Khwaja Baqi Billah
Naqshbandi Sufi saint
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Khwaja Baqi Billah (Persian: خواجه باقی بالله) also known as Khwaja Muhammad Baqi,[1] with his pen name Berang, (14 July 1564– 29 November 1603), was a Sufi saint from Kabul. He was a disciple of Khwaja Muhammad Amkanagi and the pioneer of the Naqshbandi Order in the Indian subcontinent.[2][3][4][5]
- Qāzī Abd as-Salām Khalji Samarqandī Quraishi (father)
Khwaja Baqi Billah | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | 14 July 1564 |
| Died | 29 November 1603 (aged 39) |
| Resting place | Nabi Karim, Delhi |
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| Main interest(s) | Implementation of Islamic law, Islamic statehood |
| Notable idea(s) | Evolution of Islamic philosophy, application of Sharia |
| Pen name | Berang |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Tariqa | Naqshbandi |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Muslim leader | |
Influenced by | |
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Birth
Baqi Billah was the originator and pioneer of the Naqshbandi Order in the Indian subcontinent. His father Abd as-Salām Khalji Samarqandī Quraishi was a scholar and saint from Kabul. His Takhallus (pen name) was "Berang", which literally means colorless or invisible.[6][1]
Death
He died on 14 Jumada II 1012 AH (29 November 1603) and is buried in the Nabi Karim area of Delhi.[citation needed]
Works
| Title | Original language | English title | Brief description |
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| Maktubat-e-Khwaja Baqi Billah | Persian | Letters of Khwaja Baqi Billah | A collection of letters addressing spiritual training, Sufi discipline, and Naqshbandi teachings; considered his principal work. |
| Risala-e-Ahwal wa Ma‘arif | Treatise on Spiritual States and Knowledge | A short Sufi treatise discussing inner states, spiritual awareness, and the path of self-purification. | |
| Ta‘limat-e-Naqshbandiyya | Teachings of the Naqshbandi Order | A concise exposition of Naqshbandi principles, practices, and ethical discipline. |