Farqad as-Sabakhi
Saint Farqad Sabakhi | |
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Preacher, Mystic, Theologian | |
Born | c. 650-70 C.E. Armenia |
Died | c. 729/30 C.E. |
Venerated in | Islam |
Influenced | Maruf Karkhi |
Tradition or genre | Ascetic Sufism |
Farqad Sabakhi (died 729) was an Armenian Islamic preacher and an associate of Hasan al-Basri.[1] He was thus one of the Tabi'een (i.e. of the generation that succeeded the Sahabah). Farqad as-Sabakhi was a Christian who converted to Islam. As-Sabakhi was known for his ascetic lifestyle and his knowledge of Judeo-Christian scriptures.[2]
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