Center for Heritage Revival Organizes Seminar Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Alaa Nafae Jasim, director of the center, the Manuscripts Department at the Center for Reviving the Arab Scientific Heritage/University of Baghdad organized a seminar on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the presence of professors and researchers in Nabeela Abdel Moneim Hall at our center. The seminar was titled “Spiritual Leaders in the Yazidi Religion”. Assistant Professor Dr. Wasen Hussein Mohammed, head of the Manuscripts Department at our center, spoke about the religious ranks of Yazidi religious leaders, which include:
The Emir, who is called Emir of the Two Sheikhs. He has several qualities including being the representative of Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir in his land and it is assumed the people obey him. He is their temporary worldly leader.
The Baba Sheikh, whose lineage traces back to Sheikh Fakhruddin. His duties are limited to general religious affairs. He retains Sheikh Adi’s prayer rug and explains fasting, prayer, alms and interpreting sharia rulings.
The Sheikh, where Yazidi sheikhs originate from three foundations: Jilwania, Shamsaniya and Qataniya.
The Pir, meaning the sheikh of the order and its leader. He guides the sect towards religious duties.
The Faqir, meaning the ascetic worshipper.
The Qawwal, who chants spiritual hymns during religious occasions.
The Mureed, meaning the common people and all members of the Yazidi community.
The Kawwajk, whose duties are limited to washing, shrouding and burying the dead.
In conclusion, the center director thanked the lecturer, wishing her continued success and achievement.
