It is narrated that when Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) visited Medina Shareef he was spiritually commanded by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to visit Baghdad Shareef and meet Hazrat Abdul Wahaab, son of Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhuma). He was to receive some sacred relics from him. Accordingly, when he reached Baghdad Shareef, he received a box from Hazrat Abdul Wahaab (radi Allahu anhu) which contained the folowing holy relics: Two flag-poles which were used by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in some of the battles fought by him; one wooden bowl in which Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used to eat; one pair of scissors and one Turban which was used by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

Because of political upheavals in Delhi, he was obliged to shift the centre of the Chistiya mission from Delhi to Ajodhan now known as "Paak Patan". The Khanqah of Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu), with his patronage, became a great university of "Moral and Spiritual Training." Thousands of aspirants, scholars, dervishes and Sufis reaped benefit from this spiritual university. Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) reached the pinnacle of spiritual glory through extremely hard Mujahedas (spiritual striving) to gain mastery over the Nafs.

Mazaar Shareef of Hazrat Baba Farid (RA) in Paak Patan

Once Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin (radi Allahu anhu) ordered Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) to perform the "Chilla-e-Maakoos" for 40 days. This chilla was seldom undertaken by Sufis and was one of the most difficult tests of Hazrat Khwaja Baba Farid's (radi Allahu anhu) faith and courage. It was to be performed in a well by hanging himself in a reverse or headlong position with his feet tied up by a rope to a sturdy branch of a treetop.

Once, due to utter weakness, Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) helped himself to walk with the aid of a staff. But after a few steps, the colour of his face suddenly became purple, as if he was under heavy punishment. He threw away the staff. When Hazrat Khwaja Nizaamuddin (radi Allahu anhu), who was escorting him, enquired the reason for this, Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) replied, "I wanted to take help of the staff, but Allah’s Displeasure frowned upon me for depending on other’s help instead of His. I, therefore, threw away the staff and felt highly ashamed of this weakness in my faith in Rabb, the Almighty."

It is also narrated that once a trader was taking a caravan of camels laden with sugar from Multan to Delhi. When he was passing through Ajodhan (now Pakistan), Hazrat Baba Fariduddin (radi Allahu anhu) enquired casually as to what he was carrying on his camels. The trader sarcastically replied, "It is salt." Hazrat Baba Fariduddin (radi Allahu anhu) also affirmed, "Yes, it may be salt." When the trader reached Delhi, he was awfully perturbed to find that all his bags of sugar had turned to salt. He immediately returned to Ajodhan and apologised before Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu). Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) said: "If it is sugar then it shall be sugar." The trader returned to Delhi and was pleased to find that the salt had turned back to sugar by the Grace of Almighty Allah. This is how Hazrat Baba Saheb (radi Allahu anhu) received the title of "Ganje Shakr."

One of the devotees of Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) named Mohammed Neshapuri lived in Gujerat and was coming to Delhi with three other companions. On their way in the jungle, robbers encountered them. Mohammed Neshapuri and his companions had no arms to defend themselves. In such a helpless state, Mohammed Neshapuri remembered his Peer, Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu), and also offered prayers seeking Allah’s help in their predicament. Suprisingly, the robbers threw away their arms and offered apology to the party and went away.

One day some poor people came from Arabia to see Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) and said that were strangers to the land and that all their money was spent before the end of the journey. Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) gave them some dried dates which were lying in front of him at the moment and said, "Take them and go. Your journey shall be completed by the Grace of Allah." Apparently, these persons were very disappointed with such a "cheap gift". After leaving the Khanqah, they wanted to throw away the dates, but just as they were about to do so, to their amazement, the dates turned into gold. Regretting their miscalculations, these people left happily uttering their heartfelt gratitude and prayers for Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu).

He fasted throughout his life and maintained his nightly prayers and devotions. Fear of Allah always dominated him. He was a staunch devotee of Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and dedicated his entire life to the veneration of the Beloved Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) immortal glory. At the mention of the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) character he would often weep out of his love and devotion. Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) avoided to go near kings, government officials and the rich. He also warned his Khalifas, devotees and mureeds to avoid their company. He was a living picture of humility. Whatever he received was spent in the Name of Allah and his chest overwhelmed with mercy and forgiveness. Many miracles are attributed to him during his lifetime and after his passing away.

On the 5th of Muharram, during the Esha prayer while in the act of Sajdah, he uttered "Ya Hayyo Ya Qayyum" and with these words on his lips his soul disappeared into the Eternal Bliss of his Beloved Allah. Immediately a "Nida" or Divine Voice declared: "Dost ba Dost Pewast" - Friend has merged into the unity of "Friend" (Allah).

Blessed Grave of Hazrat Baba Farid (RA)

An old woman that was one of the devotees of the Saint presented a piece of cloth for the Kaffan of Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu). She implored: "I have not spun even a single thread of this cloth without having Wudhu. I had prepared it for my own coffin but if it is accepted for the Kaffan of this great Saint, I feel confident, Allah would be pleased with to pardon my sins and grant me salvation." Hazrat Baba Farid’s (radi Allahu anhu) son accepted this cloth as the Kaffan.

His Mazaar Shareef is in Paak Patan, Pakistan. Hazrat Sabir Paak, Hazrat Nizaamuddin Awliya and Hazrat Jamaluddin Hansi (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in) are among his favourite Mureeds and Khalifas. It is generally recognized that he had three wives and many children. Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) was indeed one of the most brilliant stars of the Chistiya Silsila and is held in high esteem by one and all.