Abu al-Hasan al-Tamimi

Abu al-Hasan 'Abd al-'Aziz b. al-Harith b. Asad b. al-Layth al-Tamimi (929–981/2 CE; 317–371 AH)[2] (Arabic: أبو الحسن عبد العزيز بن الحارث بن أسد بن الليث التميمي) was a Muslim saint who belonged to the Junaidia order.

[3] Abdul Aziz bin Hars bin Asad Yemeni Tamimi was the disciple of Abu Bakr Shibli[4] and became his successor (khalifah) on 21 Muharram 340 AH.

He was an individual of high spirituality and perception and was known for his remarkable wit and learning.

He belonged to the tribe Banu Tamim[5] of Arabia thus part of his name was Tamimi.

[6] He conferred khilafat[further explanation needed] to his son and disciple Abu al-Fadl al-Tamimi who continued the order.