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{{Short description|Kashmiri Sufi}}
{{Infobox religious biography
| religion = [[Islam]]
| name = Mir Syed Hussain Simnani
| birth_place = Asad-abad [[Hamedan]], Iran <ref>تاریخ سمنان علی گنج پوری صفہ ٣٣١، print tehran book house 1999</ref>
| image =
| relatives = [[Mir Syed Ali Hamdani]] (cousin brother)
| denomination = [[Sunni]]
| jurisprudence = [[Hanafi]]
}}

'''Mir Syed Hussain Simnani''' was an Indian Sufi saint from the 8th century Hijri, known for his role in the spread of Islam in the Kashmir Valley. He hailed from simnan in Iran and is celebrated for his philanthropic mission and spiritual teachings in South Kashmir's [[Kulgam district]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Rayees Ahmad |date=2022-11-05 |title=Hazrat Mir Syed Mohammad Hussain Simnani (RA) |url=https://www.dailygoodmorningkashmir.com/hazrat-mir-syed-mohammad-hussain-simnani-ra/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Daily Good Morning Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref> He is a descendant of the [[Muhammad]] through his grandson [[Husayn ibn Ali|Imam Hussain]], being the 16th in direct descent from [[Ali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} District Kulgam, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Picturesque place nestling on the bank of river Veshaw {{!}} India |url=https://kulgam.nic.in/history/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> He was the disciple <ref>manscriupt tarikh-i-Jonraj and Tarikh-i-Kashmir by Sayyid Ali completed in 1579; Manuscript [[University of Kashmir]]</ref> and cousin of the Sufi saint [[Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani|Mir Syed Ali Hamdani]] and the younger brother of Syed Tajuddin Hamdani.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gauhar |first=G. N. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5lExAAAAMAAJ&q=mir+syed+hussain+simnani |title=Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (Nund Rishi) |date=1988 |publisher=Sahitya Akademi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Fazili |first=Ashraf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AX_XEAAAQBAJ&dq=mir+syed+hussain+simnani&pg=PA100 |title=OUR HERITAGE: Kashmir Chronicles Part 2 |date=2023-09-17 |publisher=Ashraf Fazili |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Wani |first=Mohammad Afzal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QAnaAAAAMAAJ&q=mir+syed+hussain+simnani |title=The Islamic Institution of Mahr: A Study of Its Philosophy, Working & Related Legislations in the Contemporary World |date=1996 |publisher=Upright Study Home |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==
His arrival in Kashmir, along with other Sayyids during the reign of Sultan Shahab ud din, greatly influenced the region's religious landscape. He chose Kulgam as his permanent abode, where he was engaged in spreading Islam and was eventually buried at a spot on a cliff overlooking the river Veshaw.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U_oYbQP_NkIC&q=mir+syed+hussain+simnani |title=Kashmir Today |date=1995 |publisher=Directorate of Information, Jammu and Kashmir Government |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Nund-Rishi |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EQVkAAAAMAAJ&q=mir+syed+hussain+simnani |title=The Ark: Transcreation of Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali |date=2003 |publisher=Rabani Book Stall |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=SERVICE |first=GK NEWS |date=2024-02-05 |title=Shab-e-Meraj arrangements reviewed at shrine of Mir Syed Ali Hussain Simnani (RA) in Kulgam |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/governance/shab-e-meraj-arrangements-reviewed-at-shrine-of-mir-syed-ali-hussain-simnani-ra-in-kulgam/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Life ==
He played a significant role in the spread of Islam in Kashmir through his missionary work and spiritual influence. Here are some key contributions he made:

* Missionary Work: He was part of a group of hundreds of missionaries who accompanied [[Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani|Mir Syed Ali Hamdani]] to propagate Islam in Kashmir. His efforts gave a considerable boost to the conversion of the people of the valley to Islam.
* Spiritual Influence: He was known for his piety, abstinence, and spiritual powers. His presence and teachings had a profound impact on the local population, leading many to embrace Islam.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rashid |first=Younus |date=2023-10-28 |title=Urs of Mir Syed Muhammad Hussain Simnani (RA) celebrated with fervour in Kulgam |url=https://risingkashmir.com/urs-of-mir-syed-muhammad-hussain-simnani-ra-celebrated-with-fervour-in-kulgam/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Rising Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Philanthropic Mission: He engaged in philanthropic activities in Kulgam, which helped in establishing a positive image of Islam and its teachings among the local communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-01-10 |title=Syed Mohammad Hussain Simnani (RA) |url=https://kashmirscanmagazine.com/2023/01/syed-mohammad-hussain-simnani-ra/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Kashmir Scan |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Cultural Integration: He connected the global mystical culture of Islam, or Tasawwuf, with the local mystic culture of Kashmir, known as Rishism. This integration resulted in the permanence and dominance of a unique Islamic mystical culture in the region.
* Royal Influence: [[Shihabu'd-Din Shah|Sultan Shahab ud din]], the ruler of Kashmir at the time, became a follower of Mir Syed Hussain Simnani, which likely facilitated the spread of Islam due to the king's endorsement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A spiritual guide: Hazrat Mir Syed Mohammad Hussain Simnani (RA) |url=https://kashmirvision.in/2022/11/06/a-spiritual-guide-hazrat-mir-syed-mohammad-hussain-simnani-ra/ |access-date= |website=kashmirvision.in |language=en-US}}</ref>

His legacy is still celebrated today, and his shrine in Kulgam remains a place of pilgrimage for many devotees.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Padder |first=Dr Mohd Ummer Jan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lARDEAAAQBAJ&dq=mir+syed+hussain+simnani&pg=PA59 |title=Status of Education |date=2021-09-16 |publisher=OrangeBooks Publication |language=en}}</ref>

== Works ==
He is attributed to the book titled "Hazrat Mir Sayid Muhammad Hussain Simnani : Qalandar-i-Sadat". This book provides insights into his life, his journey to Kashmir, his role in reforming the thoughts and actions of the Sultans of Kashmir, and his efforts in relieving locals from superstitious beliefs through his preaching and miraculous powers. It's a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Sufism and the spread of Islam in Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Muhammad |first=Zahid G. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=boUMAQAAMAAJ&q=mir+syed+hussain+simnani |title=Icons of Kashmir Identity |date=2007 |publisher=Gulshan Books |isbn=978-81-8339-065-1 |language=en}}</ref>

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