HAZRAT ANSARI DARGAH

The dargah (which is also known as shrine) is that of the saint, Hazrat Thameemul Ansari (rali). The dargah is located in the coastal town of Kovalam which is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Though India has hundreds of dargahs, this one receives special attention and following as it is that of a disciple of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. The dargah has an area of 3 acres (12,000 m2).

he Dargah Shareef of Syedina Hazrath Thameemul Ansari (Rali) is a sacred place which has solved the problems of large number of people from all walks of life. The Dargah Shareef is a highly Spiritual Markaz of Roohaniyats, Nooraniyath, Rahmaths and Barkats of Allah which one can come to know only if they visit the Dargah Shareef and in the entire journey one can notice great rahmats and barkats.

The Zahura of Syedina, Hazrath Thameemul Ansari (Radiyallah) is very immense and Kashf-o-Karamats and Taskara are realised in all the states here. The popularity of this in India and the Faizan is more on common people and all are being bestowed with great karam and Dhuas from this great darbar of Sahabi-e-Rasool Sallalahu Alaihi wa Sallam, Hazrath Thameem-ul-Ansari (Rali).

People from all walks of life, creed and faith regard Hazrat Thameemul Ansari(Raliyallah) as very powerful and go to the dargah to request his intercession with God on their behalf. The first Thursday after the first full moon of each month is a day of devotion. Though the dargah is open from 5.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., some devotees spend the night there.

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Sufi Dargahs in Kashmir Best of IgoUgo

Quote: Kashmir, in north India, has been the abode of many Muslim saints (Sufis), and there are famous Sufi dargahas. Two of these dargahas are at Aishmuqam in Anantnag district and Makhdoom Sahib in Srinagar city.The Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir have lived together for centuries. The Kashmiri Muslims and the Hindus have been influenced by each other. The sufis of Kashmir are of a special type. Hindu thought and religion greatly influenced Kashmiri sufis. Kashmir Sufis are also called as Muslim Reshis.
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Village Aishmuqam is very well known in every part of Kashmir on account of the historical shrine of Sheikh Zain-ud-din, who lived in the 15th century A.D. and was one of the principal disciples of Sheikh Nur-ud-din, the leading Reshi of Kashmir. It is commonly known in Kashmir that Sheikh Zain-ud-din, who was known by the name of Zia Singh before his conversion, was a prince and belonged to the ruling Rajas of Kishtwar. Among the local inhabitants, legend has it that Zain-ud-din meditated for a long time in the village Mandjan of Tehsil Sopore, where he attained spiritual perfection. It was at this stage that Sheikh Nur-ud-din advised him to migrate to the cave at Aishmuqam and to meditate there for the remaining period of his life.
Makhdoom Saheb
Sultan-Ul-Arifeen Hazrat Makhdoom Saheb, popularly known as Makhdoom Saheb, is a famous Dargah situated in Srinagar, capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. People from all walks of life come to this famous Dargah to pay their obeisance. Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom, titled Mehboob-Ul-Alam, and Sultan-Ul-Arifeen, was born to Baba Usman, of the Chandra-Vanshi Rajput family, a hereditary landlord, a scholar, and a mystic saint of high order. Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom, in this manner, inherited the mysticism.

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According to the legend, the Urs festival at Aishmuqam continues to be celebrated from pre-Islamic times and dates back to about 2,000 years. All communities respect the shrine of Zain-ud-din, and they actively participate in the celebration of the anniversary. There is no restriction to the entry into the shrine, which is open to visits by persons of either sex and of any community.

At present Waqf Board is looking after the day-to-day management and maintenance of Dargah. A huge number of locals as well as those from Pakistan, Afghanistan Jaireens, visit this shrine throughout the year. In URS days around 50 to 60,000 Jaireens visit this shrine daily to listen whole night Qawwalis sung in the praise of Allah and Holy Saint and pay their obeisance. On average, 4,000 Jaireens visit this place daily, except the months of December and January, when, due to cold weather in the valley, the number of daily Jaireens comes down to about 1,000 persons.Makhdoom Sahib
Makhdoom Sahib inherited the mysticism, and from very childhood was inclined to the company of holy men, and to the truth. Having read the Holy Quran in the village, he went to the seminary of Sheikh Ismail Kabroi for higher studies. He studied the Jurisprudence, Tradition, Logic, Philosophy, Ethics, and Mysticism. The great sage followed the Sunni (tradition) strictly not only in prayers but also in table manners, dress, etc. He scrupulously followed the Prophet and his love for Him knew no bounds. These things helped him to reach the highest rank. Later he had to forsake His love for isolation in order to serve the people. He remarks:
"In the early days I had completely abandoned the company of the people. God granted me the gift of peace at heart and composure of mind. He ordered me to serve the people so I came and started delivering the Message."

His greatest contribution was that he delivered it in its purest form to the people and that he instructed the people to forsake superstitions and Un-Islamic activities through his speech and actions. He was buried near Hari Parbat. Thousands of people visit the shrine to pay their respects and receive his blessings. Ladies come and cry in tears with hiccups to narrate their sorrows to Makhdoom Saheb, which, as per belief, relieves them of their sorrows.

