Sufi Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi
Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali Ludhianvi was a Muslim Sufi who belonged to the well-known Qadiriyya, Chishti and Naqshbandi spiritual orders. In total he belonged to 14 spiritual orders.
He was the founder of the non-political, non-profit, religious organisation, Dar-ul-Ehsan. Abu Anees's followers spread all around the world and especially in Pakistan. He spent his whole life preaching Islam. He made first Quran Mahal in Pakistan. A large number of people including politicians and officers used to come to Darul Ehsan to meet Sufi Barkat Ali. His tomb is situated 16 km from Faisalabad near Dasuha on Faisalabad–Samundri Road. Every year, eye camps are arranged at Darul Ehsan where free eye treatments are provided for many people every year in the months of March and October.
Early life
His father, Nigahi Bakhsh was a landlord.Literary works
"His literary work is notable in the Muslim world and his name is also included in the List of Muslim writers and poets." He wrote more than 400 books on different topics including religion, ethics and philosophy.Makshoofat Manazal-e-Ehsan, 5 volumesKitab-ul-Amal Bis-Sunnah 5 volumesAsma-un-Nabi-ul-Kareem, 6 volumesMaqalat-e-Hikmat 30 volumes- ''Zikr-e-Elahi''