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Syed Abdul Latif Kazmi , often referred to as Barī Imām or Barī Sarkār (1617 – 1705), was a 17th-century Sufi ascetic from Punjab who was one of the most prominent Sufi of the Sunni school of thought. He is venerated as the patron saint of Islamabad, Pakistan. Born in Karsal, Chakwal District to a sayyid family. He is revered by all lovers of Sufi Saints, especially in the Indian Subcontinent, who are greatly attached to the Sufi traditions. The life of Bari Imam is known "essentially through oral tradition and hagiographical booklets and celebrated in Qawali songs of Indian and Pakistani Sufism. In the present day, Bari Imam is one of the most popular and widely venerated saints of Punjab.


Early Life

Imam Bari Sarkar’s birthname was Syed Abdul Lateef Shah Kazmi and the name of his father was Sakhi Mehmood Shah Kazmi. His family tree extends to Hazrat Ali Murtaza (RA) via 32 links. His Kazmi elders migrated from Iraq to the Indian Punjab. His birth took place in the town of Kursaal Shareef, Rawalpindi, in the year 1617 AD (1026 Hijri). He was born in a family which had high regard for religion and mysticism. His lineage has several notable Ulema and Sufis.

Imam Bari traveled the world to learn more about theology. He traveled to Kashmir (India/Pakistan), Mashhad (Iran), Badakhshan (Iran), Najaf (Iraq), Karbala (Iraq), Samarqand (Russia/Turkey) and many other cities as well.

Character and Persona

Narm dum guftagu, garm dum e justaju

(Soft spoken, a seeker of conscientiousness)

Razm ho ya bazm ho, pak dil o pak baaz

(Be it war or peace – pure heart and pious)

Imam Bari’s character and persona is harmonious with The Holy Prophet’s integrity. Some key points on the life of Imam are given:

- He was a true knowledge seeker and lover.

- He had high knowledge of Islamic teachings (Quran and hadith)
- He always stood for the right cause and was not bothered by emperor’s or leader’s presence.
- Through his teachings, many embraced Islam in his life and many still seek spiritual guidance from him even after four centuries.
- Mughal Prince, Aurangzeb waited for hours to see him.
- Though he used to enjoy his solace in solitude, he always helped the seeker whenever they sought his guidance.
- He is still revered for his knowledge and services for Islam. Till date, so many devotees still go to seek his blessings and come with offerings to his last resting place.
The wondeWonders and Manifestationsrs of awliya and saints are proven by the Quran. For instance, the case of Hazrat Suleman’s follower, Asif bin Barkhia: who brought Queen Bilqis’ throne within a flash of light. Allah, through his nature, gives signs. If these blessings are being discussed with context to Prophets, then they are called as a maujiza (miracle), but if we refer them with respect to any follower of a Prophet, then they are called as kiraamaat (wonders), and if they are related with a non-Muslim, then they are termed as istadraaj (lure).

Many manifestations of Imam Bari have been told by historians, and many of them were passed onto the next generations by the elders. He was not only known for piety and great persona, but also, was a highly learned entity. In those times, Islam and Islamic knowledge were not focused much. But through his wisdom and the will, granted to him by the Almighty, he became the torchbearer in the era of gloom and despair.

His miracles are not only limited to humans and jinns, but also to other creatures like; herbs, shrubs, animals and the four states of existence (nasood, malakoot, jamarood, lahoot). For instance, the rejuvenation of a shriveled farm, resurrection of a slaughtered buffalo, gift of an offspring to an infertile couple, a Sikh woman’s prayers got answered, regrowth of a dried-up tree, revival of a deceased, an evil spirit turning into a stone etcetera. But his greatest marvel was to reignite the spirit of Islam in the Potohar region.

Mufti Ghulam Sarwar Lahori in his book “Hadeeqa-tul-Auwliya” writes about Bari Sarkar:

“Shah Lateef Bari’s miracles and manifestations can’t be counted. Hazrat was a pious devout, dervish, in an ecstatic state of mind. His many admirers got enlightened by him. He was disciple of Hazrat Hayat Al-Mir, who himself was a grandson of Ghaus-e-Azam.”

Once Imam Bari Sarkar was resting under the shade of a dried-up tree. A group of Hindu devotees were headed towards river Ganges to perform rituals. They stopped by the same tree, and Imam Sarkar preached about Islam to them, they imposed a condition to bring life back in the tree. After they left the site, Imam Bari got down on his knees and bowed before Allah and prayed to breathe life back in the dead plant. Before the return of Hindu devotees, the tree was blessed with a new life with the grace of Allah, and devotees accepted Islam.


Directed By: Zeshan Ali


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