Haji Ali Dargah , Mosque in Mumbai

There are many miracles that have happened during the life of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari {R.A} and after his death. It is a belief of the Muslims as mentioned in the Quran Sheriff that the Holy Saints who sacrifice and devoted their lives in the way of Allah never die and one should [...]

The Masjid has a narrow concrete pathway about a kilometer built over water to reach the shrine and can only be reached at low tide.
The walkway is lined with pitiful wailing beggars. The courtyard of the Masjid is surrounded by refreshment stalls and other kinds of shops which take away the solemnity of the [...]

The Dargah has a narrow concrete pathway leading to the shrine. A short flight of marble steps leads into the Dargah where the body of the saint is enclosed in a semi-circular tomb, covered with a zari cloth. Flowers and other offerings by devotees lie scattered around the tomb. The devotees pay their respects [...]

The saint came to India with the permission of his mother with his brother and finally reached the Shores of Bombay – near Worli or at some place opposite the present tomb. His brother went to their native place. Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari {R.A} sent a letter with him to their mother informing [...]

Haji Ali is believed to have been a wealthy local businessman who renounced his riches after a pilgrimage to  Mecca. He is believed to have drowned and died at the place where the dargah today stands. An alternative version says that Haji Ali died during his pilgrimage to Mecca in the early 19th century. [...]

It is a well known historical fact that in spreading the ethical and spiritual values of Islam, major and effective contributions have been Made by the Walis of ALLAH (saints). It was their humanistic position, and piety which won over the hearts of lacs of people. They made a direct contact with the masses [...]

Islam is derived from the root word salaam which means Peace. Islam was brought to  India in the 8th century by traders, Islam became a dominant religious force in the country during the Moghul Empire. Maharashtra has a large Muslim population and mosques or prayer halls can be found in almost every village and [...]

We are very thankful as well as grateful to the Almighty Allah that He granted us  this opportunity to develop this site on the Life history of the Great Saint – Hazrat Pir Haji Ali Shah (R.A.), his laudable qualities, teachings and miracles and much more in form of a Web Site.
This simple site [...]