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

Published in: on January 21, 2007 at 4:55 pm  Comments (21)  

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  1. On January 22, 2007 at 9:40 am Manzoor said:

    nice there is calmness in the pictures

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  2. On January 22, 2007 at 10:06 am More on Data Ganj Bakhsh of Lahore « Jahane Rumi said:

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  3. On January 22, 2007 at 5:05 pm razarumi said:

    Thanks Manzoor.
    RR

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  4. On February 4, 2007 at 4:26 pm Ansar said:

    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

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  5. On February 13, 2007 at 5:33 pm khaja mohiuddin said:

    Beautiful pictures. Please let me know is there a english translation of KASHF-AL MUHAJUB
    thank you

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    • On May 25, 2009 at 5:18 am minhaj said:

      it can be brought on http ://www.lotetree.co.uk/kashf-al-mahjub-the-revelation-of-the-veiled-25-p.asp

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  6. On February 13, 2007 at 5:58 pm Raza Rumi said:

    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/

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  7. On March 10, 2007 at 3:06 pm Dr. Zia-al-Hassan said:

    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

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  8. On May 24, 2007 at 12:03 am Suryana said:

    A wonderful architecture tomb picture. I hope that I can visited it in a several times.

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  9. On April 6, 2008 at 6:33 am MUHAMMAD UMAR said:

    Ganj baksh faiz alam mazhar e noor khuda,

    Naksan ra piir kamil kamillan ra rehn-uman.

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  10. On October 12, 2008 at 7:45 am sdf said:

    http://www.quran4u.com/Kashf/001%20Title.htm

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  11. On February 19, 2009 at 5:52 pm Rizwan Ahmed said:

    Dear Brothers,

    You can read Kashf-UL-Mahjoob in urdu from below link. Please click

    Thanks

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  14. On February 21, 2010 at 7:25 pm More on Data Ganj Bakhsh of Lahore « Jahane Rumi said:

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  15. On April 19, 2010 at 5:35 am Muhammad Wasim said:

    Dear All Visitors,

    as per the experiences gain from sufiisim, the best translated kashful mahjoob is by Abul hasaanat.

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  16. On July 31, 2010 at 10:37 am KASHIF RASHEED said:

    QADIYANIAT (so called Ahmediyyat ) is a non-genuine maneuvered ideology, invented by anti-Islam imperialist forces, aiming at shaking the very foundations of Islam. Qadiayanis are nothing but a gang of traitors, apostates and infidels, and yet many still accompany them out of confusion and lack of knowledge. The purpose of this site is to disclose the anti-Islamic character of these heretics and provide relevant information to those who need it. Needless to say that it is the primary religious duty of every Muslim to struggle against this evil.
    KASHIF RASHEED SADIQABAD

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  17. On July 31, 2010 at 10:49 am KASHIF RASHEED said:

    THANKS OF ALLAH

    DATA DE NAGRI ZINDA RAHY GE

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  18. On July 31, 2010 at 10:52 am KASHIF RASHEED said:

    ALLAH WALUN KA FYZAN PAKISTAN PAKISTAN
    PAKISTAN ZINDA ABAD

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