His birthplace was Siwánah. He was the disciple and vicegerent of Baháu'ddín Jaunpúrí Shaṭṭárí. Some say that he was instructed by Shaykh Ḳáṣá* Shaṭṭárí, while others affirm that his connection with all spiritual families can be correctly proved. In the year A. H. 905 (A. D. 1499), he passed from earth. His restingplace is Jaunpúr.