📍 Geography & Spiritual Location
Khanqah Ghaus-ul-Ummat, Bhaghdarah Sharif, Darbar-e-Azmia Rahimia, Salik Abad Sharif, is situated in a lush green valley on the outskirts of the historic city of Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. This khanqah is a great spiritual center of the Naqshbandia Mujaddidia Qadria Chishtia Suhrawardia order, presenting a beautiful blend of knowledge, practice, Sufism, Shariah, Tariqah, love, sincerity, and service to humanity.
🕋 Spiritual Teachings & Mission
The teachings of this sacred khanqah are based on:
Following the Shariah and reviving the Sunnah.
Remembrance of Allah, purification of the self, Muhammadan Faqr ﷺ, and dissemination of both exoteric and esoteric knowledge.
Promotion of love for the Prophet ﷺ, unity of the Ummah, moderation, and service to humanity.
The khanqah adheres to the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jama’ah (in the school of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan رحمه الله), and people from all walks of life receive spiritual, educational, and heart-enlightening blessings here.
🕯️ Founder of the Khanqah: Ghaus-ul-Ummat Khwaja Abdur Raheem Bhaghdrovi Naqshbandi (رحمه الله)
This great spiritual center was founded by Ghaus-ul-Ummat, Baqi Billah, Sheikh-ul-Mashaikh, Khwaja Abdur Raheem Bhaghdrovi Naqshbandi رحمه الله (d. 1336 AH), who, on the command of his esteemed master, Sultan-ul-Arifeen Khwaja Muhammad Qasim Naqshbandi رحمه الله, the ruler of Mohra Sharif, migrated from Bhaghdarah Sharif in 1935.
His outward bay‘ah (initiation) was with Mohra Sharif, while his inward spiritual connection was with Imam Rabbani Mujaddid Alf Thani رحمه الله, under whose command he came to Mohra Sharif.
Near Hassan Abdal, in an uninhabited valley, he laid the foundation of this khanqah, naming it Salik Abad Sharif, and began the mission of guidance and spiritual training from a simple yet dignified mosque.
🌟 Expansion & Propagation: Sarkar Wali-e-Salik Abad Sharif (رحمه الله)
After the passing of Ghaus-ul-Ummat, his successor — Qutb-ul-Auliya, Aalim-e-Rabbani, Mujaddid of the Tariqah, Khwaja Muhammad Azam Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, known as Wali-e-Salik Abad Sharif رحمه الله (d. 1407 AH) — occupied the seat of guidance for 40 years, spreading the blessings of the Naqshbandi connection, service to humanity, and the call to Allah across Pakistan and abroad.
Through his efforts:
The Darbar Sharif was expanded and developed.
The system of Langar Sharif (free meals), Dars-e-Nizami (Islamic curriculum), and teaching of Qur’an and Hadith was established.
Dozens of deputies (khulafa), disciples, and preachers were trained.
🌿 Revival & Rise of the Khanqah: Hazrat Al-Haaj Faqeer Pir Sani Sarkar (دامت برکاتہم القدسیہ)
In 1986, after the passing of Wali-e-Salik Abad Sharif, the seat of succession was adorned by Sultan-ul-Fuqara, Syed-ul-Wasileen, Aalim-e-Rabbani, Hazrat Al-Haaj Faqeer Pir Tariq Azam, known as Murshid Sani Sarkar (may his sacred blessings endure).
During his blessed era:
The khanqah reached new spiritual and administrative heights.
Institutions such as Jamia Ayesha Khadija-tul-Uloom lil-Banaat, Jamia Madinat-ul-Uloom, and Jamia Fayooz-ul-Quran were established.
The khanqah system was organized.
Hundreds of thousands were initiated into the blessed Silsilah.
Spiritual healing, supplication, and the system of Muhammadan Faqr ﷺ were established in an organized manner.
🕌 Current Leadership & Outreach
The spiritual and missionary affairs of the khanqah today continue vigorously under the patronage of Hazrat Pir Sani Sarkar (may his blessings endure) and under the supervision of his deputies, successors, and sons.
📜 Spiritual Chain (Silsila Aaliya Naqshbandia Mujaddidia Qadria)
This chain of transmission is directly connected to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq (رضي الله عنه), and through this pure chain the light of the Prophetic connection ﷺ is transmitted heart to heart:
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA)
Salman al-Farsi (RA)
Qasim ibn Muhammad
Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq
Imam Musa al-Kazim
Shaykh Ma‘ruf Karkhi
Sari al-Saqati
Junayd al-Baghdadi
Abu’l-Hasan al-Kharqani
Abu Ali al-Fadl
Yusuf al-Hamdani
Khwaja Abdul Khaliq Ghajadwani
Khwaja Arshad
Khwaja Muhammad Baba Samasi
Khwaja Ali Ramitani
Khwaja Muhammad Amkanagi
Khwaja Muhammad Baqi Billah
Imam Rabbani Mujaddid Alf Thani Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi رحمه الله
… (intermediate masters of the Naqshbandi chain)
Khwaja Muhammad Qasim Naqshbandi Mujaddidi (Mohra Sharif)
Khwaja Abdur Raheem Bhaghdrovi Naqshbandi (Founder of Khanqah Salik Abad)
Khwaja Muhammad Azam Naqshbandi Mujaddidi (Wali-e-Salik Abad Sharif)
Al-Haaj Faqeer Pir Tariq Azam (Murshid Sani Sarkar, may his blessings endure)
🕊️ Summary
Khanqah Ghaus-ul-Ummat, Bhaghdarah Sharif — Darbar-e-Azmia, Salik Abad Sharif — is a comprehensive spiritual center of Ahl al-Sunnah, serving as a towering beacon in the fields of knowledge, Tariqah, love, adherence to Shariah, and service to humanity.
Every visitor here receives the connection to the Prophet ﷺ, purification of the heart, intellectual awakening, and the gift of true Faqr.