History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Müştak Baba Tomb is the eternal resting place of Müştak Baba (1758-1832), the great Sufi, Kadiri sheikh, divan poet and master of abjad science, who lived at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. Müştak Baba, whose real name is Mustafa, attended scientific assemblies in the Ottoman geography from Istanbul to Baghdad, and went down in history with the famous abjad couplet in his Divan, which reads, "A century ago, he gave the good news that Ankara would be the capital of the Republic." His tomb, built in his hometown of Muş after his death, has become one of the most important spiritual centers of the city. According to popular legend, it is believed that the prayers of Müştak Baba instill healing in the troubled, wisdom in the hearts and insight in the minds, and the tomb has been visited with respect for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The tomb is located in the Minare District, which forms the historical texture of Muş city center, at an altitude of approximately 1,340 meters above sea level. It is located among the traditional stone and adobe mansions of Muş, in a peaceful garden shaded by mulberry and willow trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the tomb is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open for visits and prayers 7 days a week, from morning prayer time to night prayer (05:30 - 21:30).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The inside of the tomb has a wooden floor and you must enter without shoes. The flat garden entrance is suitable for disabled and elderly visitors.•Facilities and Facilities:Ablution room, Quran recitation room, recreation garden and information sign are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Minare Mahallesi, Türbe Çıkmazı No:5, 49100 Merkez/Muş.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is within walking distance of the Historical Grand Mosque and Alaeddin Bey Mosque. Since the streets of the historical neighborhood are narrow, vehicles should be parked in the parking lots on the main street.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): You can take local minibuses and get off at Dere Mahallesi or Eski Çarşı stop and reach the tomb with a 3-minute walk.•Parking Availability:The municipality parking lot around the Old Market can be used. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand politely in the presence of the longing Father's sarcophagus, recite the Fatiha to the saint's soul and pray for knowledge, foresight and peace of mind.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The wooden sarcophagus workmanship and calligraphy panels of the tomb can be photographed silently; Visitors who are praying should not be disturbed.•Important Commemoration Days:Symposiums and Sufi music concerts are held in the spring months within the scope of the Commemoration of Müştak Baba and Science Days.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Visitors of the tomb are offered traditional walnut halva and Muş thyme tea.