Famous Sufi Astan of Kashmir, Baramulla 602 Urs of Syed janbaz-wali (RA)

Описание: Famous Sufi Astan of Kashmir, Baramulla 602 Urs of Syed janbaz-wali (RA) #UnfoldPress

Syed janbaz-wali (RA), a prominent missionary and saint of Kashmir hailed from Isfahan; the then capital of Iran. He was born in the year (1329 A D) and was named as Syed Muhammad Ruface. He was great grandson of Syed Ahmad Ruface of Isfahan who was nephew of famous saint-Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Destigeer Sahib.

The shrine is located on the left bank of the river Jhelum on the main Baramulla-Uri road, just outside the main town of Baramulla in the area called Janbazpora, after the name of the saint. The shrine lies within a large open ground which also includes a graveyard. The area is richly vegetated but plain and the complex itself has a number of mature chinar trees.

Sayyed Mohammed flourished in the 15th century during the reign of Sultan Zain-u-abidden. A recluse by nature, Janbaz wali migrated from the city to Baramulla along with his family to avoid meeting with people. The area which he selected for his meditation was a pasture in the vicinity of forest and the river Jhelum. The sultan is said to have been a great admirer of Janbaz wali and also made some denotations for the maintenance of his langar khana public kitchen . On his death Janbaz wali was buried in his place of meditation and the area became famous by the name of Janbazpora.

The great saint Syed Janbaz Wali (RA) carried some precious and important things with him while visiting Kashmir valley. At present these precious things are under vigilant security and are regarded as Holy Relics of the Syed Janbaz Wali (RA). These things include; small boat, sword, bow & arrow, hair piece of Syed Janbaz Wali (RA), kalah Mubarak, Shana shareef ,Aalam shareef etc. These relics are usually shown on the occasion of the birth day of Syed Janbaz Wali (RA) which is celebrated every year with religious fervour. Hazrat Syed Janbaz Wali (RA) passed away at the age of 105 at khanpora Baramulla. He still remains eternal in the hearts and minds of kashmiri people. May Allah (SWT) reward these personalities in high and grant them Janat-ul-Firdous.

Report by: Raashid Altaf Lone
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