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Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi

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.

Abu Aness Muhammad Barkat Ali
Born(1911-04-27)27 April 1911[1]
Ludhiana, India
Died26 January 1997(1997-01-26) (aged 85)
(16 Ramadan 1417 Hijri)[1]
Dasuha, Faisalabad, Pakistan
OccupationsSufism in Pakistan, Writer, Social work
ChildrenSix
Parents
  • Mian Nigahi Bakhsh (father)
  • Jannat Bibi (mother)

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

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His father, Nigahi Bakhsh was a landlord.[3]

Literary works

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"His literary work is notable in the Muslim world and his name is also included in the List of Muslim writers and poets."[4] He wrote more than 400 books on different topics including religion, ethics and philosophy.[4]

  • Makshoofat Manazal-e-Ehsan, 5 volumes[5]
  • Kitab-ul-Amal Bis-Sunnah 5 volumes[6]
  • Asma-un-Nabi-ul-Kareem, 6 volumes[7]
  • Maqalat-e-Hikmat 30 volumes[4]
  • Zikr-e-Elahi[8]

Death

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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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Biodata of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi - Sufi Barkat Ali on commemorative postage stamp image (2013)". Pakistan Post website. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Free Eye Camp « Darulehsan – Hazrat Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Qudssirahul Azeez". Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Profile of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi". Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust website - source: The News International newspaper. Archived from the original on 9 January 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Profile of Barkat Ali Ludhianwi". GoogleBooks website. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Dar-ul-Ehsan Publications (Home of Mercy Publications, Sufi Barkat Ali's writings), Retrieved 1 December 2023
  6. ↑ Another book written by Sufi Barkat Ali, Retrieved 1 December 2023
  7. ↑ "Dar-ul-ehsan :: Asma Al-Nabi Al-Karim (SAW) Names of the Holy Prophet SAW". Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dhikr :: Read the book: Dhikr i Elahi :: According to Quran, Hadith and Sunnah". Darulehsan.net website. Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
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