Prophet Besmali
Prophet Besmali Peace be upon Him | |
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| Beshmaal (Packilvanian) | |
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| Born | Uncertain circa 2000 BCE |
| Died | mid to late 21st century BCE |
| Burial place | Unknown |
| Known for | Founder or modern-day Paxism |
| Works | Ichtmar |
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Prophet Besmali is a semi-legendary figure who is believed to have founded the modern version of the religion of Paxism. Although the people of Central Yasteria had monotheistic religions that were largely similar, he consolidated and codified the beliefs of the people in Ashura. Thus, many of the beliefs of Paxism emanate from his teachings.
The oldest of the Writings of Paxism, known as the Ichtmar, attributes its authorship to Prophet Besmali. Historic evidence points to the fact that the oldest manuscripts of the Ichtmar date to around the time he could have lived i.e., between 2000 and 2100 BCE. Some historians such as Khamal Duhavid suggest that the Ichtmar is written in the language of the scholarly class which uses formal language not known to have been used by the general public (based on comparisons with a manual on language dated to a similar time). Although his profession and origins are unclear, it is clear that he was a full-time scholar.
Further support for this theory arises from the fact that many of his followers were highly educated people such as Lord Tiraz Mawal. Most mainstream scholars hold the view that he either conveyed orally what scribes transcribed to be the Ichtmar or he wrote some of it while his colleagues fleshed it out or gave it form.
Although not much is known about his early life, he is believed to have been born in the Kingdom of Akil which existed in the area of modern-day Akas Akil. Other than for writing or reciting the Ichtmar, he is also famous for a journey of preaching and miracle work that spanned most of Eastern Packilvania in whose footsteps devout adherents such as Prince Thumim have followed. This journey is believed to have started in Ashura, then gone to Iganar, then Jumhurikesh then returned to Iganar, then to Rigaryat then Mekedesh then to Fidakar. Some of the places he visited are commemorated through the construction of Temples such as the Ishak I Temple in Zukaril, Iganar. He is believed to have encountered an Esma and performed miracles on this journey. It is unknown where he died but scholars believe he died outside of modern Packilvania in the Codex Pontus.