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Aishmuqam is situated in the district of Anantnag, a central part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the Anantnag-Pahalgam road, about 25km from Anantnag. The shrine of Hazrat Zain-ud-Din Wali is situated on a hillock, about 20km short of the famous hill resort of Pahalgam overlooking the bewitching Lidder Valley. The road to the shrine branches off to the right from main Anantnag-Pahalgam road. A few hundred metres walk or drive takes one to the foot of the stone stair leading to the shrine. The mausoleum is located inside a deep cave atop the hill, about 100m higher than the main road.Presently, the Jaireens climb 260 steps of 20cm to reach at this shrine, which is a strenuous task for ladies and old Jaireens. About 2,000 people visit the Dargah every day, with figures reaching to about 6,000 peopleduring holidays and on Fridays. Further, during URS days for about one month in March-April (in two spells of 12 days each) every year, about 10 to 20,000 persons visit the Dargah. The daily timings of Dargah are from 6am to 10pm.
The dargah has an impressive front structure. Being located on the road from Anantnag to the hill resort of Pahalgam, it is easily approachable and you can spend about 2 hours to visit the dargah and proceed onwards.
Makhdoom Saheb is well connected by all weather roads in Srinagar. From road to the shrine, the Jaireens have to ascend the steps to reach the shrine, about 90 from the Bashi Darwaja side (north) and about 127 from Kathi Darwaja side (south). While approaching from the Kathi Darwaja side, there is a mosque built by Dara-Shikoh in Mughal period just by the side of the steps.
There are two entrances to the shrine from Bashi Darwaja and from Kathi Darwaja. More pilgrims frequent the Bashi Darwaja entrance, primarily due to the religious belief and also being more populated side of the city.
The Dargah is situated on the south of Hari Parbat, at an elevation of 1635m above MSL.
The Makhdoom Sahib, being situated in the heart of Srinagar city, can be visited by all for its majestic structure, spacious, and beautiful decorated halls.

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Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat

Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat

The famous Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, a Baghdadi Sufi Saint is a place of pilgrimage for the Muslims. The location of this Dargah is opposite the ancient Godess Durga Temple at Sadashivgad Hill Fort.

This is listed as one of the Ten most beautiful Dargahs inthe Coastal areas of India  


Dargah Shareef of Hazrat Sayed Shah Shams-ud-din  Rahmatullahi Allaih Almaroof
    Hazrat Shah Karam-uddin Auliya Qadri  Rahmatullahi Allaih, beside Arabian Sea, Karwar.

    http://www.aulia-e-hind.com/dargah/Karwar.htm


However, this is a place of Harmonious Existence of two different cultures and religions, since time immemorial...

The Portuguese in 1510 called it Pir fort due to the MuslimDargah (Tomb of a Sufi Saint ) and was known in Portuguese language as Forte de Piro or Pito.

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Roza 'E' Hazrat Abbas Alamdar

SON OF Imam Ali Amir al-Muminin(a.s.) & Fatima bint-e-Huzzam ibn-e-Khalid(a.s.)AND WAS BORN ON 4th Shabaan 26 AH. MAWLA ALSO HAVE THE TITLE "Alamdar-e-lashkar-e-Hussain(a.s.), Qamar bani Hashim ". maam Hussain was very attached to Hazrat Abbas. When Hazrat Abbas was born, Hazrat Ali asked Imaam Hussain to recite the adhaan and the iqamah in the ears of the child. When he was on the arms of Imaam Hussain, the infant smiled and raised his arms. There were tears in Imaam Hussain's eyes. Was it because he knew that the child was trying to say: "O Mawla I have come and will happily give these my arms and my life for you and Islam" ?

In early childhood Hazrat Abbas would follow Imaam Hussain like a shadow. If Imaam Hussain looked thirsty, Abbas would rush to bring him water. If Imaam Hussain seemed hot, Abbas would fan him with the hem of his cloak. At the battle of Siffeen in the 34th Hijrah, Abbas was only eight years old. Imaam Hussain was fighting in the battle field. When Hazrat Abbas saw an enemy soldier approaching Imaam Hussain from behind, he took a sword and rushed into the battle field and killed the enemy, at the same time crying out in a loud voice, "How can any one dare attack my Mawla while I am alive." He continued to fight maintaining his position behind Imaam Hussain. Muawiya saw this and asked, "Who is that boy?" When he was told he was Abbas ibne Ali, he said, "By God! No one can fight like that at that age except a son of Ali!" . Hazrat Abbas grew up to be a tall and handsome man. He was so tall, that when he sat on a horse his feet touched the ground. He was so handsome that he was known as Qamar-e-Bani Hashim, the Moon of the family of Hashim.

