Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi | |
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| میان بشیر احمد لروی | |
| Born | November 1923 (1923-11) Pehalnar Wangat GanderbalJammu and Kashmir,British Raj |
| Died | 14 August 2021(2021-08-14) (aged 97) Babanagri Wangat Kangan,Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Resting place | Shrine of Babaji Sahib, Kangam,Ganderbal district |
| Occupation(s) | Sufi saint, Poet, politicians & tribal leader |
| Years active | Mid-20th century – 21th century |
| Father | Mian Nizam-u-Din Larvi |
| Writing career | |
| Pen name | Mīān Bashir |
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Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi (Urdu:میان بشیر احمد لروی,c. 1923 – 14 August 2021) commonly known asMian Bashir, was aSufi saint, author, politician, andtribal leader fromIndian-adminsntrated Kashmir. He was a writer and poet inGujari,Punjabi andUrdu languages.[1] He was also a Caliph of Islamic Sufi order (Naqshbandi, Majadadi, Larvi).[2][3]
He was widely respected for his spiritual guidance and his efforts to promote the welfare of theGujjar andBakarwal communities in Jammu and Kashmir.[4][5]
He was born in November 1923 in Pehalnar Wangath, Kangan village inGanderbal district to aMian Nizam-u-Din Larvi in a family ofMuslim Gujjars.[6][7][8]
His native name was "Baba Ji", his father Mian Nizam Din Larvi and his grandfather Baba Jee Sahib Larvi were also religious personalities in Kashmir. They are buried in Wanghat, Kashmir.[9]
Mian Bashir has two sonsMian Sarfraz Ahmed andMian Altaf Ahmed Larvi. Mian Altaf Ahmed has served as Minister of Forestry, Ecology and Environment inJammu and Kashmir. He had been aCabinet minister in Jammu and Kashmir.Mian Nizam Ud Din Larvi, Mian Bashir Ahmed larvi and Mian Altaf Ahmed never lost any election since they stepped into politics. Mian Bashir declared his son Mian Altaf Ahmed as Wali E Ahed (Crown Caliph) successor on annual occasion of 8 June 2018, making him heir-designate to the throne.[9]
He was a Muslim. He proselytizes the doctrines ofNaqshbandi and (Majadadi) in order to advocateSufism to his followers through Bayyet.[citation needed] His most renowned follower is Sheikh Al-Mashaikh Faisal ur rehman Usmani Qadri Suhrawardi, Chishti Qalandari Abul Alai Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Madari Shatari Ferdowsi Nizami Sabri Jahangiri Shazli.[citation needed]
While on a pilgrimage to his ancestral (Sufi) saint'smausoleum inHazara, Pakistan during the period of GeneralZia-ul-Haq, he was followed by a large group of people,Pakistani officials. In the wake of his influence in world, high security protocol was given and thePakistani army was deployed. He was not allowed to go to hismausoleum due to security concerns and this was his reason for quitting politics.
He had been elected four times to theState Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. He was closely associated withSheikh Mohammad Abdullah,Mir Qasim andBakshi Ghulam Mohammad, he was a minister in their cabinets. He had been closely associated with various top leaders in India including Mrs.Indira Gandhi,Rajiv Gandhi, SheikhMohammad Abdullah and Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad.[10]
Mian Bashir Ahmed represented Kashmir issue in the United Nations to argue for peace. He had headed many delegations to international forums.[5]
During the1965 and1971Indo-Pakistan Wars he worked for peace and prosperity of the State and helped rehabilitate people in the tribal and border belts ofJammu and Kashmir. During the course of the ongoing insurgency since 1989 he worked to eradicate misconceptions between various communities.
He was awarded thePadma Bhushan (the third highest civilian award), by thegovernment of India on 26 January 2008 for his contribution to the society.[11][12]
He died on 14th August, 2021 (Babanagri Wangat) at the age of 95.[13]
Mian Bashir Larvi is best known for: