#kashmirsufism

He was among the honoured personalities of his time and he was counted among the nobles of Kashmir. Those day the title “Ganai” was specified and common for Munshi (the writer). The common people would use this word from Mufti to Patwari-all men of pen. And when the said Baba, after completing the Arabic knowledge developed a desire and love for worshipping Allah and embarked upon the search and…

Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Chogli RA was the most prominent and high-ranked caliph of Hazrat Mahboob ul Aalam Sheikh Hamza Makhdoomi RA . It is said that this iconic mystic was his first disciple.No authentic record of is birth place or birth year is available .It is said that he was a native of Madina and arrived in kashmir when Hazrat Mahboob ul Aalam RA was few months old. He was a famous scholar of…

One of the most popular Sufi orders in Kashmir is the Rishi Order. It is the indigenous Sufi order that has originated in Kashmir itself. Many saints belong to this order and all of them are held in high esteem by the people. One among them is Baba Hardi Reshi (R.a) who is adoringly known as ‘Resh Moul’, which means ‘Reshi the Father’ – This title is indicant of his reverence and influence among…