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The Bahautdin Naqshbandi 🕌  The Bahautdin Naqshbandi complex (16th century) is a unique memorial complex located 12 km from Bukhara. The complex was built in honor of the cult “Teacher of Sufism” Bahautdin Naqshbandi. There is a museum in the Bahautdin Naqshbandi complex, which presents interesting exhibits and information related to the life and work of this amazing person. Bakhouddin Muhammad Naqshbandi Bukhari (1314-1389) was born in Bukhara, in the village of Kasri Orifon ("Castle of known the divine truth"). Sheikh’s Mother - Bibi Orifa was kind of the "Sayid", ie the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. His father was a craftsman - chaser, why Sheikh earned the nickname "Naqshband". According to legend, before the birth of Bahauddin Naqshband, is one of the Seven Saints “Peers” (Teachers) of Sufism - Khoja Muhammad Boboi Samosi felt imminent birth of a great man and asked the sheikh of the future education to other feasts of the Seven Peers - Syed A...

Khoja Sayyid Amir Kulal Bukhari 🕌 The memorial complex of Khoja Sayyid Amir Kulal Bukhari is the burial place of Sayyid Amir Kulal. During his lifetime, he bore the nickname Kalon, which means “Great”. He was professionally engaged in pottery. Glory overtook him long before he became a Great teacher. He was a famous and talented potter.  Sayyid Amir Kulal was a spiritual authority and had over a hundred followers, among whom was Bahautdin Muhammad Naqshbandi. He introduced Naqshbandi to the basics of Sufism, the correct reading of dhikr, and the traditions of the mystical path of Hajagan. It is believed that the teacher was introduced to the Great Disciple by Sheikh Haji Samosiy, who already then realized that he trusted the most valuable and dear spiritual son. Sayyid Amir Kulal was buried in 1370 in his native village of Suhar. His real name is Syed Amir Kalon, and he was born in the village of Sukhor near Bukhara. Breed B was born in 1287. They were known as Mir Kulol because o...

Khoja Muhammad Bobo Samosiy 🕌 The memorial complex of Khoja Muhammad Bobo Samosiy is the burial place of a famous Sufi, a follower of Haji Ali Ramitani. Khoja Samosiy made an invaluable contribution to the development of Sufism, predicting the birth of the great Bahautdin Muhammad Naqshbandi. Legend has it that once when he drove past the village of Qasr-i-Hinduvan, a miracle happened. He said that the greatest son of Sufism and enlightenment will be born in this place, and this place will be called the “Village of the Enlightened One.” The teacher died at the age of 95 in 1354. The holy burial is located in the village of Simas, Romitan region.    Sufi al Bobo Samosi, who predicted the birth of Bahauddin Naqshbandi. Bobo al Samosi said: “It will take quite some time, and his fragrance will spread all over the world”. Today the tomb of St. Babai Simasi is a place of worship for hundreds of thousands Muslims from all over the world. A mausoleum, a mosque, a well, and a beautif...

Khoja Ali Ramitani 🕌 The memorial complex of Khoja Ali Ramitani is the burial place of the famous spiritual master of the Sufi school of Hajagan. The people called the Sufi “Azizkhon” – the venerable sheikh. Born at the end of the 12th century in the city of Ramitan, he has been professionally weaving throughout his life. He was a student of Mahmoud Fagnawi. Ali Ramitani succeeded in the impossible – he converted the Mongols to Islam. He helped to restore the scattered lands after the invasion of the Mongols and was engaged in healing. Legend has it that the Sufi was able to read people’s thoughts and answer questions asked before they were voiced aloud. During his long and righteous life, he had many disciples, among whom were his sons. He bequeathed to his youngest son Haji Ibrahim to continue his teaching. One of the most famous spiritual leaders is Hoja Azizona (Ali Romitani). He is also known as Azizon (Honourable Sheikh). He was born in 1195 in Kurgan and worked as weaver. Thank...

Khoja Mahmoud Anjir Fagnavi 🕌   The Mausoleum of Khoja Mahmoud Anjir Fagnavi is the burial place of the greatest Sufi and a spiritual teacher. He was born near the city of Vabkent. At the beginning of his career, he was a craftsman and carpenter. Having passed the student’s path, he became a murshid. Mahmoud Anjir Fagnavi was the first to pronounce dhikr loudly, believing that “those who sleep must wake up.” He was buried in his native village Anzhirbog. Hoja Mahmud Anzhir Fagnavy was a famous Sufi of his time. He was engaged in gardening. Fagnavy was the spiritual successor of Sufi tradition. He was an expert at his job carpenter thereby earning his living. There is a beautiful mausoleum not far from the grave, as well as a mosque and a well with holy water. It is very popular place with pilgrims where they can pray.   Khoja MAHMUD ANJIR FARNAVIY were born in Anjir Fagni village of Vobkent district and died there. The current name of this village is Anjir bot. Khoja Mahmud ...

