Hazrat Syed Ali Hujwiri (RA) Established the Principles of True Sufism: Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Professor Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, said that saints like Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hujwiri (RA) devoted their lives to the obedience of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Through their knowledge, character, and service to humanity, they illuminated the hearts of millions with faith and love for the Prophet ﷺ.

He stated that the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh has, for centuries, remained a beacon of peace, tolerance, and brotherhood. The teachings of Hazrat Ali Hujwiri (RA) guide us to build a society based on love, selflessness, and justice. His pure life and teachings offer lessons in generosity of the soul and broad-mindedness of character.

Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din emphasized that the Sufi saints, in every era, have worked to eliminate extremism and have always upheld the banners of peace, safety, and tolerance. He noted that Hazrat Syed Ali Hujwiri, also known as Data Sahib, laid down the foundational principles of true Sufism in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. These principles continue to guide seekers of the Sufi path with certainty and purpose even today.

He warned that if we fail to promote the teachings of the Sufis, we will continue to wander in darkness.

Dr. Qadri further highlighted the pivotal role Sufi saints played in the propagation of Islam throughout the Indian subcontinent. Through their exemplary character and spiritual influence, they transformed lives and attracted non-Muslims toward Islam. In the context of Islamic expansion in the subcontinent, Hazrat Ali Hujwiri (RA) holds a central and foundational position.
Among the saints of the Indo-Pak region, he is regarded as one of the foremost spiritual leaders and guides. Hazrat Data Ali Hujwiri dedicated his entire life to distributing the treasures of knowledge, wisdom, and spirituality to the people. His magnum opus, Kashf al-Mahjub, remains a priceless spiritual guide and is rightly considered a manual of Sufism, from which scholars and seekers of knowledge continue to benefit to this day.