What is Abdul Alhazred? This question is quite often asked recently by many mysticism lovers. In fact, it is not set correctly. After all, Abdula Alhazred is a person, or rather, a character of the myths of Cthulhu and the author of the legendary Necronomicon. This article will describe his brief biography.
A bit of history
Abdul Alhazred is one of the most controversial and interesting Arab writers. He was a pagan and opposed Muslims. His poetic works and the book Necronomicon were very popular, but often banned. Now most of Alhazred’s works are lost, and few people know him in the Arab countries. But several early biographies of Abdul have been preserved. The first of them was written in the 12th century by Ibn Khalikan. Although for the most part it is based on conjecture and rumor and does not claim historical authenticity.
Childhood
Abdula Alhazred was born between 665 and 670 years of our era in the city of Sana'a (Yemen). The boy had a very normal childhood. Little Abdula was fond of poetry and music. Over time, he became a promising poet. The young man gained fame in Sana'a and could remain in his native city until his death, living in abundance. But in his heart there was a thirst for adventure, and in order to satisfy it, he had to leave his father's house.
Start of travel
Abdul Alhazred left Yemen as soon as he was twenty years old. He joined the caravan that followed to Mecca. Arriving at the place, Abdula performed all the necessary rituals. The Necronomicon written by Alhazred mentions this trip. The author claims to be possessed by a demon called upon by a secret order. Most likely, this incident greatly influenced the young Abdul, forcing him to turn to black magic in the future. The pilgrimage did nothing to help Alhazred, and he went with a caravan to Egypt. The poet arrived in the Nile Delta in 688 and continued to engage in creativity.
Head of worship
Soon, Abdul Alhazred came across a group of Sufi mystics led by Yakthub. It was a Gnostic heretical cult. The young man immediately fell under their influence. Two years later, the head of the cult died. Between Abdul and one of the potential leaders (probably Ibn Gazul), a struggle for power unfolded. Alhazred confidently defeated and led the group. Under the poet’s leadership, it was decided to move the cult to the south, where Abdul’s native lands were located. The leader of the Sufis claimed that such instructions were given to him by the spirit from the catacombs of Memphis. But most likely, Alhazred just wanted to return to Yemen. During the trip, several members of the community disappeared. This was attributed to the tricks of supernatural forces. But there is also a logical explanation - Abdula got rid of unwanted competitors and people who disagree with his policy.
Crazy arab
After that, the traces of Alhazred are lost. And his biographers rely only on rumors. Abdula himself wrote that he spent the next seven years in the desert and visited Yrem. This mysterious city was repeatedly mentioned in the Qur'an and was built for people. Alhazred also announces his acquaintance with a certain dark nameless religion, which he could touch only under the guidance of the now deceased Yakthub. No one knows the location of Irem, but one of the records of the Arab puts him three weeks away from Damur. All this narration sounds very strange. And one of Alhazred’s main biographers, named Ibn Khalikan, cites him as evidence of the frenzy of the hero of this article.
Heritage
Then Abdul is depicted in the chronicles as a wandering poet who entertains the public. It is likely that he left the cult due to excessive cruelty towards other Sufists. He attributed their disappearance to murder at the behest of God Irem.
In addition to the Necronomicon mentioned above, Alhazred wrote many verses. But only two of them have survived to this day: “A Poem for the Prince” and “A Song of My Heart”. Nothing is known about the fate of his other works. Although the sources of his time mention cycles of odes and poems. In the Middle Ages it was said that in the later works of Abdul there is a double meaning, but he was not able to be revealed to anyone. Alhazred gave many speeches at the Arab court. His poems supposedly had a magical effect on the audience, but, unable to withstand the new burden of glory, Abdula decided to leave.
Desert
According to Alhazred’s diary, he went to the Desert Lands. There, the Arab found an abandoned city and letters created not by the human race. A short stay in this place changed Abdul beyond recognition. In the east of the desert, he met something that revealed several secrets to him. With this knowledge, Alhazred again visited the Nameless city. A few months later, the Arab left for Egypt.
