Khwaja Baqi Billah
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Khawāja Muhammad Bāqī Billāh Berang Naqshbandī Ahrārī Dihlawī quddisa sirruhū | |
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| Born | 14 July 1564 |
| Died | 29 November 1603 (aged 39) |
| Religion | Islam |
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| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Main interest(s) | Implementation of Islamic Law, Islamic Statehood |
| Notable idea(s) | Evolution of Islamic philosophy, Application of Sharia |
| Tariqa | Naqshbandi |
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| Part of a series on Islam Sufism |
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Khwaja Baqi Billah (Persian: خواجه باقی بالله), born as Muhammad Baqi (14 July 1564– 29 November 1603), was a Sufi saint from Kabul. He was disciple of Khawaja Muhammad Amkanagi. [1][2][3][4]
Birth[edit]
Baqi Billah was the originator and pioneer of the Naqshbandi Order in the sub-continent. His father Abd as-Salām Samarqandī was a scholar and saint from Kabul. His takhallus (pen name) was "Berang" (which literally means colorless or transparent).[5]
Death[edit]
He died on 14 Jumada al-Thani 1012 AH (29 November 1603) and is buried in Delhi.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Article on KhwajaBaqi Billah". Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ "HAZRAT KHAWAJA BAQI BILLAH R.A". Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ Ellison Banks Findly (Feb 1993). Nur Jahan, empress of Mughal India. Oxford University Press. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-19-507488-8.
- ^ Malika Mohammada (2007). The foundations of the composite culture in India. p. 181. ISBN 978-81-89833-18-3.
- ^ "Article on KhwajaBaqi Billah".
