Faizrakhmanist: Islamic Sect in Catacombs

Faizrakhman Sattarov founded the Islamic sect known as the Faizrakhmanist in 1966. Sattarov believed himself to be an Allah reincarnation as a result of a mystical experience. His followers resided in the catacombs beneath his house in Kazan, Russia, embracing a secluded and ascetic lifestyle. Blending elements of Sufism, Islamic mysticism, and esoteric teachings, this unique Islamic sect endured in the underground catacombs for over two decades. It was discovered during a raid by Russian authorities that some of the 20 children removed from the compound had never seen daylight.