A saint of the Naqshbandiyya order, linked to the Mujaddidi chain that flourished in Kashmir after the 17th century
Sheikh Abdul Raḥman Trali (RA)
Born 1255 AH / 1839 CE in Tral, Pulwama; died 1325 AH / 1907 CE; buried at Tral, Kashmir
A saint of the Naqshbandiyya order, linked to the Mujaddidi chain that flourished in Kashmir after the 17th century
Sheikh Abdul Raḥman Trali (RA) hailed from a respected family in Tral and was educated in Quranic recitation, Hadith, jurisprudence, and Persian prose. His pursuit of spiritual depth led him to the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi tradition under a mentor connected to the Trali line established by earlier Naqshbandi masters.
Known for his disciplined lifestyle, devotion to silent contemplation, and strong moral teachings, he became one of the most prominent Naqshbandi figures in south Kashmir.
Strict adherence to silent zikr (zikr-i khafi), the hallmark of the Naqshbandiyya
Emphasis on self-examination (muḥasaba) and inner transformation
Promotion of social justice and ethical conduct
Balance between scholarship and spiritual practice
He established a Naqshbandi circle (halqa) in Tral that gained wide recognition for its piety, discipline, and regular gatherings of zikr.
Many notable families in Tral trace their spiritual heritage to him.
His shrine at Tral is frequently visited by devotees seeking spiritual guidance. The annual Urs includes recitations from the Naqshbandi wird and moral discourses inspired by his teachings.
Local oral history relates that his presence is said to have quietened disputes among villagers – symbolic of his role as a reconciler.
Naqshbandiyya in South Kashmir (Archives, 2019)
Tarikh-i-Ḥasan, Volume III
Tral Heritage Compendium (2021)
Naqshbandi manuscript fragments (Tral collections)
