Noor-Ali Tabandeh facts for kids
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| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Shia |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Born | 13 October 1927 Bidokht, Persia |
| Died | 24 December 2019 (aged 92) Tehran, Iran |
| Resting place | Sultani Tomb, Bidokht |
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| Title | Majzoub Ali Shah II |
Noor-Ali Tabandeh (born October 13, 1927 – died December 24, 2019) was an important spiritual leader in Iran. He was known as Majzoub Ali Shah. He led the Gonabadi Order, which is the biggest Sufi order in Iran. Sufism is a special way of practicing Islam that focuses on inner spiritual growth.
Noor-Ali Tabandeh was born in Beydokht, a town in Iran. He passed away in Tehran after being held under house arrest for two years. During his life, he worked to protect human rights in Iran. Because of his beliefs and actions, he faced difficulties and was even put in prison.
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Early Life and Learning
Noor-Ali Tabandeh learned a lot from his father when he was young. He studied Islamic knowledge and also learned about astronomy. In 1945, he moved to Tehran. There, he earned diplomas in Literature and Natural Science.
In 1946, he started studying law at Tehran University. He earned his law degree in 1948. At the same time, he continued to study Islamic sciences. He focused on religious law and its rules. He learned from his older brother, Sultan Hussein Tabandeh. He also attended classes with other respected teachers.
Career and Further Studies
In 1950, Noor-Ali Tabandeh began working for the Ministry of Justice. He held different positions there, including heading an office in Tehran.
In 1952, he started his journey into Sufism, guided by his father. To learn more, he traveled to France. In 1957, he finished his studies in French literature. He also earned a doctorate degree in law. After that, he returned to Iran and continued his work in the Ministry of Justice.
He visited Europe several times. During these trips, he met Henry Corbin, a French scholar who was interested in Sufi teachings. In 1968, he went to Paris again on a scholarship from the French government. He studied judicial law and management there.
Noor-Ali Tabandeh retired from his work as a judge in 1976. He then became a lawyer. After the Iranian revolution, he held some government positions for a short time. He was an assistant director in the Ministry of Guidance and also in the Ministry of Justice. He resigned from these roles in 1980.
His Fight for Rights
Noor-Ali Tabandeh was a supporter of Mohammad Mosaddegh, a former Prime Minister of Iran. He was also active in the Freedom Movement of Iran. This group wanted to bring more freedom and rights to Iran.
He believed in freedom of speech and belief. Because of these beliefs, he signed a letter against the Iranian government. For this, he was put in prison for about two years. He was held alone for six months of that time.
Over the years, Noor-Ali Tabandeh and other Gonabadi Sufis faced many challenges. For example, in 1981, their spiritual center in Tehran was destroyed. Many worship houses were also destroyed between 2009 and 2013.
In 2018, there were protests by Sufis in Tehran. Many Sufis were arrested. After these events, Noor-Ali Tabandeh, who was 91 years old, was placed under house arrest. This meant he could not leave his home. He also had difficulty getting medical help and contacting people outside.
Leading the Gonabadi Order
After his brother Sultan Hussein Tabandeh passed away in 1992, the leadership of the Gonabadi Order went to his son, Ali Tabandeh.
In October 1992, Ali Tabandeh officially recognized Noor-Ali Tabandeh as a spiritual leader. He gave him the title Majzoub Ali Shah. When Ali Tabandeh passed away in 1997, Noor-Ali Tabandeh officially became the main leader of the Nematollahi Gonabadi Sufi order.
See also
- 2018 Dervish protests
- Kasra Nouri
