Mahmood Anjir-Faghnawi

Hazrat Khwāja Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi Naqshbandī quddisa sirruhū
Born	19 August 1231 (1231-08-19), 18 Shawal 628 A.D Anjir Faghna Bukhara, Afghanistan
Died	30 May 1317 (1317-05-31) (aged 85), 17 Rabi-Ul Awal 717 A.H.
Family	Yahya Efendi (father)
School	Islamic philosophy
Main interests	Implementation of Islamic Law, Islamic Statehood
Notable ideas	Evolution of Islamic philosophy, application of Sharia'h
Influences Arif Riwgari
Influenced Ali Ramitani

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Khwaja Mahmood al-Anjir al-Faghnawi founded Naqshbandi, one of the largest Sufi Muslim orders.

Birth[]

Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi was born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. He was reported to have been from the lineage of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. He devoted his life to guiding people to Allah's presence.^[1]

Biography[]

After he stayed for a short time in his village, he moved to Walken. There, he earned his livelihood as a builder. He started the training with the Arif Riwgari, there completing his Sayr-U Suluk (or religious training), and becoming his successor. For years he guided the people in the masjid of Wabkent and trained his students. It was said his face was always smiling and filled with light. During his last days, Arif Riwgari permitted Mahmood Anjir Faghnawi to perform dhikr, or devotional prayer. As a requirement of the times and in accordance with the state of his students, he spent most of his time performing dhikr.^[2]

Death[]

It is estimated that Anjir Faghnawi died in the hijri year 715 or 717 (1317AD) 17 Rabi-Ul-Awwal. His tomb is located in the village of Anjirbag, in the suburb of Wabkent in Bukhara. Next to his tomb, there is a masjid and a well and it is believed that this water has healing properties.^[3]

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