The shrine of Haji Ali is built on a small island some 500 metres away from the main coast, with the beautiful Arabian Sea in the backdrop. Miraculously, the casket carrying his body floated back to Arabian shores and got stuck in the twine of rocky islets just off the shores of Worli. In accordance with his wishes, the Haji Ali Dargah was built in the year 1431. According to another belief, Haji Ali donated all his wealth for a journey to Mecca and died in between. Before he died, he instructed his followers that they shouldn't bury him immediately, rather they should drop his shroud in the ocean and bury him where it is found. He then decided to travel to India and decided to stay here so as to spread the word of Allah and Islam.įrom that point of time till the end of his life, Haji Ali dedicated his life spreading the wisdom of Allah and devotees would regularly visit him. Later, recurrent dreams indicating that he had injured the Earth haunted him and his health began to deteriorate. The woman was delighted and went home happily. He then accompanied her to the spot where she had spilled the oil and prodded the ground and oil came gushing out.
Upon inquiring about the matter, she told him that she had spilled the oil she was supposed to be carrying home and was now afraid that her husband will punish her. According to legends, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Bukhari once came across a poor woman crying on the road and holding an empty vessel. This shrine has a mystical story attached to it. Haji Ali belonged to Bukhara, which lies in present-day Uzbekistan. As per Islamic customs, there are different praying rooms for ladies and gents. The main hall has marble pillars engraved with creative mirror work: blue, green, yellow chips of glass arranged in varied designs and Arabic patterns which spell the ninety-nine names of Allah. The tomb within the mosque is roofed by a brocaded red and green cloth, supported by an exquisite silver frame and marble columns. A marble courtyard contains the central shrine.
At night, the view of the shrine lit up in the distance with nothing but the sea around it, is a divine sight.īuilt of glass, the tomb is a beautiful illustration of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The Dargah can only be accessed during the low tides via a causeway that is surrounded by the sea on all sides. People from all walks of life and religions come here to seek blessings.
Haji Ali Dargah is located on a small islet that is off the southern coast of Mumbai near Worli. Situated on the backdrop of a beautiful view of the Arabian sea is the shrine of Haji Ali, dedicated to the wealthy merchant turned who gave up his worldly belongings and turned into Muslim Sufi saint after a trip to Mecca.
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