Keris Sheikh Ahmad Qomi

HangPC2 · 24th April 2012, 06:40 AM

Keris Sheikh Ahmad Qomi

Sheikh Ahmad Qomi (1543-1631)

Sheikh Ahmad Qomi, was an Iranian expatriate who lived in Thailand for 26 years. He was a merchant, a religious figure and the architect of cultural relations between Persian And Siam. He was also one of the pioneers of promoting Islam in East Asia.

Sheikh Qomi was born in Iranian holy city of Qom in 1543 and moved to Bangkok in 1605 at the age of 62. He lived in Siam for 26 years until his death. He was trusted in Siam royal court and undertook top positions in government hierarchy of Siam thanks to his insight and intellect.

24th April 2012, 06:40 AM	#1
HangPC2 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 64	Keris Sheikh Ahmad Qomi Keris Sheikh Ahmad Qomi Sheikh Ahmad Qomi (1543-1631) Sheikh Ahmad Qomi, was an Iranian expatriate who lived in Thailand for 26 years. He was a merchant, a religious figure and the architect of cultural relations between Persian And Siam. He was also one of the pioneers of promoting Islam in East Asia. Sheikh Qomi was born in Iranian holy city of Qom in 1543 and moved to Bangkok in 1605 at the age of 62. He lived in Siam for 26 years until his death. He was trusted in Siam royal court and undertook top positions in government hierarchy of Siam thanks to his insight and intellect.