Abu al-Hasan 'Abd al-'Aziz b. al-Harith b. Asad b. al-Layth al-Tamimi (929–981/2 CE; 317–371 AH) () was a Muslim saint who belonged to the Junaidia order.

Biography

Abdul Aziz bin Hars bin Asad Yemeni Tamimi was the disciple of

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and became his successor ( khalifah) on 21 Muharram 340 AH. He was an ardent worshipper and ascetic. He was an individual of high spirituality and perception and was known for his remarkable wit and learning. Yemeni was a part of his name as he was born and lived in

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. He belonged to the tribe

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of Arabia thus part of his name was Tamimi.

Spiritual Lineage

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, the founder of Junaidia

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#Abdul Aziz bin Hars bin Asad Yemeni al-Tamimi He conferred khilafat to his son and disciple Abu al-Fadl al-Tamimi who continued the order.

Biography

Spiritual Lineage

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