Shaikh Ali Hajweri – Data Saheb of Lahore

21Jan/079

Shaikh Ali Hajweri – Data Saheb of Lahore

The shrine of Shaikh Ali Hajweri, Data Ganj Bakhsh, or Data Sahib is a landmark of sorts in the subcontinent. It has been a centre of inspiration since the eleventh century. He was both a scholar and a saint and author of the first treatise on Sufism in Persian language - Kashf al Mahjub (or "Unveiling the Veiled"). Originally from Ghazni, Afghanistan, Data Saheb spent a considerable portion of his life in Lahore. He loved it so much that settled here permanently.

After his reunion with the Creator in 1077 A.D, his shrine has attracted millions of people. It is still the busiest of places even after nearly ten centuries. Even the leader of Chistiya school of Sufism, Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti sought spiritual guidance at his shrine.

I was at Data Darbar recently and in the middle of a chilly night took these pictures...
Wish I could have frequented this place more often during my stay in Lahore. It is truly peaceful and inspiring.

And here is borrowed image with a daytime view

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Manzoor
January 22nd, 2007 - 09:40

nice there is calmness in the pictures
razarumi
January 22nd, 2007 - 17:05

Thanks Manzoor.
RR
Ansar
February 4th, 2007 - 16:26

Assalam-o-Alaikum. Dears can anyone guide me about the site, where urdu translation of KASHF-AL-MAHJUB can be read and benefited? I have tried a lot but am still unable to find the one. JAZA KUMINALLAH. ALLAH HAFIZ
Raza Rumi
February 13th, 2007 - 17:58

Dear Khaja Saheb

The best way would be to order it from Sang-i-Meel Publications in Lahore. I am pasting this link that will be useful to make an order. They are quite efficient with online orders.
http://www.sang-e-meel.com/cgi-local/shop.pl/page=index2.htm

Dear Ansar Saheb: I haven’t seen any Urdu version of Kashf ul Mahjub. Please also order it from Sangi Meel. They will get it for you.
http://www.sang-e-meel.com/
Dr. Zia-al-Hassan
March 10th, 2007 - 15:06

Now Data Darbar Has Its Full Urdu and English Web Site http://www.dataganjbakhsh.com on Which Complete Darbar Details and Kashaf Al Mahjoob Is Available In Urdu and English Language
Masood Ali
February 29th, 2008 - 11:19

Dear Sir,

i would like to know the words which are placed on “Huzoor Data Gunj Sahab Mazzar” like Mazhar-rNoor-e-Khuda.

thanks,

Masood Ali
RR
February 29th, 2008 - 14:12

Masood Sb
thanks for visiting
Here is the verse with the translation

Ganj Bakhsh-e Faiz-e Aalam, Mazhar-e Noor-i-Khuda
Naqisaan ra Pir-e Kamil, Kamilaan ra Rahnuma
[Ganj Bakhsh (RA) is a manifestation of the Light of God for the people;
A perfect guide unto the imperfect ones and a guide unto the perfect ones]
Waseem
June 19th, 2009 - 15:05

Mazhar e Noor e Khuda means “A Kamil Murshad is the true representator of Allah for the Mureedains, who should be loved and obeyed from the depth of the heart and soul having been blessed by Allah”
Fida Hussain
August 11th, 2009 - 16:44

Assala-io-Alaikum; I am looking for a guide from Ganj Bakhsh (RA)’s

Publication what to recite during Tahajud prayers to protect myself black majick expert. I am living with such people since 1958,got married in 1974,had 4 kids and was made impotent since then. By the grace of Allah SWT I was blessed to perform Haj last year and was blessed with Tahajud and Monday and Thursday fasting every week. Please help me about the best resource availiable with you. May Allah SWT bless us all with the prayers and blessing of Ganj Bakhsh RA. Ameen. My mailing Address is 140-60 Beech Ave 5c Flushing NY 11355.