Our Presence

Serving communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Baltistan with peace and respect.

Gilgit-Baltistan

Home to many followers, where Noorbakshia teachings guide daily life.

A serene mountain village in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional homes and prayer flags.
A serene mountain village in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional homes and prayer flags.
Baltistan

A region rich in culture, where spiritual values shape community harmony.

Peaceful coexistence and shared traditions define our community spirit.

Community
Noorbakshia community members gathered in traditional attire during a spiritual event.
Noorbakshia community members gathered in traditional attire during a spiritual event.
A peaceful mosque nestled among green hills under a clear blue sky.
A peaceful mosque nestled among green hills under a clear blue sky.

About

Introduction:
Noorbakshia is a Sufi-based Islamic school of thought that combines Tasawwuf (Sufism) with Sharia (Islamic law). It emphasizes unity among Muslims and follows core Islamic beliefs such as faith in Allah, Prophets, Angels, Holy Books, and the Day of Judgment.

Founder:
The Noorbakshia order was founded by Shah Syed Muhammad Nurbakhsh Qahistani (d. 1464). He was a great Sufi saint, scholar, and spiritual leader who aimed to revive pure Islamic teachings based on both inner spirituality and outward practice.

Early Development:

  • The teachings of Noorbakshia are influenced by earlier Sufi masters like Shaikh Maroof Karkhi.

  • It also traces its spiritual chain (Silsila) back to Imam Ali and ultimately to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

  • This chain is called Silsila-e-Zahab (Golden Chain).

Key Beliefs:

  • Strong emphasis on Muslim unity.

  • Belief in core Islamic principles:

    • Allah

    • Angels

    • Prophets

    • Day of Judgment

    • Holy Quran and earlier scriptures

  • Spiritual guidance through Imam-e-Haqiqi (Divinely appointed Imam) and Imam-e-Izafi (Deputy spiritual guide).

Practices:
Noorbakhshia followers strictly observe:

  • Five daily prayers (Salah)

  • Fasting in Ramadan

  • Zakat (charity)

  • Hajj (pilgrimage)

  • Sufi practices like Zikr, Duas, and spiritual discipline

Important Books:
Teachings are mainly derived from:

  • Kitab al-I‘tiqadia (Usool Aitaqadia) – beliefs

  • Fiqh ul Ahwat – Islamic jurisprudence

  • Sufi manuals (like the one attributed to Mir Syed Ali Hamadani), containing prayers and daily practices

Spread and Regions:

  • Noorbakhshia spread mainly in:

    • Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)

    • Ladakh (India)

    • Parts of Central Asia and Iran

  • It gained followers through Sufi missionaries and spiritual teachings.

Unique Features:

  • Combines Sufism + Islamic law

  • Strong connection to Ahl al-Bayt (Fourteen Infallibles)

  • Continuous spiritual chain till the Day of Judgment

  • Focus on both inner purification and outer practice

History of Noorbakshia

Our Roots

Scenes from Gilgit-Baltistan and Baltistan communities

A serene mountain village in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional homes under a clear sky
A serene mountain village in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional homes under a clear sky
Community members gathered peacefully in a mosque courtyard during prayer time
Community members gathered peacefully in a mosque courtyard during prayer time
Close-up of intricate Islamic calligraphy on a mosque wall in Baltistan
Close-up of intricate Islamic calligraphy on a mosque wall in Baltistan
A panoramic view of the lush valleys and rugged peaks where the Noorbakshia community lives
A panoramic view of the lush valleys and rugged peaks where the Noorbakshia community lives
Contact

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