Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi
Sufi saint (1911–1997)
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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 well-known Qadiriyya, Chishti and Naqshbandi spiritual orders. In total he belonged to 14 spiritual orders.
(16 Ramadan 1417 Hijri)[1]
Abu Aness 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 |
| Occupations | 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 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 used to come to Darul Ehsan to meet Sufi Barkat Ali. His tomb is situated 16 km from Faisalabad near Dasuha on Faisalabad–Samundri Road. Every year, eye camps are arranged at Darul Ehsan where free eye treatments are provided for many people every year in the months of March and October.[2][3][4]
Early life
His father, Nigahi Bakhsh was a landlord.[3]
Literary works
Death
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
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]