Zawiya de Sidi Bel Abbas
About the place
- Country : Morocco , Marrakesh
- Address : Diour Jdad, Marrakesh 40000،Morocco.
- Category : Mosques
- Establishing Date : 1605
Zawiya de Sidi Bel Abbas
Overview:
• The religious complex that bears his name was built in different periods, as the school and mosque date back to 1605 AD, while the fountain and the zawiya (the houses in which the students live and worship) are older.
• The facade of the "Sidi Bel Abbas" fountain is covered with gypsum, and it extends over five arches that allow entry to the fountain.
• The floor is completely covered with tile, while a wooden beam protrudes from the ceiling, a row of exposed carved tiles adorning the upper part of the exterior facade of the corner, and access to it is also protected by an especially elaborate network.
A brief summary of "Sidi Bel Abbes":
• Abu al-Abbas al-Sabti (or Sidi Bel Abbas) is one of the most famous saints in the city of Marrakesh, and one of its seven greatest men, according to historians.
• This righteous guardian was famous for his special doctrine of charity on which he managed a philosophy that integrated aspects in life, society and behavior. Ibn Rushd summed up the doctrine of Abu al-Abbas al-Sabti, when he heard about it, with his famous saying: “This man sees that existence is excited by generosity.”
• Abu al-Abbas, buried in the gate of Taghazout in the city of Marrakesh, is the righteous guardian of al-Khazraji, originally, a Sabbathist, born and raised, and Marrakchi, home and death. He was born in the city of Ceuta in 524 AH corresponding to the year 1130 AD.
Resources:
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visitmarrakech website
