Keris Sheikh Ahmad Qomi

[Nathaniel]

Originally Posted by HangPC2

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.

HangPC2,

Thank you for the interesting information about Sheikh Qomi. Coming from Iran, it is interesting that he is pictured with a kris?!? At age of 62 + coming from Iran you think he would have something more like a Jambiya at his belt. I know the influence of the Krit came more from Malay.