Abul Hasanat Sayyid Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi Qadiri (6 February 1872–27 August 1964) also known as Hadrat Abdullah Shah Sahib, was a scholar of Islam and spiritual reformer. [1] He is more particularly known as a muhaddith[ broken anchor], honorifically as Muhaddith-e Dakkan (the Muhaddith of the Dakkan). [2] [3] His contributions to Islamic scholarship and spirituality have left a lasting impact. His scholarly contributions include extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and his best-known work, Zujajat al-Masabih, which is a comprehensive collection of Hadiths aligned with the Hanafi school of law, compiled into five volumes. [4] [5] [6]
He was born in the Qadiri family in Aurangabad, India. He received his early education in Islamic sciences and Arabic literature. [7]
Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi's spiritual teachings were rooted in the principles of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. His guidance emphasized the importance of inner contemplation, remembrance of God (dhikr), and spiritual connection with the divine. Key aspects of his teachings:
These teachings aim to cultivate a direct and personal experience of the divine, transcending formal rituals and external observances to achieve a state of unity with God. The Naqshbandi way, as taught by Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi, is a path of purification and self-improvement, leading to spiritual enlightenment and closeness to the divine. [11] [12]
Some of his notable literary works include:
These books continue to be influential in the study of Sufism and Islamic spirituality. [13]
Abul Hasanat Sayyid Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi Qadiri (6 February 1872–27 August 1964) also known as Hadrat Abdullah Shah Sahib, was a scholar of Islam and spiritual reformer. [1] He is more particularly known as a muhaddith[ broken anchor], honorifically as Muhaddith-e Dakkan (the Muhaddith of the Dakkan). [2] [3] His contributions to Islamic scholarship and spirituality have left a lasting impact. His scholarly contributions include extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and his best-known work, Zujajat al-Masabih, which is a comprehensive collection of Hadiths aligned with the Hanafi school of law, compiled into five volumes. [4] [5] [6]
He was born in the Qadiri family in Aurangabad, India. He received his early education in Islamic sciences and Arabic literature. [7]
Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi's spiritual teachings were rooted in the principles of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. His guidance emphasized the importance of inner contemplation, remembrance of God (dhikr), and spiritual connection with the divine. Key aspects of his teachings:
These teachings aim to cultivate a direct and personal experience of the divine, transcending formal rituals and external observances to achieve a state of unity with God. The Naqshbandi way, as taught by Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi, is a path of purification and self-improvement, leading to spiritual enlightenment and closeness to the divine. [11] [12]
Some of his notable literary works include:
These books continue to be influential in the study of Sufism and Islamic spirituality. [13]