Bahauddin Zakariya (Suhrawadi) (jul 1, 1182 – sep 24, 1262)
Description:
- Order/Silsilah: Founder of the Suhrawardiyya order in India- Advocated a combination of ilm (scholarship) and mysticism, emphasizing strict adherence to external religious forms (Sharia)
- Maintained close ties with the Delhi Sultanate rulers (Iltutmish), unlike the Chishtis who kept distance from the state
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Date:
jul 1, 1182
sep 24, 1262
~ 80 years