The Khanqah Ghous-ul-Ummat, Baghdera Sharif – Darbar-e-Azamiyah Rahimiyah, Salik Abad Sharif is situated near Hasan Abdal, close to the historic city of Attock, Pakistan. It stands as one of the great spiritual and educational centers of the Ahl-e-Sunnat, where seekers are nourished not only with the inner realities of Sufism but also with the sacred sciences of Shariah.

The teachings of this blessed Khanqah are founded upon strict adherence to Shariah, revival of the Sunnah, remembrance of Allah, purification of the soul, propagation of Islam, and service to humanity. From its very beginning, the Khanqah has spread the message of love, unity of the Ummah, and moderation. It is a distinguished branch of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Order, and in reality, embodies the spiritual essence of all four renowned Sufi paths—Naqshbandi, Qadiri, Chishti, and Suhrawardi—while its noble saints have always been graced with a profound spiritual connection to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

The Khanqah was founded by Ghous-ul-Ummat, Baqi Billah, Sheikh-ul-Mashaikh, the Knower of the Secrets of the Manifest and Hidden Sciences, Khawaja Abdul Rahim Baghdervi Naqshbandi (may Allah have mercy on him, d. 1336 AH). Following the instruction of his spiritual master, Zubdat-ul-Awliya, Sultan-ul-Arifeen, Khawaja Muhammad Qasim Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, Ruler of Mohra Sharif (may Allah have mercy on him), he migrated from Baghdera Sharif and, in 1355 AH, laid the foundation of this Khanqah in an uninhabited valley near Hasan Abdal. He named the place Salik Abad Sharif and built a Khanqahi mosque adjacent to his residence, where he began guiding and training seekers of the spiritual path.

After his passing, the mantle of leadership was taken up by Qutb-ul-Awliya, the Reviver of the Path, the Divine Scholar, Khawaja Muhammad Azam Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, widely known as Sarkar Wali-e-Salik Abad Sharif (may Allah have mercy on him, d. 1407 AH). He expanded the mission of spiritual guidance across Pakistan and abroad, remaining on the throne of succession for forty years, reviving the Naqshbandi spiritual tradition and serving the cause of Islam and Sunnah.

In 1986, after his departure from this world, Sultan-ul-Fuqara, Sayyid-ul-Wasileen, the Divine Scholar, Khawaja Muhammad Tariq Azam Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, popularly known as Pir Sani Sarkar (may his blessings endure), assumed spiritual leadership. Under his blessed guidance, the Khanqah entered a new era of unprecedented growth, the Naqshbandi spiritual link spread far and wide, and a continuous wave of construction and development began—marking a truly historic chapter in its journey.