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| ], ] '''Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani''' (1863–1906) was a ] merchant and pearl trader who served as the governor of the Darin village on ] under ] rule. The ] at ] is named for him. | ], ] '''Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani''' (1863–1906) was a ] merchant and pearl trader who served as the governor of the Darin village on ] under ] rule. The ] at ] is named for him. | ||
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== Life == | ||
| === Early years === | |||
| Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani was born in 1863 in ]. He received his education at the age of fifteen in ], before returning to his homeland to assist his father's pearl trading business.<ref name=":1">. ''Okaz''. September 9, 2011. Archived from the on 2016-03-05. Accessed on 2015-01-19.</ref> After his father had died, Al Faihani inherited his father's business and became a prominent trader. Reportedly, he was one of the richest men in the ] at the time.<ref name=":1" /> | Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani was born in 1863 in ]. He received his education at the age of fifteen in ], before returning to his homeland to assist his father's pearl trading business.<ref name=":1">. ''Okaz''. September 9, 2011. Archived from the on 2016-03-05. Accessed on 2015-01-19.</ref> After his father had died, Al Faihani inherited his father's business and became a prominent trader. Reportedly, he was one of the richest men in the ] at the time.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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| Al Faihani's home village was destroyed in 1882 during an invasion by ].<ref name=":1" /> He emigrated to the Darin village on ].<ref name=":1" /> He earned the recognition of the ] who gifted him the Darin Castle for him to stay in, which he renovated and expanded between 1884 and 1885, and is now named after him.<ref name=":2">. qatifoasis.com. Archived from the on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.</ref><ref name=":3">. Khaleej Fares (BAR-AR). 8 Jul 2016. Archived from the on 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2017-08-07.</ref> He also stayed in there starting from November 10, 1885.<ref name=":2" /> | Al Faihani's home village was destroyed in 1882 during an invasion by ].<ref name=":1" /> He emigrated to the Darin village on ].<ref name=":1" /> He earned the recognition of the ] who gifted him the Darin Castle for him to stay in, which he renovated and expanded between 1884 and 1885, and is now named after him.<ref name=":2">. qatifoasis.com. Archived from the on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.</ref><ref name=":3">. Khaleej Fares (BAR-AR). 8 Jul 2016. Archived from the on 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2017-08-07.</ref> He also stayed in there starting from November 10, 1885.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
| === Administrative power === | |||
| At some point of time, Al Faihani agreed to comply with the terms of the ], and was given governorship over the village of Darin on Tarout Island as well as the title of Pasha.<ref name=":1" /> In 1891, the Ottoman administration offered Al Faihani the opportunity to govern and rule ], but he politely declined the offer.<ref name=":4"> Prepared by the Translation Department at the Office of His Highness the Emir of Qatar. Archived from the on December 17, 2019. Accessed August 6, 2017.</ref> | At some point of time, Al Faihani agreed to comply with the terms of the ], and was given governorship over the village of Darin on Tarout Island as well as the title of Pasha.<ref name=":1" /> In 1891, the Ottoman administration offered Al Faihani the opportunity to govern and rule ], but he politely declined the offer.<ref name=":4"> Prepared by the Translation Department at the Office of His Highness the Emir of Qatar. Archived from the on December 17, 2019. Accessed August 6, 2017.</ref> | ||
| === Death === | |||
| Al Faihani became ill in the early years of the 20th century, requiring him to visit the city of ] for treatment. He died there in 1906.<ref name=":1" /> | Al Faihani became ill in the early years of the 20th century, requiring him to visit the city of ] for treatment. He died there in 1906.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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| The ] at ] near the Darin village named after him is an archeological site and has historical value to the Saudis.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5">. qatifoasis.com. Archived from the on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.</ref> The palace and the adjoining Darin Castle were once under the ownership of Al Faihani's heirs, until the Saudi government was able to negotiate a deal with them so that full ownership was transferred to the government.<ref name=":1" /> | The ] at ] near the Darin village named after him is an archeological site and has historical value to the Saudis.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5">. qatifoasis.com. Archived from the on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.</ref> The palace and the adjoining Darin Castle were once under the ownership of Al Faihani's heirs, until the Saudi government was able to negotiate a deal with them so that full ownership was transferred to the government.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| == Controversy == | |||
