Ahmad al-Badawi

Sayyid Ahmad al - Badawi (Arabic: أحمد البدوي, DMG Ahmad al - Badawi; * around 1200 in Fes, Morocco, † 1276 in Tanta in the Nile Delta ) is the founder of the Tariqa Ahmadiyya (or Badawiyyah ), the largest Sufi order in Egypt, which he founded after his return from a long stay in Mecca. His surname al - Badawi means "the Bedouin ." About his ascetic life and his miracles, many legends have survived. He allegedly brings the blessing of children. His grave ( see main article Ahmad al- Badawi Mosque ) is an important Sunni shrine to the arriving up to three million pilgrims at his Mawlid.

"But thousands upon thousands make a pilgrimage to the grave Mosque Sidi Aḥmad 's, to implore the help of the Holy in distress and illness, and her request by Hammel sacrifice, votive offerings, alms to the poor, but especially by whorls ( tawaf ) around the grave of the saint, kissing of windows, doors, columns, etc. assist. Other thank similarly for restored his health or welfare. "