numbers of people. The visitors to this shrine include [[Imam Fassi]] of [[Makkah]], who is also called the second al-Shadhili and one of his important disciples, his 21st ''[[khalifah]]'', and the founder of the Fassiya branch of the Shadhili order. Almost all leaders (''shuyūkh'') from [[Bait Al Fassi]], Makkah have visited the shrine of Imam Shadhili, their shaykh here in Humaithara.

=== The well of Humaithara ===
=== The well of Humaithara ===
There is a well outside the shrine. Imam Shadhili's gargled water was poured into this well on the day before his death.<ref>http://www.shazuli.com/last-advice-everlasting-karamath.html</ref> The water in this well is located in the midst of a desert but never goes dry throughout the year. The water of this well is pure and it serves the drinking water needs of the local villages.
There is a well outside the shrine. Imam Shadhili's gargled water was poured into this well on the day before his death.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shazuli.com/last-advice-everlasting-karamath.html|title=Last Advice-Everlasting Karaamat|date=8 February 2018|access-date=30 May 2013|archive-date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210220531/http://shazuli.com/last-advice-everlasting-karamath.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The water in this well is located in the midst of a desert but never goes dry throughout the year. The water of this well is pure and it serves the drinking water needs of the local villages.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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* [[Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili]]
* [[Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili]]
* [[Abul Abbas al-Mursi]]
* [[Abul Abbas al-Mursi]]
* [[Busiri]]
* [[Al-Busiri]]
* [[Ibn Ata Allah]]
* [[Ibn Ata Allah]]
* [[Al-Fassi family]]
* [[Al-Fassi family]]
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[[Category:Sufism in Egypt]]
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 4 November 2024

Humaithara
حميثرة (in Arabic)
View of Humaithara during the ʻurs of al-Shadhili
View of Humaithara during the ʻurs of al-Shadhili
Humaithara is located in Egypt
Humaithara
Humaithara
Coordinates: 24°12′2.66″N 34°38′8.33″E / 24.2007389°N 34.6356472°E / 24.2007389; 34.6356472
Country Egypt
GovernorateRed Sea
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
4,218
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

Abu Al Hassan El-Shazly or Sheikh Shazly as called now or the original name Humaithara (Arabic: حميثرة Ḥumaythirah, also spelled "Humaisara," "Al Maithara") or Sheikh Shazily (Arabic. الشيخ الشاذلى) (as it is called in Egypt now) is an isolated town in the Egyptian desert located in the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt. The town is surrounded by hills. The Holy Shrine of Imām Nūr al-Dīn Abū al-Ḥasan ʻAlī al-Shādhilī is located here.[1]

The shrine of Imam Shadhili

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Main article: Shrine of Imam Shadhili

Humaithara is well known in the Islamic pilgrimage map for the highly venerated tomb of Imam Shadhili.[2] It takes around 3 hours by road from Aswan, 4–5 hours from Edfu.

The core tomb

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The core tomb building in which Imam Shadhili's grave is found was constructed in the year 1259 (656 Hijri), immediately after the death of Imam Shadhili.

The extended building

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After the late 13th century, the number of pilgrims visiting the grave of Imam Shadhili increased and the shrine was extended in order to accommodate large numbers of people. The visitors to this shrine include Imam Fassi of Makkah, who is also called the second al-Shadhili and one of his important disciples, his 21st khalifah, and the founder of the Fassiya branch of the Shadhili order. Almost all leaders (shuyūkh) from Bait Al Fassi, Makkah have visited the shrine of Imam Shadhili, their shaykh here in Humaithara.

The well of Humaithara

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There is a well outside the shrine. Imam Shadhili's gargled water was poured into this well on the day before his death.[3] The water in this well is located in the midst of a desert but never goes dry throughout the year. The water of this well is pure and it serves the drinking water needs of the local villages.

Transport

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The airports closer to Humaithara are Marsa Alam Airport and Aswan International Airport. Bus services are available from Cairo, Aswan, and Marsa Alam. Taxi and rickshaw services are not available in the locality of Humaithara.

Climate

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Humaithara is one of Egypt's driest and hottest localities.

Climate data for Humaithara, Egypt
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.9
(73.2) 		25.2
(77.4) 		29.5
(85.1) 		34.9
(94.8) 		38.9
(102.0) 		41.4
(106.5) 		41.1
(106.0) 		40.9
(105.6) 		39.3
(102.7) 		35.9
(96.6) 		29.1
(84.4) 		24.3
(75.7) 		33.6
(92.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.7
(47.7) 		10.2
(50.4) 		13.8
(56.8) 		18.9
(66.0) 		23.0
(73.4) 		25.2
(77.4) 		26.0
(78.8) 		25.8
(78.4) 		24.0
(75.2) 		20.6
(69.1) 		15.0
(59.0) 		10.5
(50.9) 		18.5
(65.3)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.00) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.7
(0.03) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.6
(0.02) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.4
(0.05)
Average precipitation days 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.25 0.0 0.0 0.85
Average relative humidity (%) 40 32 24 19 17 16 18 21 22 27 36 42 26
Mean monthly sunshine hours 298 281 322 316 347 363 375 360 298 315 300 289 3,864
Source 1: World Meteorological Organization[4]
Source 2: The Weather Network [5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Demisal (Wafaat) of Imam shadhili (Rali)". 8 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili - SufiWiki". Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  3. ^ "Last Advice-Everlasting Karaamat". 8 February 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Weather Information for Humaithara". Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Climate Statistics for Humaithara, Egypt". Archived from the original on December 24, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
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