Şeyh Mehmed Nuri Efendi Tomb

Tarsusizade Mehmed Nuri Efendi, born on 24 November 1859 in Üsküdar, Istanbul, was the son of Hacı Osman Kâmil Efendi, who held the rank of Rumeli kazasker, and Şerife Hatice Hanım. He began his education in 1868 in the Şeyh Ebülvefâ neighborhood, then continued his studies with his father and prominent scholars of the time.
In 1877, he entered state service as a müderris. Between 1883 and 1891, he held various bureaucratic positions in institutions such as the kazaskerlik and Evkāf-ı Hümâyun. He was appointed Edirne qadi in 1903 and undersecretary of Evkāf-ı Hümâyun in 1905. In 1912, he became qadi of Egypt and served in Cairo until 1915.
In 1920, he received the title of Anadolu kazasker and participated in the Second Şûrâ-yı Saltanat. On 27 September 1920, he was appointed şeyhülislâm in the Damad Ferid Paşa government. He served until the abolition of the sultanate in 1922. Though seemingly opposed to the National Struggle, it is claimed he held favorable views towards Ankara.
Because of this, he was not included in the list of 150 exiles. During the Republic, his pension request was denied and applications on behalf of his daughter were also unsuccessful. He spent his final years in solitude at his yalı in Üsküdar and passed away on 30 July 1927.

Construction Year: 1856

Ordered by: Unknown

Architect: Unknown

Prominent Features:

The tomb, built on a square plan, had its roof covered with lead in the most recent restoration.
In addition to the large wish window facing the street, it has two more windows overlooking the mosque courtyard.
The structure has no inscription, and its entrance is at the back. On the right side, on an elevated platform, lie the graves of Hacı Mehmet Hulusi Efendi (d. February 1891) and İbrahim Edhem Surûrî Efendi (d. November 1905).
In front of the windows facing the courtyard is the grave of Kurban Nasuh, who died in 1587, also located on a raised platform.
The tomb was restored in 1974 by Dr. Sabahaddin Tonguç Bey, during which all four facades were covered with cut stone.
Inside the tomb are three sarcophagi. One belongs to Şeyh Mehmet Nuri Efendi, the second to Şeyh Tevfik Efendi, and the third to his daughter Hediye Sultan Hanım, also known as Hidayetullah.
Previously, various sizes of skewers and needles specific to the Rufai order hung on the walls of the tomb. These were removed during the last restoration.