Khwaja Baqi Billah (Persian: خواجه باقی بالله), born as Muhammad Baqi (14 July 1564– 29 November 1603), was a Sufi saint from Kabul. He was disciple of Khawaja Muhammad Amkanagi. [1][2][3][4]
Khawāja Muhammad Bāqī Billāh Berang Naqshbandī Ahrārī Dihlawī quddisa sirruhū
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| Born | 14 July 1564 |
| Died | 29 November 1603(1603-11-29) (aged 39) |
| Religion | Islam |
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| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Main interest(s) | Implementation of Islamic Law, Islamic Statehood |
| Notable idea(s) | Evolution of Islamic philosophy, Application of Sharia |
| Tariqa | Naqshbandi |
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Baqi Billah was the originator and pioneer of the Naqshbandi Order in the sub-continent. His father Abd as-Salām Samarqandī was a scholar and saint from Kabul. His takhallus (pen name) was "Berang" (which literally means colorless or transparent).[5]
He died on 14 Jumada al-Thani 1012 AH (29 November 1603) and is buried in Delhi.[citation needed]