Syed Nadir Ali Shah | |
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 Tomb of Syed Nadir Ali Shah in Sehwan | |
| Personal | |
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 8 October 1974 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Parent | Syed Ghulam Shah (father) |
| Main interest(s) | Sufism, Asceticism, Divine love, Philanthropy, Herbal medicine |
| Other names | Murshid Nadir Ali Shah |
| Muslim leader | |
| Based in | Sehwan |
| Period in office | 1931–1974 |
| Predecessor | Murshid Deedar Ali Shah (1926–1931) |
| Successor | Murshid Arif Ali Shah (1974–2022) |
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Syed Nadir Ali Shah, (1897 – 8 October 1974) (Sindhi: سيد نادر علي شاهه, Urdu: سید نادر علی شاہ) popularly known as Murshid Nadir Ali Shah, was a Sufi saint of the Qalandariyya Sufi order of Islam, a Muslim preacher, ascetic, mystic, philanthropist and humanitarian. Born in Gandaf in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent, he eventually settled in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh. He was a spiritual descendant of the well-regarded Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and the custodian of the revered Sufi Khanqah, Kafi Sakhi Sarwar located in Sehwan Sharif.[1][2][3] Nadir Ali Shah's legacy primarily revolves around his distinction as one of the most remarkable figures among the saints of the Qalandariyya Sufi order. He is renowned for his pursuits in Islamic preaching, mysticism, and asceticism.[4] Beyond his spiritual contributions, he is recognized for his substantial efforts in advancing human welfare and uplifting the underprivileged, in line with the teachings of the Qalandariyya Sufi order of Islam.[5][6] Notably, he also served as the custodian of the shrine of the Sufi saint Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi.[1][7][8]
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