Seyyid Abdulbaki Erol is a famous Kurdish Islamic scholar and leader of the Menzil community, one of Türkiye’s largest religious organizations.
He is widely revered as the 30th descendant or “umbilical grandson” of the Prophet Muhammad. He received his initial education in Arabic and religious sciences at his father’s madrasah in their village Menzil.
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- Full name: Seyyid Abdulbaki Erol
- Stage name: Abdulbaki Erol
- Date of birth: May 2, 1949
- Date of death: July 12, 2023
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of birth: Bilvanis, Türkiye.
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Religious leader, Sheikh and Scholar
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Seyyid Abdulhakim el-Hüseyni
- Siblings: Seyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Seyyid Abdulbaki Erol was born on May 2, 1949 in Bilvanis, Türkiye. He was the son of Seyyid Abdulhakim el-Hüseyni, although his mother’s name is unknown.
Erol has an older brother named Seyyid Muhammed Raşid Erol. Details about Erol’s educational background are not provided. However, his ethnicity is recorded as Turkish and he practices the Muslim faith.
Career
Abdulbaki Erol is a famous Kurdish Islamic scholar and leader of the Menzil community, one of the largest religious organizations in Türkiye. Little is known about the details of his career, but he is considered by many to be the 30th descendant or “umbilical grandson” of the Prophet Muhammad.
Erol received his initial education in Arabic and religious sciences at his father’s madrasah (Islamic school) in their village Menzil. He then pursued further studies in the cities of Siirt and Van. Erol is known as the leader of the Menzil community, belonging to the Halidiyya branch of the Naqshbandi order, a major Sufi order in Islam.
In the public sphere, Erol is also known as “Gavs-ı Sani Şeyh Abdülbaki Elhüseyni,” indicating his high status and spiritual authority in the Islamic scholarly tradition.
As leader of the Menzil community, Erol played an important role in Türkiye’s religious and social life, leading one of the country’s largest religious organizations.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @abdulbakieroll56
Personal life
Abdulbaki Erol’s personal life and relationship status are largely unknown to the media. There is no public information about his romantic relationship.
However, it is known that he is married and has children although detailed information about his family has not been revealed. Sadly, Abdulbaki Erol passed away on July 12, 2023 at the age of 74.
At the time of his death, he was being treated for kidney failure at a private hospital in Kurtköy, Pendik. Despite his public profile, Erol maintains privacy about his personal life and relationships.
Net worth
Abdulbaki Erol, a religious leader, Muslim and a scholar, net worth and financial status are not yet widely known to the media. As a religious figure, details about his assets and income are often kept private.
Many prominent religious leaders often prioritize philanthropy and supporting the less fortunate over openly discussing their financial situation. Many people live modestly and share their resources with the community, such as helping orphans and the poor.
