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خانقاه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry primarily discusses the Persian loanword 'khaniqah', referring to a Sufi monastery or hospice. It also covers derived terms related to individuals associated with such institutions, particularly a scholar from the region.

Derived headwords

خَانِقَاهnoun
  1. 1.
    Sufi monasteryclassical

    A place of religious retreat and devotion for Sufis, often functioning as a hospice or lodge.

  2. 2.
    monasteryclassical

    A general term for a religious institution, particularly for ascetics or monks.

الخَانِقَاهِيname
  1. 1.
    Al-Khaniqahiclassical

    A nisba (attribution) indicating someone from or associated with a Khaniqah, specifically referring to Abu al-Abbas al-Khaniqahi.

Parallel reading

وهو رباط الصوفية ومتعبدهم
And it is the Sufis' ribat (monastery/guesthouse) and their place of worship.
فارسية أصلها خانه كاه
It is Persian in origin, from 'khaneh kah'.
هذا محل ذكرها
This is the place for its mention.
واشتهر بالنسبة إليها أبو العباس! الخانقاهي من أهل سرخس، زاهد ورع مقرىء.
And Abu al-Abbas al-Khaniqahi, from the people of Sarakhs, a pious ascetic and reciter of the Quran, became famous by attribution to it.
وخانقاه سعيد السعداء بمصر
And the Khaniqah of Sa'id al-Su'ada in Egypt.
وذكرها المصنف في خ ن ق.
And the author mentioned it in (the root) kh-n-q.