Naqshbandia Owaisiah
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Naqshbandi
Owaisia Order is one of the major Sufi orders (ṭuruq
, singular tariqah) of Islam
. Formed in 1380, the order is considered by some to be a "sober" order known for its silent dhikr
(remembrance of God) rather than the vocalized forms common in other orders.
order is notable as it is the only Sufism
order to trace its spiritual lineage (silsilah
) to Muhammad
through Abū Bakr
, the first of the Sunni Rashidin
Caliph
s. In contrast, most other turuq trace their lineage through ‘Alī
, Muhammad's son-in-law, fourth Sunni Rashid and first Shī‘ī Imam
-Caliph.
The word Naqshbandi
originates in the name of the founder of the order, Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Bukhari
. Some have said that the translation means "related to the image-maker," some also consider it to mean "pattern maker" rather than "image maker," and interpret "Naqshbandi" to mean "Reformer of Patterns", and others consider it to mean the "Way of the Chain" or "Naqshbandi Golden Chain
".
Present Sheikh of the Order
Naqshbandi
Naqshbandi is one of the major Sufi spiritual orders of Sufi Islam. It is considered to be a "Potent" order.The Naqshbandi order is over 1,300 years old, and is active today...
Owaisia Order is one of the major Sufi orders (ṭuruq
Tariqah
A tariqa is an Islamic religious order. In Sufism one starts with Islamic law, the exoteric or mundane practice of Islam and then is initiated onto the mystical path of a tariqa. Through spiritual practices and guidance of a tariqa the aspirant seeks ḥaqīqah - ultimate truth.-Meaning:A tariqa is a...
, singular tariqah) of Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
. Formed in 1380, the order is considered by some to be a "sober" order known for its silent dhikr
Dhikr
Dhikr , plural ; ), is an Islamic devotional act, typically involving the repetition of the Names of God, supplications or formulas taken from hadith texts and verses of the Qur'an. Dhikr is usually done individually, but in some Sufi orders it is instituted as a ceremonial activity...
(remembrance of God) rather than the vocalized forms common in other orders.
Description
The NaqshbandiNaqshbandi
Naqshbandi is one of the major Sufi spiritual orders of Sufi Islam. It is considered to be a "Potent" order.The Naqshbandi order is over 1,300 years old, and is active today...
order is notable as it is the only Sufism
Sufism
Sufism or ' is defined by its adherents as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a '...
order to trace its spiritual lineage (silsilah
Silsilah
Silsila is an Arabic word meaning chain, often used in various senses of lineage. In particular, it may be translated as " order" or "genealogy". It is derived from the notion of apostolic succession.- Historical importance :...
) to Muhammad
Muhammad
Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
through Abū Bakr
Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr was a senior companion and the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632-634 CE when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death...
, the first of the Sunni Rashidin
Rashidun
The Rightly Guided Caliphs or The Righteous Caliphs is a term used in Sunni Islam to refer to the first four Caliphs who established the Rashidun Caliphate. The concept of "Rightly Guided Caliphs" originated with the Abbasid Dynasty...
Caliph
Caliph
The Caliph is the head of state in a Caliphate, and the title for the ruler of the Islamic Ummah, an Islamic community ruled by the Shari'ah. It is a transcribed version of the Arabic word which means "successor" or "representative"...
s. In contrast, most other turuq trace their lineage through ‘Alī
Ali
' |Ramaḍān]], 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661).His father's name was Abu Talib. Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam...
, Muhammad's son-in-law, fourth Sunni Rashid and first Shī‘ī Imam
Imamah (Shi'a doctrine)
Imāmah is the Shia doctrine of religious, spiritual and political leadership of the Ummah. The Shīa believe that the A'immah are the true Caliphs or rightful successors of Muḥammad, and further that Imams are possessed of divine knowledge and authority as well as being part of the Ahl al-Bayt,...
-Caliph.
The word Naqshbandi
Naqshbandi
Naqshbandi is one of the major Sufi spiritual orders of Sufi Islam. It is considered to be a "Potent" order.The Naqshbandi order is over 1,300 years old, and is active today...
originates in the name of the founder of the order, Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Bukhari
Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Bukhari
Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Bukhari was the founder of what would become the Naqshbandi. He was born in Bukhara which is located in Uzbekistan...
. Some have said that the translation means "related to the image-maker," some also consider it to mean "pattern maker" rather than "image maker," and interpret "Naqshbandi" to mean "Reformer of Patterns", and others consider it to mean the "Way of the Chain" or "Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Naqshbandi Golden Chain
The Naqshbandi Golden Chain is a lineage of spiritual masters of the Naqshbandi Sufi order related to each other going back to the Islamic prophet Muhammad...
".
Chain of transmission
- Prophet MuhammadMuhammadMuhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
- Hazrat Abu BakrAbu BakrAbu Bakr was a senior companion and the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632-634 CE when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death...
(d. 13 H/634 C.E.) - Hazrat Hasan al-Basri
- Hazrat Dawood Tai
- Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi
- Hazrat Ubaidullah Ahrar (d. 895 H/1489 C.E.)
- Hazrat Abdu r-Rahman JamiJamiNur ad-Dīn Abd ar-Rahmān Jāmī also known as DJāmī, Mawlanā Nūr al-Dīn 'Abd al-Rahmān or Abd-Al-Rahmān Nur-Al-Din Muhammad Dashti who is commonly known as Jami , is known for his achievements as a scholar, mystic, writer, composer of numerous lyrics and idylls, historian, and one of the greatest...
- Hazrat Abu Ayyub Muhammad Salih
- Hazrat Allah Din Madni
- Hazrat Abdu r-Rahim (d. 1372 H/1952 C.E.)
- Hazrat Allah Yar Khan (d. 1404 H/1984 C.E.)
Present Sheikh of the Order
- Hazrat Ameer Muhammad Akram Awan (1934 - Current)
External links
- http://www.naqshbandiaowaisiah.com
- http://www.oursheikh.org
- http://www.owaisiah.com
- http://www.ghazwatulhind.com
- http://www.zikr-e-ilahi.com