Open Access
American Research Journal of History and Culture
ISSN (Online): 2379-2914
DOI: 10.46568/arjhc
Message of Peace Through Sufism
Lecturer, Department of Higher Education
Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Syed Damsaz Ali Andrabi, ”Message of Peace Through Sufism”. American Research
Journal of History and Culture; Volume 2, 2016; pp:1-4
Abstract
Baba Ghulam Shah played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Islam in and around the
areas of Rajouri Kashmir. His saintly merits removed the darkness from society, which in return showed a
path of peace and tranquility. Because of spiritual attainments,patriotic spirit and soft nature, he was very
much popular among the people. Also proved successful socio-religious reformer, while providing justice to
the oppressed people. Being the learned Sufi of the time rulers too became his devotees, but he maintained a
distance from state politics.Concept of unity and equality was properly disseminated among the commoners
irrespective of faith. For this purpose number of educational institutions called as Madrasas were opened . His
abode at Shahdara Sharief Rajouri Kashmir became the centre of attention for the people.While propagating the
message of Sufism the level of social conflicts got minimized which helped people to establish the responsible
government for the overall development of society.Within a short span of time peace and prosperity engulfed
the whole area.
