Mohra Sharif
| Mohra Sharif | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Region | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Location | |
| Location | Murree Hills, near Islamabad |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 19th century |
Mohra Sharif is a village and religious site located in the Murree Hills of Punjab, Pakistan, near Islamabad. It is the spiritual center of the Naqshbandi Sufi order, specifically the Mujaddidi and Qasmiya branches.[1]
History
Mohra Sharif was established in the 19th century by Muhammad Qasim Sadiq, a figure associated with the Naqshbandi Sufi tradition.[2] After his death, his son Pir Nazeer Ahmed expanded the site’s religious activities[3] and established the Nisbat-e-Rasooli order.[4] Leadership later passed to Pir Haroon al Rasheed, who remained associated with the center for several decades. The current custodian is Dr. Gohar Nazeer.[5]
Location and geography
Mohra Sharif is a village located in the Murree Tehsil of Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. It lies in the Pothohar Plateau near the foothills of the Pir Panjal Range.[1] The area features hilly terrain, pine forests, and terraced fields, with a temperate climate characterized by cold winters and mild summers. The village is recognized for its natural beauty and spiritual significance.[3]
| Location | Distance (approx.) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | 70 km | Southwest |
| Rawalpindi | 69 km | South |
| Murree | 13 km | Northeast |
Activities
The site hosts religious gatherings, particularly during annual commemorations (Urs).[6] These events include collective prayers, lectures, and communal meals (langar) provided to attendees. The center also includes a mosque, shrine complex.[7]
References
- ^ a b "mohrasharif.com - Home". www.mohrasharif.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "موہڑہ شریف سے ہدایت کے چشمے". jang.com.pk (in Urdu). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "الحاج حضرت پیر نظیر احمد رحمۃ اللہ علیہ (موہڑہ شریف والے)". dailypakistan.com.pk. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Nisbat e Rasooli - Mohra Sharif". mohrashareef.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "mohrasharif.com - History of Khanqah of Mohra Shareef - The Great Spiritual Center". www.mohrasharif.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Farooq, Azhar (15 June 2025). "مرکزی دربار عالیہ موہڑہ شریف مری میں سالانہ عرس کی تین روزہ تقریبات اختتام پزیر". Associated Press of Pakistan (in Urdu). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ نیوز, سب (25 May 2024). "دربارِ عالیہ موہڑہ شریف مری میں سالانہ بڑا عرس مبارک 7,8,9 جون کو ہو گا - Daily Sub News". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
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