Baba Sailani
Baba Sailani | |
|---|---|
 Sufi saint | |
| Born | Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani 1871 |
| Died | 16 December 1908 |
| Resting place | Buldhana, Maharashtra , India |
Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani,[1] lovingly revered as Baba Sailani (1871 – 16 December 1908), was a Sufi saint of the Naqshbandi Order. His sacred shrine is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India[2][3][4][5]
Early life
Hazrat Abdul Rehman Shah Sailani Rahmatullah Alaih[6] grew up in a respected and well-to-do family environment marked by discipline and traditional values. From a young age, he displayed remarkable physical strength, courage, and a strong inclination toward self-discipline. During his childhood and early teenage years, he developed a deep passion for wrestling (kushti), which led him to travel from Delhi to the Deccan region to pursue rigorous training. Under the guidance of the renowned wrestler Noor Miyan of Balapur, he mastered the art of wrestling and gained recognition for his skill and endurance. Later, his travels took him to Hyderabad, where a profound inner transformation began. There, he encountered a Sufi fakir whose words awakened his spiritual consciousness and redirected his life toward the path of Sufism.[7]
Miracles
Hazrat Sailani Baba Rahmatullah Alaih was widely revered for his extraordinary karāmāt (miraculous acts), which strengthened the faith of countless devotees. Many people believed that through his prayers, individuals suffering from spiritual afflictions, fear, unexplained illnesses, or negative influences found relief and peace. Baba was known to sense the pain of people even before they spoke and would guide them with simple yet powerful spiritual remedies. His presence itself brought calmness and healing. Devotees narrate that his blessings transcended religion, caste, and status, reflecting his lofty spiritual station as an Auliya-e-Kamil.[8] Even today, visitors to his dargah experience hope, healing, and inner transformation through his grace.
References
- ↑ "हिन्दू मुस्लिम एकता की मिसाल: सैलानी बाबा की दरगाह में पिछले 5 वर्षों से दोनों समुदाय मिलकर करते हैं आयोजन - Pithampur News". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 2022-03-20. Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-26. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lokshahi Marathi (2025-03-13). Buldhana Sailani Baba | सैलानी बाबा महोत्सवाची नारळाच्या होळीनं सुरुवात, नागरिकांची मोठी गर्दी News. Retrieved 2026-01-26 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Dargahinfo - Complete Collection of Dargahs World Wide". dargahinfo.com. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "हज़रत अब्दुल रहमान शाह सैलानी रहमतुल्लाह अलैह (सैलानी बाबा)". हज़रत अब्दुल रहमान शाह सैलानी रहमतुल्लाह अलैह (सैलानी बाबा). Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ Taj Gulshan Islamic (2024-03-08). Huq Sailani Ya Sailani | Sailani Ne Dar Pe Bulaya Hai | Baba Sailani New Qawwali 2025 | Rehan Taj. Retrieved 2026-01-26 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Sailani Baba Dargah – Complete Visitor & Darshan Information Guide 2025 - sailanibabadargah.com". 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ "चिखली ते सैलानी", विकिपीडिया (in मराठी), 2022-04-16, retrieved 2026-01-28
- ↑ "Client Challenge". www.scribd.com. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
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