Sidi Bouabid Al Sharqi

The personality of Abu Ubaida Mohammed al-Qasim al-Sharqi al-Omari, known as Sidi Bouabid al-Sharqi, is considered prominent and highly respected in the city of Boujad and throughout Morocco. His name is accompanied by widespread fame and profound respect. Stories suggest that he possessed extraordinary powers, including the ability to heal people from illnesses. This image was taken near the shrine of Sidi Bouabid al-Sharqi Personal Life: Sidi Bouabid al-Sharqi was born in the year 926 AH (Arabic calendar) or 928 AH in a location approximately 3 kilometers from Kasbah Tadla near the Oum Er-Rbia River. He passed away in the city of Boujad in the year 1010 AH. Sheikh Sidi Bouabid al-Sharqi is considered the founder of the Sharqawiya Sufi order in Morocco. It is claimed that his lineage can be traced back to Umar ibn al-Khattab, who is also a prominent figure in Arab history. He had 11 children, including Sheikh Sidi Abu al-Nasr Abdelkader, Sheikh Sidi al-Ghazwani Bushaqur, Sheikh Sidi A...