Pir Haroon al Rasheed

Pir Haroon al Rasheed (Urdu: پیر ہارون الرشید;1935-2022) was a Pakistani Sufi scholar and spiritual leader associated with the Mohra Sharif[1] shrine in Murree District, Punjab, Pakistan.[2] He served as the Custodian (Sajjada Nashin) of the shrine and led the Nisbat-e-Rasooli tradition established by Pir Nazeer Ahmed[3] from 1960 to 2022 till his death.[4]

Spiritual leadership

In 1960, after the death of Pir Nazeer Ahmed, Pir Haroon al Rasheed became the Custodian (Sajjada Nashin) of Mohra Sharif.[5][6] During his tenure, he supervised religious gatherings, annual commemorations (urs),[7] and educational activities associated with the shrine.[8][9] He continued the teachings of the Nisbat-e-Rasooli tradition, emphasizing Spiritual reform, ethical conduct, and devotion to the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) within the framework of the Naqshbandi Order and tradition.[10]

Publications

He authored Taleem Nisbat-e-Rasooli, Gohar-e-Nayab and translation and Tafsir of Holy Quran i.e. Haqaiq-ul-Quran[11]

Death

Pir Haroon al Rasheed died on 28 February 2022.[12] His Funeral was attended by religious scholars, followers, and public figures.[13] Messages of condolence were issued by several political leaders and government officials,[14] including the Prime Minister of Pakistan.[15][16] Following his death, the Governor of Punjab, Pakistan visited Mohra Sharif Murree to offer condolences to his Successor, and custodian Pir Gohar Nazir.[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ I.T Department of Zia-e-Taiba. "Hazrat Khawaja Muhammad Qasim Moharwi | Scholars | Islamic | Encyclopedia | Book Libraray | Articles | Blogs". scholars.pk (in Urdu). Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  2. ↑ Center, Mohra Sharif Media. "Sher Shah Ghazi Al-Haaj Pir Haroon-ur-Rashid Sahib (RA) - Author of Haqaeq-ul-Quran". Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  3. ↑ Frembgen, Jürgen Wasim (2006). The Friends of God: Sufi Saints in Islam, Popular Poster Art from Pakistan. Oxford University Press. pp. 33–36. ISBN 978-0-19-547006-2.
  4. ↑ "Mohra Sharif". mohrashareef.com. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  5. ↑ عبدالرشید, میاں (2006). نسبت رسولی (PDF) (1st ed.). p. 4.
  6. ↑ "Pir Haroon ur Rashid - Mohra Sharif". mohrashareef.com. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  7. ↑ "دربارِ عالیہ موہڑہ شریف مری کا سہ روزہ عرس مبارک 7 جون سے شروع ہو گا". Nawaiwaqt (in Urdu). 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  8. ↑ Ilyas, Maria; Ilyas, Rabbia (2024-12-26). "Sacred Spaces: The Role of Shrines in Women's Health Practice". Apex Journal of Social Sciences. 3 (2): 54–62.
  9. ↑ "موہڑہ شریف سے ہدایت کے چشمے". jang.com.pk (in Urdu). Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  10. ↑ Muhammad Khurram Bashir Bhatti. "تعارف". www.nisbat-e-rasooli.info (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  11. ↑ Center, Mohra Sharif Media. "Islamic Library - Books on Sufism, Nisbat-e-Rasooli & Tasawwuf | Mohra Sharif". Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  12. ↑ "Sajjada Nasheen Mohra Sharif Pir Haroon-ur-Rashid passes away". radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  13. ↑ "روزنامہ دنیا :- پاکستان:-سجادہ نشین موہڑہ شریف الحاج ہارون الرشیدانتقال کرگئے". Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :-. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  14. ↑ "CM condoles death of Pir Haroonur Rasheed". The Nation. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  15. ↑ "Pir Haroon-ur-Rashid of Mohra Sharif passes away". Daily Pakistan English News. 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  16. ↑ "Fawad expresses grief over demise of Pir Haroon-ur-Rasheed". 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  17. ↑ "Saints' shrines teach love, brotherhood; Governor Punjab". The Nation. 2025-04-14. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
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