Dagestan Mufti Recalls Life and Legacy of Sheikh Hasan Afandi

Dagestan Mufti Recalls Life and Legacy of Sheikh Hasan Afandi Makhachkala, Dagestan – In a recent interview, Sheikh Akhmadi Afandi, the Mufti of Dagestan, shared insights into the life and legacy of Sheikh Hasan Afandi, a prominent religious figure in the region. Afandi described the hardships faced by Hasan Afandi during a period of intense persecution against religious leaders. "The times were difficult," Afandi stated, "religious figures were persecuted, and it was a challenging era." Afandi also highlighted the absence of Hasan Afandi's grave, a poignant detail reflecting the turbulent history of the region. Despite these challenges, Afandi emphasized Hasan Afandi's lasting impact, noting his many disciples and the numerous books he penned by hand. "He wrote all those books not on a computer, as they do now, but by hand," Afandi remarked, emphasizing the dedication and effort involved. The interview offers a valuable glimpse into a significant chapter in Dagestan's history and the enduring legacy of a revered spiritual leader, Sheikh Hasan Afandi.