His Name:

Ali bin Ahmad bin Yusuf bin Ja’far bin Arfah Al-Qurashi, and it is also said Ali bin Muhammad bin Yusuf bin Abdullah.

His Title:

Al-Hakkari, Sheikh Al-Islam.

His Kunya:

Abu Al-Hassan

His Birth:

He was born in the year 409 AH in Hakkar, a village located to the east of Mosul.

His Path:

He followed the Alia Qadiri path and received it from Sheikh Abu Al-Faraj Al-Tarsousi.

His Life:

Sheikh Ali Al-Hakkari lived in the mountains of Hakkar, where he dedicated much of his time to worshiping Allah. He was known for his deep asceticism and great piety. He was respected for his awe-inspiring presence, strength, and dignity. He was one of the most prominent scholars of his time. Many Sufis studied under him, and he was a prominent teacher for Sheikh Abu Said Al-Makhrami.

He established numerous centers and retreats for the poor and seekers, guiding them in the practice of Sufism. He held gatherings in Baghdad where he conducted dhikr, and thousands of seekers attended his gatherings to learn from his teachings and benefit from his spiritual blessings.

His Passing:

Sheikh Ali Al-Hakkari Quddissah Sirruh passed away in the year 486 AH.