Hoja Arif Raugari (1165-1262) priest of the Nakhishbandi orden and his religious and ethical conclusions in the treatise «Arifnama»

The article tells about the life and work religious views of Hoja Arif Raugari, 2nd priest Khojagan community in initial period existence Nakhishbandiyya sect, which occupies an important place Central Asia. Raugari is a man who lived very difficult period. His youth coincided with heyday Karakan era. After that, Seljuks, Karakhits, Khorezm Shah were destined to end their lives Shagatai Empire, was formed Asia after invasion Genghis Khan. Although political situation era he turbulent, made spiritual core his Sufi teachings that learned from teacher Abdukhalyk Gyzduani (1st pir sect). Along way, searched sweated day night. Sufism did psychotechnical exercises tried manifest itself dance piety. diligence justified, permission Gizduani, took over reins community. To set example for students, wrote treatise called Arifnama. «Arifname» reflects prerequisites deep study teachings, methodology crossing layers spirituality. In particular, foundations stages path Truth (sair-suluk), Sharia Sufism, status scientists guardians, customs, etc. He new connections experiences principles perfection. this study, along Raughari, «Arifnam» will be scientifically analyzed. Key words: sheikh, caliph, sharia, tariqa, salih, sair-suluk, arif, saint.