Şeyh Mustafa Devati Tomb

Mustafa Devati, known by the nickname “Devati” or “Divitçi” due to his upbringing in a family engaged in the craft of inkwell making, was a prominent figure in the 17th century.
In his youth, he became a disciple of Mukad Ahmed Efendi at the Hüdayi Lodge in Üsküdar. Advancing swiftly on the spiritual path, he was sent to Kastamonu for guidance duties by his sheikh.
After completing his spiritual training and receiving the caliphate, he pursued scholarly studies for seven years as an apprentice under a learned scholar.
In 1651, he began teaching at the Molla Kestel Madrasah and later served as a professor at the Valide Sultan Dârülhadis in Üsküdar from 1652 to 1657, succeeding Vanî Ali Efendi.
In 1657, he left his academic life and transformed a mosque built by Arslan Ağazade Mustafa Bey in Üsküdar into a lodge for spiritual guidance. This mosque is now known as Şeyh Mosque or after his own name.
He engaged in guidance at this lodge for three years until his death in 1660, after which he was buried in the lodge’s garden tomb.

Construction Year: 1679

Ordered by: Disciples of Şeyh Mustafa Devati

Architect: Unknown

Prominent Features:

According to the inscription above the two windows on the right side of the tomb door, the tomb was built for Divitçi Şeyh Mustafa Devati, who died in 1660. The inscription is believed to have been written by his son, the poet Şeyh Mehmet Talip Efendi.
The right window bears eight verses, and the left window bears six verses written in panels, each with two lines between each panel.
According to the inscription above the entrance door, the tomb was restored by Fatma Zehra Hanım, wife of Hüseyin Haki Bey, after it had fallen into disrepair. The inscription was added after her death in 1896.
The window on the left of the door bears an inscription for Sheikh Hasib Efendi, who died in 1897, and his wife, who was buried beside him the same year.
The tomb is located in front of the main gate of the Şeyh Mosque.
The three front windows are arched with segmented arches and the roof ends with a wide wooden eave.
Inside the tomb are eight wooden sarcophagi, six of which have known identities. Three of the sarcophagi are joined, indicating that the individuals were buried with their spouses.
Identified individuals include: Mustafa Devati, his son Şeyh Mehmet Efendi, his grandson Devatizade Şeyh Mustafa Efendi, Şeyh Hasib Efendi, his wife Necibe Hanım, their sons Şeyh Talib Efendi, and Fatma Zehra Hanım, wife of Hüseyin Haki Bey.