Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif
The holy tombs of Khwaja Ghaznavi and his younger brother are located in Nerian Sharif. The tombs are visited daily and are constantly surrounded by much recitation of the Holy Qur'an & remembrance of Allah by both visitors and locals.
Now referred to as Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif, the area is recognised as a sacred land and renowned for its hospitality of guests. The Langar Khaana (public kitchen) is open to all, and the Mosque/Masjid itself often hosts many events for Islamic education and similar purposes.
It is also the location of Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University.
The successor & guardian of this religious land is the son of Khwaja Ghaznavi, who is also an important scholar in Islam today, Pir Shaykh Allau-ud-din Siddiqui, who is Chancellor of Mohi-ud-din Islamic University in Pakistan, founder of Mohi-ud-din Medical College, Pakistan, and also the Chairman of Al-Ehya Trust, which is engaged in accommodating and educating, orphaned and deprived children in Pakistan. As the Chairman of Noor TV and the founder of Mohiuddin Trust, he has set up many projects in aid of the poor and needy.
He is running various projects in Pakistan as well in UK. Further information can also be obtained from their website www.thenoor.tv
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