SOUTH ASIAN SUFI LITERATURE: EXPLORING ABU ANEES BARKAT ALI'S SELECTED MONUMENTAL LITERARY WORKS ON SACRED SUFISM IN PUNJAB PAKISTAN

Abstract

This research explored the deep Sufi writings of the Pakistani spiritual master Abu Anees Barkat Ali. This study explored the holy Sufi literature of Abu Anees Barkat Ali, with a particular emphasis on how his colossal works shaped sacred Sufism in Punjab, Pakistan. Focusing on the spiritual and moral aspects, the major objective is to delve into the deep wisdom contained in Barkat Ali's works. The study used a qualitative research technique to delve deeply into Barkat Ali's selected writings in order to reveal the intellectual foundations of his Sufi reputation. Barkat Ali's teachings and their wider relevance were examined via the theoretical framework, which takes influence from Sufi academics Carl Ernst (1997) and Annemarie Schimmel (1975) with a focus on the ethical aspects of Sufism. Barkat Ali's influential works, including "Makshoofat Manzal-Ehsan," "Kitab-ul-Amal Bis-Sunnah," "Asma' Al-Nab Al-Karim," "Manifestations of the Stages of Blessing," "Perseverance," "Mediation of the Shaikh," and "The Tragedy of Karbala and Martyrdom of Imam Hussain," undergo careful examination. An in-depth examination of Sufi ethics and values and the incorporation of spiritual guidance into daily life are part of the technique. An extensive review of Barkat Ali's varied literary works is part of the data collection process, and the analysis is centered on identifying pathways to moral development, community building, and social change. Translations of Barkat Ali's writings into English, Urdu, Arabic, and Persian, as well as acknowledgment from experts like Dr. Abdul Alim and Professor Hussain Nasr, demonstrate the worldwide effect of his Sufi heritage, according to the findings. The results showed that Barkat Ali's lessons are applicable to everyone, regardless of their language or culture. Spreading the message of Allah and the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWS) over the globe is the ultimate goal of the study. This study contributes to our knowledge of how Sufi literature has shaped moral growth and community prosperity. This study adds to our knowledge of South Asian Sufi literature by illuminating Barkat Ali's ideas as a universally applicable framework for personal development, communal improvement, and moral compass setting.