The Seven Patron Saints and Islamic Scholars
The seven men of Marrakesh are Awlya (plural of Wali). Awlya is an Arabic word that refers to people who Allah has blessed with a special rank among the Muslims.. It’s been said that these seven saints were the seven men who shone in their times as lights of guidance because of the blessings that Allah showered upon them. Since the 17th century, Moroccans from all walks of life have constantly visited the graves of the seven saints in Marrakesh to pray to Allah. They are drawn to the idea that visiting these graves could heal their diseases, help them fulfill their wishes, and allow them to achieve tranquility of their souls.
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Mosquee Sidi-bel-Abbes
Also called: Abou el Abbas Ahmed ben Jaafar el Khazraji. Origin: Originally from Sebta. Education: Disciple of Cadi Ayyad, He lived for 40 years in a cave on a hill in Guéliz, without ever entering the city. He spent his life caring for and defending the weak and the blind. Died in: 1205 (601 AH) Buried in: Sidi Marouk cemetery, near Bab Taghzout.
Medina of Marrakesh
Sidi Abdelaziz Tebbaâ Also called: Abou Fares Abdelaziz. Origin: Silk merchant from Fez. Education: Principal disciple of Sidi Ben Slimane. Particular Sign: He propagated the Sufi ethics in the corporations of craftsmen. Died in: 1508 (914 AH). Buried: not far from the Ben Youssef Mosque.
Also called: Sidi Mohammed ben Slimane ben Said al Jazouli. Origin: Originally from Souss. Education: He was enrolled in the Essaffarin Medersa of Fez where he excelled in the hadiths. Special Signs: He is the founder of Moroccan Sufism for a mobilization against the Iberian invasion. He is the author of the famous collection of prayers "Dala’il al-Khayrat" (the paths of benefactions). He died praying. Died in: 1465 (870 Hegira) Buried in: La zaouïa Jazoulia, north of the medina, near Dar-el-Glaoui.
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