- Nerian Sharif
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Introduction
Nerian Sharif is a mountainous area located in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is a stunning region with ice-packed mountains, naturally lush green scenery and pure water flowing from its mountains, lakes and rivers [1]. Ultimately, it is also a historical landmark for Muslims all over the world due to the extraordinary changes which took place on its soil.
History
History records it as a remote, uninhabited land which was miraculously transformed into a centre of spiritual and Islamic guidance by a prominent saint of the Naqshbandi chain, Khwaja Pir Ghulam Mohiuddin Ghaznavi.
Nerian Sharif was once a jungle, a home for wild animals covered in trees and plants. Despite its stunning beauty, the land was once unknown to many and was not easily reachable due to its location. It so happened that a time came when the spiritual teacher of Khwaja Pir Ghulam Mohiuddin Ghaznavi instructed him to leave his business & trade, and spend his years transforming the remote area into a blessed land. Together, Khwaja Ghaznavi & his younger brother, Hazrat Pir Mohammed Durrab Khan, through much prayer and struggle, turned the mountainous and strange region into a flourishing centre of religious learning and prosperity.
Due to the message of true Islamic values being spread by Khwaja Ghaznavi & his brother, people from far and wide began to travel to the area to gain understanding of their efforts. Many witnessed that the teaching of Islam was not only done through their words, but also through their examples. This eventually resulted in Nerian Sharif becoming a place for many to seek spiritual & mental satisfaction, and today thousands upon thousands visit the area daily for this same purpose.
Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif
The holy tombs of Khwaja Ghaznavi and his younger brother are located in Nerian Sharif. The tombs are visited daily and are constantly surrounded by much recitation of the Holy Qur'an & remembrance of Allah by both visitors and locals.
Now referred to as Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif, the area is recognised as a sacred land and renowned for its hospitality of guests. The Langar Khaana (public kitchen) is open to all, and the Mosque itself often hosts many events for Islamic purposes. It is also the location of Mohiuddin Islamic University, Mohiuddin Medical College and many other institutions [2].
The successor & guardian of this religious land is the son of Khwaja Ghaznavi, who is also an important scholar in Islam today, Khwaja Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. As the Chairman of Noor TV and the founder of Mohiuddin Trust, he has set up many projects in aid of the poor and needy, and continues to strive for the benefit of communities worldwide.
More information & details about this sacred land and its saints can be found at BahareMadinah.com
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Categories:- Hill stations in Pakistan
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