Sharaf ad-Din ibn al-Hasan
Yazidi saint
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Sheikh Sharaf ad-Din ibn al-Hasan (Kurdish: شهرفهدین, romanized: Şerfedîn) was the son and religious heir of al-Hasan ibn ‘Adī and thus head of the ‘Adawiyya order. He died in battle against the invading Mongols in 1258 and was succeeded by his uncle, Fakhr ad-Dīn ibn ‘Adī.[1] Due to the hostility of the Mongols, his son Zayn ed Din preferred not to become his successor and passed on the duties to Fakhr ad-Dīn ibn ‘Adī, who was married to a Mongol.[2]
Sharaf ad-Din ibn al-Hasan | |
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Şerfedîn | |
| Died | 1258 |
| Era | Late Abbasid era and Mongol Empire |
| Predecessor | Al-Hasan ibn ‘Adī |
| Successor | Fakhr ad-Dīn ibn ‘Adī |
| Father | Al-Hasan ibn Adi (Sheikh Hesen) |
| Family | Sheikh Adi lineage |
The Sharfadin Temple is considered to be one of the oldest and most important Yazidi holy sites.[3] Sherfedin is particularly revered in the Sinjar region.[4]
The Yazidi Qewlê Şerfedîn ("Hymn of Şerfedîn") identifies Şerfedîn with the Mahdi. In the hymn (qewl), Şerfedîn is currently staying in a cave and will emerge at the end of times.[4]
