Background
Abu Khubza was born on the 26th of Rabi" al-awwal in the year 1351 according to the Islamic calendar, corresponding to the 30th of July in 1932 Gregorian.
Abu Khubza was born on the 26th of Rabi" al-awwal in the year 1351 according to the Islamic calendar, corresponding to the 30th of July in 1932 Gregorian.
His name has variantly been spelled "Bukhabza," "Boukhabza," Bu Khabza," and "Bu Khubza."
The family name "Hasani" indicates descent through Hasan ibn Ali, rather than Hussein ibn Ali. He has also had students of his own among Moroccan theologians, most notably Hassan al-Kattani.
Abu Khubza is referred to as a Sayyid and member of Ahl al-Bayt, meaning he is a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and thus also ethnically descended from the Banu Hashim branch of the Quraysh tribe.