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Bahovutdin Naqshbandy
For many centuries the belief has been popular that where the noble Bukhara is, the heavenly light emitted on all Muslim cities is in the form of a column streaming up to the sky; this is the land blessed by Allah , and sacred places make light be so. Muslims believe that 33,000 true believers have found their last resting place in this blessed land. The most respected sacred place - where he is buried Bahovutdin Naqshbandi .
Bahovutdin Naqshbandiy was a well-known representative of the Central Asian Sufism . He was under the religious influence of the Sufis from childhood. Numerous scientific studies of Sufis and Sufism have been created in many languages. Many studies have stated that Sufism has its roots in various beliefs of philosophy. Sufism is a form of Muslim asceticism that promotes love for neighbors, for the deprived . Sufis dedicate their entire lives to the service of Allah. Such was the life of Bahovutdin Naqshbandia . Many miracles and legends are associated with his name. He is mentioned in the book " Tarikh -i -Bakhovutdin " and other works. But there is little biographical and documentary information about him.
Bahovutdin Nakshbandiy was born approximately 700 years ago (in 1318) in the village of Kasr -i-Hinduvan near Bukhara (and he died there, in 1389 at the age of 71). His father was a weaver and metal engraver. Like his father Bahovutdin Nakshbandi also became a weaver, and his silk fabric with gold and silver threads was very popular. If you translate " Naqshband " - "pursuer". That is why Bahovutdin Naqshbandi is believed to have been a protector of artisans and their handicrafts, especially if they had something to do with decorative specimens. In Uzbekistan, their diversity can be observed everywhere: on materials, clothes, walls of buildings (engraving on plaster and wooden doors). Samarkand and Bukhara products, made on a copper surface, jewelry; The embroidery of Bukhara is world famous.
Bahovutdin 's father Naqshbandiya was an ardent Muslim who was an example for his son. The grandfather, having a close relationship with the Sufis , deeply influenced the spiritual growth of his grandson. According to the legend Bahovutdin Naqshbandi was forced to marry at the age of 17. But after the birth of his first child, he did not consider his wife to be his wife and, without divorcing, he lived with her as with his sister. This decision was made under the influence of the ideas of Sufism that marriage is not necessary for consecration to God.
What else is known about Bahovutdin Nakshbandi ? He lived all his life in Bukhara and its environs. He made the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) twice . He earned his daily bread by his own labor. He never had employees.