Mahmood Anjir-Faghnawi

Khwaja Mahmood al-Anjir al-Faghnawi founded Naqshbandi, one of the largest Sufi Muslim orders.

Hazrat Khwāja Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi Naqshbandī quddisa sirruhū
Born19 August 1231 (1231-08-19), 18 Shawal 628 A.D
Anjir Faghna
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Died30 May 1317 (1317-05-31) (aged 85), 17 Rabi-Ul Awal 717 A.H.
FamilyYahya Efendi (father)
SchoolIslamic philosophy
Main interests
Implementation of Islamic Law, Islamic Statehood
Notable ideas
Evolution of Islamic philosophy, application of Sharia'h
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Birth

Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi was born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. He was reported to have been from the lineage of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. He devoted his life to guiding people to Allah's presence.[1]

Biography

After he stayed for a short time in his village, he moved to Walken. There, he earned his livelihood as a builder. He started the training with the Arif Riwgari, there completing his Sayr-U Suluk (or religious training), and becoming his successor. For years he guided the people in the masjid of Wabkent and trained his students. It was said his face was always smiling and filled with light. During his last days, Arif Riwgari permitted Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi to perform dhikr, or devotional prayer. As a requirement of the times and in accordance with the state of his students, he spent most of his time performing dhikr.[2]

Death

It is estimated that Anjir Faghnawi died in the hijri year 715 or 717 (1317AD) 17 Rabi-Ul-Awwal. His tomb is located in the village of Anjirbag, in the suburb of Wabkent in Bukhara. Next to his tomb, there is a masjid and a well and it is believed that this water has healing properties.[3]

References
  1. Golden Chain of Naqshbandi Order by Smyrna Si
  2. "Golden Chain of Naqshbandi Order".
  3. The Golden Chain of Transmission MASTERS Nagshibandi way Osman Nuri Topba§ © Erkam Publications 2016 / 1437 H Istanbul - 1437 / 2016 ISBN 978-9944-83-887-0
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