| Due to similarities in name, Al Faihani is sometimes confused with the 18th-century Muslim reformist ] who was the founder of the ] movement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=صورة الإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب الفوتوغرافية بين الكذب والحقيقة؟! – موقع الإمام المجدد محمد بن عبدالوهاب |url=https://mujaddid.net/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |language=ar}}</ref> An image of Al Faihani was erroneously spread online and attributed to Ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, who died in 1792 before the first cameras could be invented.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noor |first=Faisal |title=The claim that this a picture of Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab |url=https://www.fnoor.com/main/articles.aspx?article_no=25693 |website=Faisal Noor Website}}</ref> | Due to similarities in name, Al Faihani is sometimes confused with the 18th-century Muslim reformist ] who was the founder of the ] movement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=صورة الإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب الفوتوغرافية بين الكذب والحقيقة؟! – موقع الإمام المجدد محمد بن عبدالوهاب |url=https://mujaddid.net/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |language=ar}}</ref> An image of Al Faihani was erroneously spread online and attributed to Ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, who died in 1792 before the first cameras could be invented.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noor |first=Faisal |title=The claim that this a picture of Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab |url=https://www.fnoor.com/main/articles.aspx?article_no=25693 |website=Faisal Noor Website}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 26 December 2024
Bahraini merchant and governor of Darin (d. 1906)| Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani | |
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 A picture of Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani, taken sometime in 1900 at Mecca | |
| Born | 1863 Muharraq, Bahrain |
| Died | 1906 Bombay, British India |
| Occupation(s) | Trader, merchant and later governor |
| Years active | c. 1880–1906 |
| Honours | The title of Pasha (Arabic: باشا, romanized: basha) |
Pasha, Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani (1863–1906) was a Bahraini merchant and pearl trader who served as the governor of the Darin village on Tarout Island under Ottoman rule. The Al Faihani Palace at Qatif is named for him.
Life
Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani was born in 1863 in Muharraq. He received his education at the age of fifteen in Mecca, before returning to his homeland to assist his father's pearl trading business. After his father had died, Al Faihani inherited his father's business and became a prominent trader. Reportedly, he was one of the richest men in the Arabian Peninsula at the time.
Al Faihani's home village was destroyed in 1882 during an invasion by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. He emigrated to the Darin village on Tarout Island. He earned the recognition of the Emirate of Nejd who gifted him the Darin Castle for him to stay in, which he renovated and expanded between 1884 and 1885, and is now named after him. He also stayed in there starting from November 10, 1885.
At some point of time, Al Faihani agreed to comply with the terms of the Ottoman Empire, and was given governorship over the village of Darin on Tarout Island as well as the title of Pasha. In 1891, the Ottoman administration offered Al Faihani the opportunity to govern and rule Zubarah, but he politely declined the offer.
Al Faihani became ill in the early years of the 20th century, requiring him to visit the city of Bombay, India for treatment. He died there in 1906.
Legacy
Main article: Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani Palace
The Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani Palace at Qatif near the Darin village named after him is an archeological site and has historical value to the Saudis. The palace and the adjoining Darin Castle were once under the ownership of Al Faihani's heirs, until the Saudi government was able to negotiate a deal with them so that full ownership was transferred to the government.
Due to similarities in name, Al Faihani is sometimes confused with the 18th-century Muslim reformist Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab who was the founder of the Wahhabi movement. An image of Al Faihani was erroneously spread online and attributed to Ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab, who died in 1792 before the first cameras could be invented.
See also
References
- ^ "Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab's palace is a neglected ruins". Okaz. September 9, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Accessed on 2015-01-19.
- ^ "The Book of the Historical Story of Darien "1303 AH" - Qatif Oasis". qatifoasis.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.
- "Crazy Me. The most beautiful love story in the Gulf / Abdullah Al-Madani". Khaleej Fares (BAR-AR). 8 Jul 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- Loymer, J. G. (1433, 1434 A.H.). The Gulf Handbook, Historical Section, New and Revised Edition, Volume 3. Prepared by the Translation Department at the Office of His Highness the Emir of Qatar. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019. Accessed August 6, 2017.
- "Al Faihani Palace in Dareen - Qatif Oasis". qatifoasis.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-08. Accessed on 2017-08-08.
- ^ "صورة الإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب الفوتوغرافية بين الكذب والحقيقة؟! – موقع الإمام المجدد محمد بن عبدالوهاب" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- Noor, Faisal. "The claim that this a picture of Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab". Faisal Noor Website.