Shah Aqeeq Baba facts for kids
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Syed Asghar Ali Shah Bukhari
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| Urdu: حضرت شاہ عقیق بابا ۔ روحانی سرجن | |
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Asghar
c.1432(Jumada al-Thani 835 Hijri) |
| Died | c.1451 (Jumada al-awwal 855 Hijri) (Martyred by Hindu man) Sindh, Pakistan
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| Resting place | Chuhar jamali,Sujawal District, Sindh (modern-day Pakistan) |
| Other names | Shah Aqeeq Baba |
| Era | Samma dynasty |
| Predecessor | Syed Mian Usman Shah(shrine near Jati, Sindh) |
| Successor | Syed Shah Kasturi Bukhari (shrine near Shah Aqeeq Baba's shrine) |
Syed Asghar Ali Shah Bukhari, also known as Shah Aqeeq Baba, was an important spiritual leader. He lived from about 1432 to 1451. He was a Suhrawardi Sufi, which is a type of Islamic mystic. Shah Aqeeq Baba lived in Sindh, a region in modern-day Pakistan.
Early Life and Journey
Shah Aqeeq Baba was born around 1432 in Uch, a place in Punjab, which is now part of Pakistan. His birth name was Asghar. When he was about seven years old, his father, Syed Muhammad Sharifuddin Bukhari, passed away. After this, Shah Aqeeq Baba and his brothers moved to Sindh.
In Sindh, Shah Aqeeq Baba met another respected spiritual leader named Mian Usman Shah. Over several years, Shah Aqeeq Baba became a close follower of Mian Usman Shah. Eventually, he was chosen to continue Mian Usman Shah's spiritual teachings.
Annual Celebration: Urs
Every year, people celebrate the Urs (Urdu: عرس) of Shah Aqeeq Baba. This is an anniversary event held in the month of Jumada al-awwal. The main celebration takes place in the town of Shah Aqeeq. This town is located in Chuhar Jamali, in the Sujawal District of Sindh.
During the Urs, many visitors come to the shrine of Shah Aqeeq Baba. A shrine is a special place built to honor a saint. People visit the shrine to show their respect and seek spiritual comfort.
Spiritual Healing Beliefs
Many people in Sindh and beyond believe that Shah Aqeeq Baba is a "spiritual surgeon." This means they think he can help heal people through spiritual means. Visitors come to his shrine hoping for relief from various illnesses.
People with different health problems, even serious ones, travel to the shrine. They believe that by visiting and following certain spiritual practices, they can find healing. These practices often involve special prayers and following specific guidance.
