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Aastana Aaliya Samadiya Phaphund Sharif is a revered Sufi shrine and mosque complex in Phaphund village, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a spiritual center associated with the Chishti order, featuring the mausoleum of Hazrat Khwaja Syed Abdussamad Maudoodi Chishti (R.A.), known as Hafiz-e-Bukhari, and is a site for Islamic learning and devotion. The complex includes the historic old mosque built during the Nawabi era.
Aastana Aaliya Samadiya Phaphund Sharif, often referred to as the Astana Aliya Samadiya Misbahiya, is a significant Islamic heritage site located in the village of Phaphund, within Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. This Sufi shrine and mosque complex is deeply rooted in the region's historical Nawabi past and serves as a focal point for spiritual practices in the Chishti Sufi tradition. The site is particularly associated with Hazrat Khwaja Syed Abdussamad Maudoodi Chishti (R.A.), a prominent scholar and saint revered as Hafiz-e-Bukhari and a key figure in the Majlis-e-Ulma-e-Ahle Sunnat. His mausoleum, or samadiya, forms the core of the Aastana Aaliya, attracting devotees for ziyarat (visitation) and religious gatherings, including the annual Jalsa-e-Samadiya. The complex's historical significance traces back to the late 18th to early 19th century, during the governance of Oudh under Nawab Almas Ali Khan, who administered the Etawah region (which included present-day Auraiya). A key feature is the old mosque, constructed by Raja Bhagmal (also known as Baramal), a Jat noble and nephew of Almas Ali Khan. This mosque, bearing an inscription with the donor's name, was built alongside a fort in Phaphund as part of the administrative outposts (ails) established in the area. Almas Ali Khan, originally a Hindu eunuch converted to Islam, was noted for his benevolent rule and contributions to public welfare, which extended to supporting such religious structures. The mosque remains a functional place of worship and is integral to the shrine's activities, reflecting the blend of local governance and Islamic architecture from the Nawabi period. As a local mosque and shrine, it emphasizes Quranic recitation, Hadith studies, and Sufi teachings, continuing the legacy of its patron saint. Devotees visit for prayers, especially during events like the Urs and Jalsa, fostering a tradition of spiritual enlightenment in this rural setting of Uttar Pradesh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Phaphund, Uttar Pradesh 206247
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Auraiya
Pincode: 206247
Longitude: 79.464813° E
Latitude: 26.599792° N