Abstract

Qadriya Sufis have left a deep and remarkable impression on the society of Kashmir.Immediately after their arrival in valley they engaged themselves for the betterment of people irrespective of religion. They influenced people through their morals,pure thoughts,kindness and humanistic approach.People of Silsila were men of intellect,creative mind as, adminstrators as well as scholars,medical practitioners, artisans,economists etc.The earned groups called land tillers and artisan were influenced by them. Learning has been defined by them as the highest attainment of humanity, a way leading to right conduct and cultivation of virtue. On the whole Qadriya Sufis succeeded in bringing marvellous change in the thought and life of all people whether people of faith or others. In general they made people to understand the relation between God and man. Concept of humanism developed in the valley of Kashmir.Their teachings and writings proved to be a great source of inspiration not only to rulers but also to the subsequent generations.They were having no lust for power and have not indulged in the state politics. Even at present their growing influence is visible in Kashmiri society. Dr. Syed Damsaz Ali Andrabi"Qadriya Sufis: Restoration of Peace in Kashmir Society" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-5 , August 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2280.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/2280/qadriya-sufis-restoration-of-peace-in-kashmir-society/dr-syed-damsaz-ali-andrabi

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