Abu Anwar Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi (ابو انور محمد برکت علی لودھیانوی) (27 April 1911 – 26 January 1997) was a Muslim Sufi who belonged to the Qadiri spiritual order.
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 |
| Occupation(s) | Sufism in Pakistan, Writer, Social work |
| Children | Six |
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He was the founder of the non-political, non-profit, religious organisation, Dar-ul-Ehsan. Abu Anwar'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]
Early life edit
His father, Nigahi Bakhsh was a land lord.[3]
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]
Death edit
Abu Anwar Sufi 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.
- ^ a b "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
- ^ 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.