20 Jul

Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani

Hazrat Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani was one of our ancestors. His father’s name was Syed Ali Mahmood and paternal grandfather’s name was Syed Abu Jafar. He was born in year 958 AD (or 347 AH) in Zanjan, Iran. He was a follower of Hazrat Sheikh Abu al Fazal Khatil and came to Lahore around 998 AD (or 387 AH) on his master’s advice. Syed Hussain Zanjani lived in Lahore for over 36-37 years and during this period thousands embraced Islam due to his preaching.

Hazrat Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani died in 1042 AD (or 431 AH). His shrine is located in Chah Meeran in Lahore.

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Hazrat Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani – Grave 01

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Hazrat Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani - Grave Entrance

Hazrat Syed Meeran Hussain Zanjani – Grave Entrance