Embark on a full-day private guided tour to the Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara, exploring the rich history and spiritual significance of this ancient city in Central Asia.
Embark on a full-day private guided tour to the Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara, exploring the rich history and spiritual significance of this ancient city in Central Asia.
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Gijduvon - Gizhduvan- the birthplace of the first saint of the seven - Abdalhalika Gijduvani (1103-1179). He is the founder of an independent school of mysticism in Maverannahr known as Hadzhagan (Path of teachers).
Al Gijduvani continued the spiritual teaching of Yusuf al-Hamadani, introduced the silent dhikr, and formulated the eight rules, the…
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Gijduvon - Gizhduvan- the birthplace of the first saint of the seven - Abdalhalika Gijduvani (1103-1179). He is the founder of an independent school of mysticism in Maverannahr known as Hadzhagan (Path of teachers).
Al Gijduvani continued the spiritual teaching of Yusuf al-Hamadani, introduced the silent dhikr, and formulated the eight rules, the basic principles of spiritual and religious teachings, underlying the basis of Tariqa hadzhagon. - Safirkon - Visiting burial place of Khoja Arif Rivgariya, or Saint Khoja Arif Mohi Tobon - one of the most famous Sufi of Central Asia.
Khoja Arif Rivgary was one of the worthy followers’ tradition of hadzhagan - followers of Sheikh Abdalhalika Gijduvani, after whose death he led the Brotherhood. It is the second feast of The Seven Saints of Bukhara.
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Vobkent - Visiting the burial place of Khoja Mahmud Angirey Fagnaviya.
Khoja Mahmud Angirey-fagnavy is a famous Sufi of his time, recognized as the spiritual authority of Maverannahr. He was the first who introduced the public dhikr in accordance with the needs and requirements of the time. When Sheikh was asked about these innovations, he replied: “Let sleeping will wake up.” - Ramitan - Visiting the burial place of Ali Khoja Romitaniya. Khoja Ali Ramitani - one of the famous spiritual authorities Sufi of Hadzhagan School, the greatest master of wisdom, has a high spiritual quality and charisma. Because of his popularity and the sanctity, people of the Sheikh called him “Azizon” (“honorable Sheikh”).
A set of sentences carefully passed from generation to generation - both orally and in written sources, belongs to Sheikh Ali Ramitani. It is known the following statement: “Watch yourself in two kinds of action - when you speak and when you eat.”
- Ramitan - Khoja Muhammad Babai Sammasi - famous Sufi mystic, an adherent of the hadzhagan school traditions, follower and student of the Sufi Khoja Ali Ramitani. He was the fifth of the Seven Saints of Bukhara. Khoja Muhammad Babai Sammasi made a valuable contribution to the development of the Sufi Hadzhagan School in the development of concepts and techniques of Tasawwuf, which are described in the works of his followers “Makomoti Қulol World” and “Makomoti Shokhi Naқsh gangs.”
- Kogon - Visiting the Saint Mir Kulal. Kulal (“Hanchar”, “potter”) - one of the spiritual authority, Sheikh of Sufi Hadzhagan school, sixth in the chain of spiritual succession silsila of this school. Sheikh Sayyid Amir. According to various sources, Sheikh Sayyid Amir Kulal was the first pir of the great ruler Amir Temur. They met in 1363. Having a large number of followers, Sheikh often spent time in conversation and instruction. According to tradition, Khoja Sayyid Amir Kulal paid special attention to the prevention of minor misconduct, warning from them his students and quoting the Prophet Muhammad that even minor sins committed by people daily, tend to turn into great sins and lead to hell.
- Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum - Visiting the burial place of Saint Bahaaddina Naqshbandi. - The largest representative of the Central Asian Sufi in the XIV century. From his craft “Naqshband” - “chaser” occurred the name of the Naqshbandi Sufi. Abdurrahman Jami wrote that Bahaaddina “has never had a slave”. When Sheikh was asked the reason for this, he said: “Being a servant of God and be a lord is incompatible”. After the death of Bahaaddin, he has been recognized a “saint” (wali), a Miracle-Worker, the saint patron of Bukhara. Bahaaddin Naqshband did not call his followers to asceticism, on the contrary, he obliged them to be diligent farmers, artisans, merchants, peacefully coexist with the official Islam.
- Private transportation
- Licensed guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Entrance tickets to all monuments
- Private transportation
- Licensed guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Entrance tickets to all monuments
- Tips
- Photo/Video fees to be paid directly at Museum entrance $1-$2/site
- Lunch
- Tips
- Photo/Video fees to be paid directly at Museum entrance $1-$2/site
- Lunch
Bukhara, a city with a history of 2500 years, is one of the most ancient settlements in Central Asia. Due to its prominence as a spiritual hub in the medieval ages, with 360 mosques and 80 madrassas, it has earned the titles of ‘Star of the Islamic world’ and ‘The Holy city of Central Asia’. Legend has it that a divine light graces all Muslim cities and…
Bukhara, a city with a history of 2500 years, is one of the most ancient settlements in Central Asia. Due to its prominence as a spiritual hub in the medieval ages, with 360 mosques and 80 madrassas, it has earned the titles of ‘Star of the Islamic world’ and ‘The Holy city of Central Asia’. Legend has it that a divine light graces all Muslim cities and it originates from Bukhara.
Renowned for its significant role in the spread of Sufism, Bukhara has served as the spiritual and noble heart of Islam.
We recommend experiencing the Seven Saints of Bukhara, the highly influential Sufi Naqshbandi brotherhood, renowned in Uzbekistan.
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