Alamdar-E-Kashmir (Flag-Bearer Of Kashmir

The Afghan governor Ata Muhammad Khan was profoundly influenced by Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani. As a mark of his respect, he issued a coin in the saint’s honour between 1808-1810. He also helped expand the shrine and built a mosque next to it. Thanks to the efforts of the renowned Kashmiri spiritual figure, Amir Kabir Ali Hamadani, and his companions, a powerful wave of spiritual revival swept through the region. During that time, many local Sufis and saints emerged, commonly known as Baba Yari Rishis. These Muslim sages led remarkably simple lives. They were held in high regard by both Hindus and Muslims. Among them, Sheikh Nuruddin Noorani gained the greatest fame. He was as beloved and respected among Hindus as he was among Muslims. (Ab-e-Kausar by Sheikh Muhammad Ikram, p. 381) The Sufi poet Baba Daud Khaki wrote a Persian poem in praise of Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani. Here are three couplets from that poem: Sheikh Nooruddin Peshi, Peer-e-Jama’a Rishiyan Zaahid-e-Khush Bood, Ba Haq Dasht Besyar Ishtighaal Bood Ba Tajreed-o-Tafreed Ahl-e-Sawm-o-Har Niz Tarik-e-Kam-o-Basr, Sheer-o-Asl, Besyar Saal Saahib-e-Kashf-o-Karaamat Bood-o-Naṭq-e-Khoob Dasht Ham Owaisi Bood, Guft In Daudi Saahib-e-Maqaal