Topic
Naqshbandi
major spiritual order of Sunni Islam Sufism
Overview
The Naqshbandi order is a major Sufi order within Sunni Islam, named after its 14th-century founder, Baha' al-Din Naqshband. Practitioners, known as Naqshbandis, trace their spiritual lineage (silsila) directly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad through the first caliph, Abu Bakr, via Ja'far al-Sadiq. The Naqshbandi order is distinct for its strict adherence to Sharia and silent dhikr practices adopted from earlier Central Asian masters.
Also known as Naqshbandiyya
Key facts
- Afghanistan, Pakistan, India
- 1400
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