An Analytical Study of the Sufi Thought of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari Makhdum Jahaniyan Jahangasht

سید جلال الدین بخاری مخدوم جہانیاں جہاں گشت کے صوفیانہ افکار کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

This study aims to explore and critically analyze the Sufi thought of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari, commonly known as Makhdum Jahaniyan Jahangasht, a prominent 14th-century Sufi saint of the Suhrawardi order in South Asia. Renowned for his spiritual insight, missionary travels, and contribution to Islamic scholarship, Makhdum Jahaniyan’s teachings played a significant role in shaping the moral and spiritual landscape of the Indian subcontinent. This research delves into the core elements of his Sufi ideology, including divine love (ishq-e-ilahi), self-purification (tazkiyah), trust in God (tawakkul), remembrance of Allah (dhikr), and social reform through spiritual awakening. Drawing upon classical Sufi texts, historical sources, and contemporary scholarship, the study highlights the relevance of his teachings in both spiritual and socio-cultural contexts. The analysis also evaluates how his thought contributed to the broader Sufi tradition and how his legacy ۔