Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi
Abu Anwar Muhammad Barkat Ali | |
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| Born | 27 April 1911[1] Ludhiana, India |
| Died | 26 January 1997 (aged 85) (16 Ramadan 1417 Hijri)[1] Dasuha, Faisalabad, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Sufism in Pakistan, Writer, Social work |
| Successor | Mian Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad |
| Children | Six |
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| Website | http://www.darulehsan132.com/Bio.html |
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Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi (ابو انیس محمد برکت علی لودھیانوی) (27 April 1911 – 26 January 1997) was a Muslim Sufi who belonged to the Qadiri spiritual order.
He was the founder of the non-political, non-profit, religious organisation, Dar-ul-Ehsan. Abu Anees's followers spread all around the world and especially in Pakistan. He spent his whole life preaching Islam. He made first Quran Mahal in Pakistan. A large number of people including politicians and officers come Darul Ehsaan to meet Sufi Barkat Ali. His tomb is situated 16 km far from Faisalabad near dasuha on Faisalabad–Samundri Road Faisalabad. Every year, eye camps are arranged at Darul Ehsan in which free eye treatments are provided for many people every year in the month of March and October.[2][3][4] Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi appointed Mian Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad as his successor. Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi most famous disciple is Main Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad.[5]
Early life
[edit]A simple and pious Jutt family lived at the village Brahmi in Tehsil Ludhiana. The head of the family was Mian Nigahi Bakhsh who was a noble and true religious man. He was an employee in British Army. His wife Jannat Bibi was complete picture of a real Islamic ideal woman. Simplicity and following the orders of Allah Almighty was motto of their life. Once at Rawalpindi Mian Nigahi Bakhsh met with a saint who told him "Allah will bless you with a great son". The prediction of that saint came true on 27th April 1911 when they were given the greatest honor by Allah, an honor for which all parents can long for. They were blessed with a lovely Son. Child was named Muhammad Barkat Ali.[6]
He got the education of Quran at his village. For worldly education first he went to Halwara and then Rai Kot. He was a Wali by birth and naturally inclined much towards Allah than worldly education. Sometimes he attended the shrines of darweshs in surrounding areas rather than attending school. It was talk of the town before partition that Muhammad Barkat Ali will be a famous Wali one day and his blessings will start from the northern parts of Sandal Bar and spread in the whole world. His father wished him to be highly educated and become a high officer at British Army.[7]
Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi most famous disciple is Main Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad.[8]
Prediction about Pakistan
[edit]Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi narrated an incident about a spiritual man (دیوانہ). who was gathering wood in the forest and saying that the day is not far when decisions of the world will be made based on Pakistan's "yes" or "no." It was my responsibility, and I fulfilled it. I have a deep affection for Pakistan. After that, some sources confirm that, this spiritual man was Mian Muhammad Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad. Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi most famous disciple is Main Muhammad Manzoor Ahmad.[9][10]
Literary works
[edit]His literary work is notable in the Muslim world and his name is also included in the List of Muslim writers and poets."[4] He wrote more than 400 books on different topics including religion, ethics and philosophy.[4]
- Makshoofat Manazal-e-Ehsan, 5 volumes[11]
- Kitab-ul-Amal Bis-Sunnah 5 volumes[12]
- Asma-un-Nabi-ul-Kareem, 6 volumes[13]
- Maqalat-e-Hikmat 30 volumes[4]
- Zikr-e-Elahi[14]
Death
[edit]Abu Anees Barkat Ali Ludhianvi (QSA) died on 26 January 1997, 16th Ramadan ul mubarik 1417 (AH) at the age of 85. He is buried in Faisalabad.[1]
Honorary postage stamp
[edit]On 27 April 2013, Pakistan Post office issued a stamp with a denomination of Rupees 8 under its "Men of Letters" series in honour of Sufi Barkat Ali.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Biodata of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi (Sufi Barkat Ali on commemorative postage stamp image (2013) on pakpost.gov.pk website Retrieved 1 December 2023
- ^ "Free Eye Camp « Darulehsan – Hazrat Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Qudssirahul Azeez". Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Profile of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi". Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust website. Archived from the original on 9 January 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d Profile of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi on GoogleBooks website Retrieved 1 December 2023
- ^ "Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Official". www.darulehsan132.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Hazrat Muhammad Barkat Ali (Quddes Sirra-ul-Aziz)". www.darulehsan132.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Hazrat Muhammad Barkat Ali (Quddes Sirra-ul-Aziz)". www.darulehsan132.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Official". www.darulehsan132.com. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ says, Anonymous (3 January 2013). "Prediction by Sufi Barkat Ali (R.A.)". Spiritual Pakistan | Future Of Pakistan | Ghazwa e Hind | Predictions about Pakistan | Pakistan. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Sufi Barkat Alis Prediction About Pakistan Syed Sarfraz Shah 1, retrieved 22 August 2024
- ^ Dar-ul-Ehsan Publications (Home of Mercy Publications, Sufi Barkat Ali's writings), Retrieved 1 December 2023
- ^ Another book written by Sufi Barkat Ali, Retrieved 1 December 2023
- ^ "Dar-ul-ehsan :: Asma Al-Nabi Al-Karim (SAW) Names of the Holy Prophet SAW". Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Dhikr :: Read the book: Dhikr i Elahi :: Accroding to Quran, Hadith and Sunnah". Darulehsan.net website. Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2023.