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Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani,[1] lovingly revered as Baba Sailani (1871 – 16 December 1908), was a Sufi saint of the Naqshbandi Order. His sacred shrine is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India[2][3][4][5]
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Baba Sailani | |
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| Born | Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani 1871 |
| Died | 16 December 1908 |
| Resting place | Buldhana, Maharashtra , India |
Early life
Hazrat Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani Rahmatullah Alaih[6] grew up in a respected and well-to-do family environment marked by discipline and traditional values. From a young age, he displayed remarkable physical strength, courage, and a strong inclination toward self-discipline. During his childhood and early teenage years, he developed a deep passion for wrestling (kushti), which led him to travel from Delhi to the Deccan region to pursue rigorous training. Under the guidance of the renowned wrestler Noor Miyan of Balapur, he mastered the art of wrestling and gained recognition for his skill and endurance. Later, his travels took him to Hyderabad, where a profound inner transformation began. There, he encountered a Sufi fakir whose words awakened his spiritual consciousness and redirected his life toward the path of Sufism.[7]
Miracles

Hazrat Sailani Baba Rahmatullah Alaih was widely revered for his extraordinary karāmāt (miraculous acts), which strengthened the faith of countless devotees. Many people believed that through his prayers, individuals suffering from spiritual afflictions, fear, unexplained illnesses, or negative influences found relief and peace. Baba was known to sense the pain of people even before they spoke and would guide them with simple yet powerful spiritual remedies. His presence itself brought calmness and healing. Devotees narrate that his blessings transcended religion, caste, and status, reflecting his lofty spiritual station as an Auliya-e-Kamil.[8] Even today, visitors to his dargah experience hope, healing, and inner transformation through his grace.



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