Faisal Bukhari
BARAMULLA: The Urs of Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari (RA) is an annual event commemorating the life and teachings of this esteemed 15th-century Sufi saint.Held at his shrine in Kreeri, Baramulla, the Urs typically spans several days, featuring religious gatherings, recitations, and discussions on his spiritual legacy.
Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari (RA) was Born in 780 AH (1378 CE) in Iskanderpora, Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari was a prominent Islamic scholar and Sufi saint of the Bukhari lineage. He was the son of Syed Fakharudin Bukhari (RA), whose tomb is situated in the historical Budshah Tomb in old Srinagar city. His ancestors, including Hazrat Syed Jalal Ud Din Jahan Ghast Bukhari, had migrated from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan) to Kashmir during the 14th century.
Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari received his early education from his uncle, Syed Ziya ud Din Zeerak (Kandhami), and his grandfather. He later traveled to Iraq for higher studies, where he met Shaikh Ishaq Rumi, who recognized his spiritual caliber and initiated him into the Shattari Sufi order. Additionally, he met Shaikh Abdullah Barzishabadi in Khwarizm, Iran, who imparted knowledge of Hadith to him.
He is reported to have performed multiple Hajj pilgrimages and spread Islamic teachings across regions including Syria and Iraq.
In Kashmir, he served as the Chief Justice during the reign of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (Badshah). Despite the king’s invitation to move to Srinagar, Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari preferred to continue his spiritual mission from Kreeri, emphasizing his commitment to serving the community.
The Urs is observed annually on the 17th of Dhul-Hijjah, marking the saint’s death anniversary, The Urs attracted a large number of devotees from various parts of the region, who gathered to pay their respects and participate in the spiritual activities commemorating the saint’s legacy.
Hazrat Syed Mohammad Murad Bukhari (RA), known as “Qazi-e-Kashmir,” was a prominent figure in the spread of Islam in Kashmir during the 8th century Hijri. His contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and spirituality have left an indelible mark on the region’s religious landscape.
