He was born in Iran and came to Baghdad in 488 AH. He followed the sect of Imam Ahmad and had 49 children, 27 of whom were boys. Many Kurds, especially, go to Baghdad to visit his grave. His shrine is located in the Bab al-Sheikh area of Rassafa in Baghdad. The square is named after him. Many Kurds, especially, go to Baghdad to visit his grave.[1]