The Silsila Azeemia (commonly known as the Azeemi Spiritual Sufi Order) is a Muslim Sufi order based in Pakistan with a following in the UK, the US, Austria, Serbia, Russia, Australia, Canada & various countries of the Middle East. The tariqa was started by Qalandar Baba Auliya also known as Syed Muhammad Azeem Barkhia (1898–1979). It is currently headed by Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi since 1980. Aims The central rules of the Azeemi Spiritual Order are (as stated by the official website of the Azeemi Spiritual Order): To serve the Religion by remaining on the Straight Path. To strive to advance the Spiritual Mission of the Islamic prophet Mohammed after practicing his teachings truthfully. To serve the creatures of God. To invite the people to acquire the religious knowledge besides learning the spiritual and the modern sciences. To help people to have that thinking pattern through which they could be aware of their Soul and the Spiritual Potentials. To be sympathetic and courteous to everyone, as much as possible, irrespective of his caste, creed or color by considering the whole of mankind a family. Regulations The main regulations of the Azeemi Spiritual Order are: To maintain their spiritual distinction and identity in everything said or done. To advance in greeting irrespective of their age. Be kind to the creatures of the Lord. Avoid mutual differences in the Silsila. Act upon every directive of the Spiritual Teacher (Mentor) without having anything against it at heart. Never try to prove the superiority of your Silsila by comparing it with any other Silsila, because all silasal are paths to reach God. Anybody causing trouble or nuisance should be expelled from the Silsila. Lessons for chanting and cogitating must be practiced with punctuality. Avoid carelessness in performing Muraqba. Recite the Quran, giving due consideration to the meanings of the text studied. Establish an affinity with God during performance of Salaat. Spiritual Associate or a student of any other Silsila can be accepted in Silsila Azeemi as an apprentice (Talib). Anybody who is already engaged in a silsila cannot be admitted to the Silsila Azeemi because it is the law that a person cannot have admissions in two spiritual orders simultaneously. No one can break away after being admitted to the Silsila, therefore make no haste in getting admission to the Silsila. Anybody desirous of admission in the Silsila must be clearly told to carefully consider