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Hazrat Abbas was also a valiant warrior. It was said that Muawiya did not dare invade Madina because of five men who were with Imaam Hussain and could, together with their Imaam, conquer a whole army. These were Muhammad Hanafia, a brother of Imaam Hussain, Hazrat Muslim ibne Aqeel, Abdullah Ibne Jaffer, Hazrat Abbas and Hazrat Ali ibnal Hussain, our fourth Imaam, Zainul 'Abideen. Just before Imaam Hussain left Madina, Ummul Baneen summoned all her four sons and said to them, "My sons you must remember that while I love you, Imaam Hussain is your Master. If Imaam or his sisters or his children get injured or hurt while you are still alive, I will never forgive you." There were tears in Hazrat Abbas's eyes as he promised his mother that he and his brothers would lay down their lives for Imaam Hussain and his children.Hazrat Abbas was very popular with the children of Imaam Hussain especially Sakina who was only four years old. Whenever the children wanted anything they would cry out "Ya Abbas!" or "Ya Ammahu!", and Abbas would go running. But from the seventh of Muharram Abbas was unable to respond to their cries for water. Several times Hazrat Abbas asked Imaam Hussain for permission to go and fight. Each time Imaam Hussain would reply "Abbas, you are the captain of my army, you are my 'alamdaar - the standard bearer". Hazrat Abbas would never argue with Imaam Hussain. His three brothers were killed in the battle fought after Zuhr. Imaam Hussain could see the anger in Hazrat Abbas's eyes, especially when Hazrat Qasim's body was trampled upon by the enemy. Imaam Hussain knew that if he let Abbas go and fight, there would be a massacre in the enemy rank. Imaam Hussain's object was to re-awaken Islam and not to score a victory on the battle field.

Just then Bibi Sakina came out holding a dried up mask. She walked up to Hazrat Abbas and said "AL ATASH, YA AMMAHU! I am thirsty O my uncle Abbas !" Abbas went to Imaam Hussain and requested for permission to go and get water for Sakina. Imaam Hussain gave his permission. Abbas put Sakina's mashk on the 'alam, mounted his horse and rode up to Imaam Hussain. He said "I have come to say goodbye". Imaam Hussain said "My brother, come and embrace me". Hazrat Abbas dismounted his horse. There were tears in Imaam's eyes. As Hazrat Abbas prepared to mount his horse, Imaam Hussain said, "My brother, I want a gift from you. I want your sword". Hazrat Abbas, without uttering a word, gave Imaam Hussain his sword and rode into the battlefield, armed only with a spear and holding the 'alam.

There were 30,000 enemy soldiers in the battlefield. They had all heard of the valour of Hazrat Abbas. A cry arose, "Abbas is coming!" Yazeed's soldiers started hiding behind one another. A few brave ones dared go near Hazrat Abbas but were soon put to death by the spear or by a kick.

Hazrat Abbas reached the river Furaat. He filled the mashk with water. He himself was very thirsty. He took the water in his palms, looked at it and threw it away saying, "O water of Furaat, my lips can welcome you only after Sakina has quenched her thirst !?" He placed the mashk on his 'alam and started to ride back. A soldier climbed a tree and as Abbas was riding past the tree he struck his sword on the right shoulder The spear and the arm fell on to the ground. Just then someone crept behind Hazrat Abbas and struck him on the left shoulder. The 'alam fell. Hazrat Abbas gripped the mashk with his teeth. His one object was to get the water to Sakina. Fighting with his feet he urged the horse to get him to Imaam's camp as quickly as possible.

Alas ! an arrow was shot. It went flying across the desert and hit the mashk. The water began to pour out and with the water all the hopes of Hazrat Abbas poured on to the sands of Kerbala to be buried forever in the thirsty desert. Abbas now did not want to go back and face Sakina. With his feet, he signalled the horse to turn back. The enemy surrounded him from all sides. Abbas fell from the horse!! As he fell, he cried out "My salaams to you Ya Mawla!"

Imaam Hussain seemed to lose all his strength when he heard the voice of his dear brother Abbas. Imaam Hussain reached where Hazrat Abbas was lying. It was a tragic sight. Hazrat Abbas was lying on the ground. Both arms had been severed! There was an arrow in the right eye and blood blocked the left eye. As soon as Hazrat Abbas sensed the presence of Imaam Hussain he said "Mawla, why did you take the trouble to come over? Please go back and look after Sakina." Imaam Hussain said, "My dear brother, all your life you have served me and my children. Is there anything I can do for you at this last moment of you life ?" Hazrat Abbas replied, "Aqaa, please, clean the blood from my eye so that I can see your beloved face before I die!" Imaam cleaned the blood. Abbas fixed his gaze on Imaam. Then he said, "Mawla please do not carry my body to the camp. I do not wish Sakina to see me in this state!" Imaam Hussain took Hazrat Abbas in his arms, and kissed his forehead. Just then our Mawla, our Mushkil Kushaa, Abbas ibne Ali breathed his last. Imaam Hussain placed Sakina's mashk on the 'alam and carried the 'alam to the camp. He went to Bibi Zainab's tent. Imaam Hussain could not say a word. He gave the 'alam to Bibi Zainab and sat down on the floor! The brother sister performed aza-e-Abbas. Martyred in Karbala (Iraq) at the age of 36, on Friday, 10th Muharram 61 AH and buried there.