Ahmed Shams-ud-Din al-Tavili
Ahmad Shams-ud-Din al-Tavili | |
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| Born | 1849 Ahmadava, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 1890 Tawlla, Ottoman Empire |
| Title | |
| Father | Uthman Sirâj-ud-Dîn Naqshbandi |
| Relatives | |
| Family | House of Tavil |
Sheikh Ahmed Shams-ud-Din al-Tavili (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد شمس الدين طويلة) (1849; Ahmadava, Iraq – 1890; Tavila, Iraq) was a scholar and Sufi. He was the fourth son of Uthman Sirâj-ud-Dîn Al-Naqshbandi. He was born in the village of Tavila, located within the borders of the Ottoman Empire.
He belonged to one of the most influential noble households of the Middle East and Ottoman Empire, the House of Tavil.
Ahmedava Lodge
[edit]The Ahmedâvâ Lodge derives its name from the village of Ahmedâvâ, located within the boundaries of the Hurmal district, which is connected to Halabja. This lodge was constructed by Ahmed Shams-ud-Din, the son of Osman Sirâceddîn the First, following his father’s death.[1]
Relationship with Abdülmecid
[edit]Sultan Abdülmecid showed great respect and hospitality to Ahmed Shams-ud-Din, who visited him in Istanbul, and presented him with various gifts.[2]
Death
[edit]He contracted the plague that broke out in 1890 and died at the age of only 41. His grave is located in Tawella, next to his father's grave.[3]