Baha' al-Din Naqshband

Muslim Saint and founder of Naqshbandi order (1318–1389)
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Baha' al-Din Naqshband

Summary

Baha' al-Din Naqshband is a human[1]. He was born in Qasri Orifon[2]. He was born on 1318[3]. He died in Qasri Orifon[4]. He died on 1389[5]. He worked as a theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (459 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Qasri Orifon[2], Baha' al-Din Naqshband…
  • Born in Bukhara[8], Baha' al-Din Naqshband…
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband died in Qasri Orifon[4].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband passed away in Bukhara[9].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband was born on 1318[3].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband died on 1389[5].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband is buried at Bahoutdin Architectural Complex[10].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband held citizenship in Chagatai Khanate[11].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's professions included theologian[6].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's field of work was Sufism[12].
  • A notable student of Baha' al-Din Naqshband was Muhammad 'Alauddin Al-Aththar Al-Bukhary Al-Khawarizmy[13].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's religion is recorded as Islam[14].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[15].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband is recorded as male[16].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's Commons category is recorded as Bahouddin Naqshband[18].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's family name is recorded as Bukhari[19].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's given name is recorded as Muhammad[20].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband studied under Amir Kulal[21].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[22].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[23].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fa', 'text': 'بهاء الدين النقشبند'}[24].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'بهاء الدين النقشبند'}[25].
  • Baha' al-Din Naqshband's lifestyle is recorded as mysticism[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Qasri Orifon[2], a human settlement[27], in Uzbekistan[28] and Bukhara[8], a city[29], in Uzbekistan[30]. Baha' al-Din Naqshband was born on 1318[3].

Education

Baha' al-Din Naqshband studied under Amir Kulal[21].

Career and Affiliations

Baha' al-Din Naqshband worked as a theologian[6]. His field of work was Sufism[12]. A notable student of him was Muhammad 'Alauddin Al-Aththar Al-Bukhary Al-Khawarizmy[13].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Islam[14], a major religious group[31], founded in 0631[32] and Sunni Islam[15], an Islamic denomination[33], founded in 0601[34].

Death and Burial

Baha' al-Din Naqshband died on 1389[5]. Recorded place of death include Qasri Orifon[4], a human settlement[35], in Uzbekistan[36] and Bukhara[9], a city[37], in Uzbekistan[38]. He is buried at Bahoutdin Architectural Complex[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Baha' al-Din Naqshband include Naqshbandi[39], a tariqa[40], in Afghanistan[41], founded in 1400[42]; Bahoutdin Architectural Complex[43], an architectural structure[44], in Uzbekistan[45]; and Uwaisi[46], a tariqa[47].

Why It Matters

Baha' al-Din Naqshband ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (459 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Naqshbandi[39], a tariqa[40], in Afghanistan[41], founded in 1400[42]; Bahoutdin Architectural Complex[43], an architectural structure[44], in Uzbekistan[45]; and Uwaisi[46], a tariqa[47].

FAQs

Where was Baha' al-Din Naqshband born?

Born in Qasri Orifon[2], Baha' al-Din Naqshband…

Where did Baha' al-Din Naqshband die?

Baha' al-Din Naqshband passed away in Qasri Orifon[4].

What did Baha' al-Din Naqshband do for work?

Baha' al-Din Naqshband worked as theologian[6].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian
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    Sex or gender male
    Field of work Sufism
    Place of burial Bahoutdin Architectural Complex
    Date of death +1389-00-00T00:00:00Z
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