Abdulbaki Erol
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Abdulbaki Elhüseyni | |
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| Leader of the Menzil community | |
| In office 22 October 1993 – 12 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Seyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol |
| Succeeded by | [Arkasına bıraktığı halifeleri]] |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 2 May 1949 Ormanpınar, Turkey |
| Died | 12 July 2023 (aged 74) Kurtköy, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Resting place | Menzil Köyü Markad-ı Şerif |
| Nationality | Turkish |
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| Occupation | Religious Leader, Sheikh, Scholar |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | İslam |
| Tariqa | Naqshbandi |
Seyyid Abdulbaki Elhüseyni (2 May 1949 – 12 July 2023) was a Seyyid Islamic scholar and the leader of the Menzil community, which is one of the largest religious organizations in Turkey. He was born in Siirt.[1] He was widely regarded as the 30th descendant or "navel grandson" of Muhammad, and he received his initial education in Arabic and religious sciences at his father's madrasah in their village of Menzil. Subsequently, he pursued further studies in Siirt and Van.[2][3]
Abdulbaki Elhüseyni father was Seyyid Abdulhakim el-Hüseyni. After his father's death, his brother Seyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol became the leader of the Menzil community. Abdulbaki Erol assumed leadership of the Menzil community following the death of his brother on 22 October 1993.[4]