The Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani, or Zawiya Tijaniya Al Koubra, (Arabic: االزاوية التيجانية الكبرى)[1] is a zawiya, an Islamic religious complex building for education and commemoration, in Fez, Morocco. The building is located in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter of the city. More specifically, it is situated in the Al-Blida neighborhood, close to the University of Al Quaraouiyine.[2] It is dedicated to the founder of the Tijaniyyahtariqa from the 18th century, SheikhAhmad al-Tijani who is buried in the site. It is among the several other zawiyas dedicated to Al-Tijani.[3] The complex is distinguishable from highly ornamented facades facing the street, and a minaret in turquoise color.[1]
The construction was initiated by Al-Tijani. He and his companions looked for the suitable place for building their institution in Fez and visited several mosques for considerations. Eventually, they picked the spot in the Al-Blida neighborhood, back then known as Al-Dardas. There was already a zawiya built in the place by a man known as Sidi al-Lahbi. Al-Tijani purchased the land by his own money which was considered halal. He also received the financial support by the emirMoulay Slimane. After Al-Tijani's death he was buried in the site. The zawiya was not allowed for stranger to visit as they required trust of members of the community. It also explicitly prohibits the burial of any other persons. The companions had bought a marble and inscribed the quote by Al-Tijani on it, which reportedly said anybody who’s buried in the site will go to hell. The marble is located in the center arena in front of the old entrance.[3]
The building was renovated several times, with varying levels of additions to its feature. In 1881, a new mihrab was added. In 1895, a new saqayya (Arabic public fountain) and entrance gate were built. In 1901 some new decorations and inscriptions were added to the wall in front of the tomb. In 1903, a place for ziyarat was built. In order to visit the zawiya (usually for a ziyarat), it is required to contact the members of Tijaniyya tariqa which will eventually be notified to the supervisor of the institution. Once the contact is made, visitors will meet the members in front of the zawiya and required to recite some verses to honor the Sheikh before entrance.[3]
zawiya, sidi, ahmed, tijani, zawiya, tijaniya, koubra, arabic, االزاوية, التيجانية, الكبرى, zawiya, islamic, religious, complex, building, education, commemoration, morocco, building, located, bali, medina, quarter, city, more, specifically, situated, blida, n. The Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al Tijani or Zawiya Tijaniya Al Koubra Arabic االزاوية التيجانية الكبرى 1 is a zawiya an Islamic religious complex building for education and commemoration in Fez Morocco The building is located in Fes el Bali the old medina quarter of the city More specifically it is situated in the Al Blida neighborhood close to the University of Al Quaraouiyine 2 It is dedicated to the founder of the Tijaniyyah tariqa from the 18th century Sheikh Ahmad al Tijani who is buried in the site It is among the several other zawiyas dedicated to Al Tijani 3 The complex is distinguishable from highly ornamented facades facing the street and a minaret in turquoise color 1 Zawiya Tijaniya Al Koubraالزاوية التيجانية الكبرىReligionAffiliationIslamLocationLocationFezCountryMoroccoShown within MoroccoGeographic coordinates34 04 08 N 4 58 56 W 34 069013 N 4 982299 W 34 069013 4 982299 Contents 1 Description 2 See also 3 References 4 BibliographyDescription edit nbsp Interior of the zawiya and the mausoleumThe construction was initiated by Al Tijani He and his companions looked for the suitable place for building their institution in Fez and visited several mosques for considerations Eventually they picked the spot in the Al Blida neighborhood back then known as Al Dardas There was already a zawiya built in the place by a man known as Sidi al Lahbi Al Tijani purchased the land by his own money which was considered halal He also received the financial support by the emir Moulay Slimane After Al Tijani s death he was buried in the site The zawiya was not allowed for stranger to visit as they required trust of members of the community It also explicitly prohibits the burial of any other persons The companions had bought a marble and inscribed the quote by Al Tijani on it which reportedly said anybody who s buried in the site will go to hell The marble is located in the center arena in front of the old entrance 3 The building was renovated several times with varying levels of additions to its feature In 1881 a new mihrab was added In 1895 a new saqayya Arabic public fountain and entrance gate were built In 1901 some new decorations and inscriptions were added to the wall in front of the tomb In 1903 a place for ziyarat was built In order to visit the zawiya usually for a ziyarat it is required to contact the members of Tijaniyya tariqa which will eventually be notified to the supervisor of the institution Once the contact is made visitors will meet the members in front of the zawiya and required to recite some verses to honor the Sheikh before entrance 3 See also editLists of mosques List of mosques in Africa List of mosques in MoroccoReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed Tijani a b Sidi Ahmed al Tijani Zawiya Archnet Retrieved January 23 2018 زاوية بفاس Tijaniyya Official Website Retrieved January 23 2018 a b c في زيارة الزاوية بفاس Tijaniyya Retrieved January 23 2018 Bibliography editHillenbrand Robert 1994 Islamic Architecture NY Columbia UP 240 251 Hoag John 1987 Islamic Architecture NY Rizzoli 57 59 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zawiya of Sidi Ahmed al Tijani amp oldid 1177729226, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
