Abu Hafs Amr Haddad

Abu Hafs 'Amr ibn Salama al-Haddad
Personal life
Born	Nishapur, Persia
Died	879 Nishapur, Persia
Known for	Sufi mystic, blacksmith
Occupation	Blacksmith
Religious life
Religion	Islam
Denomination	Sufism
School	Baghdad School
Senior posting
Influenced by Junayd of Baghdad Abu Bakr al-Shibli

Abu Hafs 'Amr ibn Salama al-Haddad, commonly known as Abu Hafs Amr Haddad, was a sufi and blacksmith from Nishapur. He lived during the 9th century and passed away in 879 AD. His profession as a blacksmith earned him the title "al-Haddad," which means "the blacksmith."[1][2][3][4]

Spiritual journey and encounters

Abu Hafs Amr Haddad's spiritual journey began in earnest after an encounter with a Jew who converted him to Sufism.[5][6] He subsequently visited Baghdad, where he encountered several notable mystics of the Baghdad school, including Junayd of Baghdad and Abu Bakr al-Shibli.[1][3]

Relationship with Al-Junaid and other mystics

During his time in Baghdad, Abu Hafs met and earned the admiration of al-Junaid, one of the most prominent Sufi scholars of the time. Al-Junaid was impressed by Abu Hafs's devotion and spiritual practices.[1][2][3][7] Abu Hafs also encountered other mystics, such as al-Shebli, further enriching his spiritual experience.[1][8]

Return to Nishapur

After his time in Baghdad, Abu Hafs returned to Nishapur. There, he continued his spiritual practices and teachings, leaving a lasting impact on the local Sufi community. His eloquence in Arabic and his deep spiritual insights amazed his fellow Sufis.[9][10][11][12]

Death

Abu Hafs Amr Haddad passed away in 879 AD.[13]

References

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2. Gülen, Fethullah (2004). Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism: Emerald Hills of the Heart. Tughra Books. ISBN 978-1-932099-75-1.
3. Fethullah Gülen, M. (April 2007). Key Concepts in Practice of Sufism Vol 2. Tughra Books. ISBN 978-1-59784-645-5.
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5. Khan, Masood Ali; Ram, S. (2003). Encyclopaedia of Sufism: Sufism and Naqshbandi order. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-261-1311-8.
6. Beale, Thomas William (1894). "An Oriental Biographical Dictionary: Founded on Materials Collected by the Late Thomas William Beale".
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8. Khan, Masood Ali; Ram, S. (November 16, 2003). Encyclopaedia of Sufism: Sufism in India. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-261-1311-8 – via Google Books.
9. Beale, Thomas William (November 16, 1894). An Oriental Biographical Dictionary: Founded on Materials Collected by the Late Thomas William Beale. W.H. Allen – via Google Books.
10. Rizvi, Saiyid Athar Abbas (November 16, 1978). A History of Sufism in India: Early Sufism and its history in India to 1600 A.D. Munshiram Manoharlal – via Google Books.
11. Abdel-Kader, Dr Ali Hassan. Imam Al-Junaid Al-Baghdadi Pemimpin Kaum Sufi. DIVA PRESS. ISBN 978-602-391-553-8 – via Google Books.
12. Kalābādhī, Muḥammad ibn Ibrāhīm (August 26, 1977). The Doctrine of Sufis: Translated from the Arabic of Abu Bakr Al-Kalabadhi. CUP Archive. ISBN 978-0-521-29218-4 – via Google Books.
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