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Kashmiri Sufi poet (c.1555–1617)
Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri
Personal life
Bornc. 1555 CE (963 AH)
Nowshera, Srinagar Kashmir Valley
Died1617 CE (19 Dhu al-Hijjah 1027 AH)
Nowshera, Srinagar, Kashmir Valley
Resting placeAastan Habibullah Nowsheri, Nowshera, Srinagar
Parent
  • Shamsuddin Ganai (father)
Notable work(s)Tanbhiyal Quloob, Rahatul Quloob, Miratul Gayoob
Pen name"Hubbi"
Occupation
  • Shopkeeper
  • Poet
Main interests: Naat, Poetry, Sufism
Religious life
ReligionIslam
Muslim leader
Influenced by

Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri (c. 1555 – c. 1617) (963 AH - 1027 AH) was a Kashmiri Sufi poet. He is known by his pen name "Hubbi".

Early life

Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri was born in the Locality of Nowshera, Srinagar, to his father Shamsuddin Ginai, who was a wealthy shopkeeper in the locality. Hence, Hubbi also used to work in the shop, selling goods. At a young age, Hubbi memorized the Quran and then studied Fiqh, Hadith, Persian Language and literature. Later he remained at the service of Mullah Husain Afaqi. His Framing of Verses and poetry was matured under Shaykh Yaqub Sarfi.

Death

Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri Died on 19th Dhu al-Hijjah 1027AH. and was laid to rest in Nowshera, Srinagar.

Urs

Every year on 19th of Dhu al-Hijjah his urs is celebrated in the Aastan Khawaja Habibullah nowshehri.

Shrine and Mosque

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The resting place of Hubbi as a shrine, is located in the locality of Nowshera, Srinagar. The Masjid(Masjid Hubbi) is situated adjacent to the Astaan(shrine) which was built in early 1900’s by Haji Nooruddin Bazaz and Haji Aziz Malik, both being prominent businessmen of the locality. A graveyard also lies in the premises of the mosque and the astaan..

References

  1. ^ Nowshehri, Khawaja Habibullah (22 November 2021). Maqamat-i-Eishan Hazrat Shaikh Yaqoob Sarfi RA. Translated by Shah, Sayid Ashraf. Ashraf Fazili.
  2. Shah, Sayid Ashraf (2021). Flower Garden (Posh-i-Chaman). p. 288.
  3. Shah, Sayid Ashraf (2016). Kashmir Jhelum Valley Civilization. Ashraf Fazili. p. 47.
  4. Gulia, K.S., ed. (2007). Mountains of the God. Vol. 2. ISHA Books. ISBN 978-81-8205-422-6.

Sources

  • Maqamat-i-Eishan Hazrat Shaikh Yaqub Sarfi RA (translated-2017 by Sayid Ashraf Shah) Khawaja Habibullah Nowsheri
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