Shiabuddin Suhrawadi (Baghdad) (jul 30, 1154 – oct 24, 1191)
Description:
- Shihabuddin Suhrawardi was a major Sunni saint who founded the Suhrawardi Silsilah in Baghdad.- It was brought to India by Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya, becoming prominent in Punjab and Sindh.
- Political Role: Unlike Chishtis, Suhrawardis accepted government service and grants, often holding the position of Sheikh-ul-Islam.
- Teachings: Emphasized Ilm (scholarship/knowledge), wealth (if used for charity), and adherence to Sharia over severe austerity.
- Regions: Primarily active in Punjab, Sindh, and later Kashmir.
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Date:
jul 30, 1154
oct 24, 1191
~ 37 years