Khoja Muhammad Arif ar-Revgari  🕌 The Mausoleum of Khoja Muhammad Arif ar-Revgari is the burial place of the murshid Khoja Arif Revgari. Born in the village of Revgar in the middle of the 12th century, Khoja Arif Revgari was one of the worthy successors of the Khojagon tradition – a follower of Sheikh Abdul Khalik Gijduvani, after whose death he headed the brotherhood. He was the second saint of Bukhara out of seven saints.  According to the recollections of his contemporaries, he was a very righteous man. His soulful face resembled the moon, in connection with which contemporaries called him “Mohitobon” – “Clear Moon”. Until the end of his life, he was active in religious activities. He loved to pronounce dhikr aloud. There is a legend that Haji Arif lived for 150 years. He was buried in the village of Shafirkan in the Bukhara region.   Muhammad Arif Ar Revgary began to learn Sufizm very early. When he was 19, he taught philosophy. His manuscript "Nafahat ul-uns" and "...

7 saints of Bukhara. Bukhara is the homeland of the seven great Sufis of the Naqshbandi Brotherhood. The great representatives of Sufism lived and led their religious and social life here. They contributed to the formation and prosperity of the Blessed Bukhara, as well as the upbringing of spirituality, the raising of the emotional spirit. There are preserved Muslim sanctuaries – the burial places of the saints of the Sufis, the so-known Pyrs. 1. Khoja Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduvani 2. Khoja Muhammad Arif ar-Revgari   3. Khoja Mahmoud Anjir Fagnavi  4. Khoja Ali Ramitani  5. Khoja Muhammad Bobo Samosiy 6. Khoja Sayyid Amir Kulal Bukhari 7. Bahautdin Naqshbandi. Khoja Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduvani. 🕌 Mausoleum of Khoja Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduvani, a spiritual mentor who paved the path of the Naqshbandi teachings. Abdul Khaliq al-Ghijduvani is connected by the spiritual links of the tenth generation of the prophets. Iwan of the mausoleum with ten columns and pillars is a symbol of...

  Modarikhan Madrasah 🕌 In the same area, where the mausoleum of the Samanids and the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, near the park, is one of the most attractive and elegant architectural ensemble typical of Bukhara - Kosh madrassah ensemble. "Kosh" - meaning "double, pair", as the building of madrasas are opposite each other on the sides of the street, as if exchanging glances with each other. The first of them - the madrassa Modari hon built in honor of the mother Abdullah Khan II. "Modari hon" is translated from Farsi means "mother of Khan". Date of construction - 947 Hijra year (1566/67 years). Specified in the poetic with majolica inscription over the entrance. The composition is a "typical" school of time to the hostel students and teachers around the yard, community halls and classrooms of the mosque - "darskhona" in front of the building, on both sides of the portal.  The main facade is richly faced with multicolor brick mo...

  ULUGBEK MADRASAH 🕌 Ulugbek (also spelled Ulugh Beg, Ulughbeg, Ulugh-Beg), Tamerlane’s grandson, was an enlightened and intellectual ruler. He was very much concerned with development of science in his large kingdom. Besides the well-known madrasah in the Registan Square in Samarkand and the madrasah in Gijduvan (Uzbek: G'ijduvon; also spelled Gizhduvan), he ordered that one be built in conservative and strict Bukhara, the Islamic capital of Central Asia, in the hope the city would become a center of science and education as well. 🕌   Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara was for a long time followed as an example by builders of Islamic schools in other Central Asian cities. 🕌 The madrasah was built in 1417 by Ismail Isfagani and Najmeddin Bukhari, the best architects of the time. The structure shows harmonious proportions and forms of its elements; it has little decoration and yet looks impressive and even majestic. It is a rectangular building with a large portal and a courtyard. ...

Abdulazizkhan Madrasah💫 Built in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, which stands across from it, is an integral part of Bukhara’s most outstanding architectural ensemble. Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; it shows us how amazingly high the skills of Central Asian architects, builders and artists were at the time. 🕌🌙 Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah is often compared with Ulugh-Beg Madrasah, since they are a duet of completely different structures of different times. Ulugh-Beg Madrasah, built during the reign of the Timurid dynasty, is moderate in size and decoration, while its counterpart is grand and ornate. The pishtaq portal of the madrasah is amazingly high and splendidly decorated. The iwan gateway has many facets and ornamental stalactites. While the iwan of Ulugh-Beg Madrasah is plain and has inscribed citations from the Koran, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah’s is covered wit...