Seven Saints Way (II)

Our next visit was intended to be the maqam of Imam Jazuli who compiled the Dal'il al-Khayrat, a magnificent book of litanies divided into chapters for each day of the week.

​Due to a misunderstanding, our coachman took us to the maqam of Imam Suhayli instead, leading us out of the cramped souq towards the king's palace. We did not mind, and it turned out to be an incredible visit, further compounded by the fact that this maqam is apparently difficult to find or visit. 

On route to the maqam. It's not easy taking photos while in a moving carriage.

There we were greeted by a tiny elderly women in bright blue, with a deeply-lined, friendly face. She was the great-granddaughter of Imam Suhayli and the caretaker of the mausoleum, and welcomed us with a wide smile and open arms, delighted to have visitors.

Imam Suhayli was famous for, among other things, a seven volume commentary on Ibn Hisham's biography of the Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم.