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newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam This article examines the life, spiritual journey, and contributions of Hazrat Mohammad Nabi Raza Shah, popularly known as Dada Miyan, a revered Indian Sufi saint and Islamic scholar. Drawing on historical accounts and hagiographical sources, the study contextualises his role within late 19th- and early 20th-century Sunni Islam in northern India, particularly in Rampur and Lucknow.
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newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 29 April 2025 An 18th-century Indian scholar-Sufi, Shah Hamzah blended Islamic sciences with mysticism, reformed society through education and charity, and legitimized spiritual authority via relics. His works and langar traditions endure, symbolizing Sufism's role in bridging divine grace and earthly governance.
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newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 28 April 2025A 16th-century Indian Sufi saint of the Qadiriyya order, Hazrat Sheikh Ziauddin blended scholarship and mysticism. Educated in Gujarat, he authored Islamic commentaries, established a spiritual-academic centre, and remains revered at his Uttar Pradesh Dargah. Legacy endures through disciples and descendants.
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3 weeks ago | 
newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 23 April 2025 Hazrat Meer Fazlullah Kalpwi (d. 1700 CE) was a renowned 17th-century Indian Sufi saint of the Qadri-Barkati order. A polymath in exoteric and esoteric Islamic sciences, his transformative spiritual influence, shrine in Kalpi, and emphasis on unity and piety left a lasting legacy in Mughal-era India Main Points: Hazrat Meer Syed Fazlullah Kalpwi (d.
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1 month ago | 
newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 17 April 2025 Islamic Scholar And Reformer Allama Maqbool Ahmad Founded Key Educational Institutes, Authored Impactful Works, And Promoted Rural Upliftment. His Death In 2023 Marked The End Of A Life Dedicated To Bridging Faith, Education, And Social Progress.
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1 month ago | 
newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 10 April 2025 17th-Century Indian Sufi Saint; Founded Khanqah Muhammadiyah Kalpiyya of Kalpi, Uttar Pradesh; Spiritual Leader In Multiple Orders; Authored Works On Divine Names And Sufi Practices; Transformed Lives Through Miracles; Legacy Endures In Kalpi Through His Mausoleum And Disciples Main Points: Meer Syed Mohammad Kalpwi, of Uttar Pradesh, also revered as Meer Syed Ahmed Kalpwi Tirmizi, stands as a monumental figure within the Islamic spiritual...
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newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 25 March 2025 A 14th-century mystic, Hazrat Shaikh Nuruddin synthesized Saivite and Islamic traditions, evolving from ascetic introspection to social reform. His poetry and ethics shaped Kashmir's Muslim identity, bridging spirituality with humanitarian values, leaving an indelible mark on its cultural and religious ethos. Main points: Orphanhood and poverty instilled empathy for marginalized communities, shaping his ethical vision.
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2 months ago | 
newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam. 17 March 2025 Women Shaped Kashmir's Rishi Movement By Expanding Its Reach, Mentoring Disciples, And Inspiring Inclusive Sufi Practices.
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newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam. 13 March 2025. Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi Bridged Sufi And Kashmiri Ascetic Traditions, Balancing Miracles With Theological Pragmatism. His Integration Of Rishi Practices Into Sunni Orthodoxy, Endorsed By Suharwardy Saints, Exemplifies Kashmir's Spiritual Synthesis, Rooted In Cultural Adaptability And Divine Reverence.
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2 months ago | 
newageislam.com | Sahil Razvi
By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 6 March 2025 Hazrat Syed Jamaluddin Bukhari RA, a distinguished Sufi saint of the Suhrawardiyya order, emerged as a pivotal figure in Kashmir's spiritual history during the 16th century. A descendant of the revered Hazrat Makhdoom-e-Jahaniyan Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari RA of Uchh, his brief yet impactful sojourn in Kashmir laid the foundation for the Suhrawardiyya order's enduring legacy in the Valley. Screengrab from JK LIVE KASHMIR YouTube channel.
