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.
Aishmuqam
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.

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 Muslim Dargah (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.

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KAMAR ALI DARVESH DARGAH

Location: Shivapur Near Pune City, Maharashtra
Specialty: Two Huge Stones, Which Can Be Lifted

Kamar Ali Darvesh Dargah is situated in Shivapur, a small village around 16 km away from Pune city . This Dargah is visited by people belonging to all religions. The special feature of this Dargah is that it has two huge stones, which can lifted by reciting the sacred name of Kamar Ali Darvesh in one breath.

Out of the two stones one can be lifted up by a group of seven people using just one finger each, with all the seven of them saying Kamar Ali Darvesh in one breath. The other stone can be lifted the same way, the only difference is the people in the group should be eleven. Though it may be spiritual or scientific, it still remains a mystery how it is possible to lift the stones. There is an 'Urus' or fair held at Shivapur once in a year.

HOW TO GET THERE

Road: Tourists can get down at Pune and then take a bus to this tiny village. There is airport and railway station at Pune . Pune is well connected by road with all the places in the state outside the state also and Regular bus service is available from Pune to Shivapur village.

Urs Of Hazrat Sayyad MOHAMMAD BADIUDDIN Qadri

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Shah E Alam Roza (Ahmedabad)

The main part of this Dargah surrounded by large enclosure walls, consists of two mausoleums and a majestic mosque. The entrance to the site is a trophy construction with an arch-shaped gate and a line of arch-shaped windows on the second tire. In this large site with a pond, there are various buildings in different sizes surrounding the mausoleum. There is a group of tomb stones, suggesting the religious authority of this saint and the strong influence he had on people. From the historical Persian inscription hung at the entrance to the tomb, it can be assumed that the saint died in 880AH (1475). This inscription also mentions that his tomb was constructed in 888AH (1483), and the name of a noble who constructed the tomb is written. As Dr. Rajan stated, there remain various buildings built between 1475 and 1575 in the Dargah of Shah Alam. Among all, two mausoleums and Jama'at Khana, which will be introduced below, are the main buildings.

The tomb of the Sayid Shah Alam is situated roughly in the centre of the east end of this dargah. It is a majestic building on a square plan with a 12-pillared mausoleum with a high dome in the centre of the roof, surrounded by double corridors with 24 small domes on top. It has arch-shaped entrance on all sides. The main entrance on the west having a small dome projects out from the wall. On each wall of the mausoleum, there is an entrance in the centre. On either side of the entrance, there are three arch-shaped windows, over which an arch-shaped part covered by Jali Screen is formed. It helps giving dignity to this mausoleum. When I visited the site, all domes on the roof was painted in white, suggeting that this dargah is still venerated.

To the west-southwest facing the tomb of Shah Alam, there remains the tomb of Saiyid Makhdum 'Alam. The size, form and structure of the tomb is roughly same as the above tomb. Saiyid Makhdum 'Alam is said to have been the 6th grand son of Shah Alam. This mausoleum also has the entrance projecting out to the east. 24 small domes on the roof are very prominent in this building. Unlike the tomb of Shah Alam, the domes were not painted in white, which conversely gave me strong impression. Inside of this mausoleum is filled with tomb stones. What struck me most was the Jali screen employed on the walls of this squre building. Every pattern was different. I was surprised by the variety of the patterns.

To the north of this mausoleum, there is a mosque built in the west-northwest of the tomb of Shah Alam. It was constructed later in history. Having an open space with a pond in front of the main building, the noble structure of this construction is quite distinctive. Inside of the prayer room, having a transition with unique sculptures and patterns and mihrab forming simple circular arches, creates unique atomosphere. According to Dr. Rajan, this mosque was constructed by a person called Najabat Khan in the early 17th century and the construction was completed by a person called Saif Khan in 1620. The scluptured patterns on the surface of high and slender minarets on either side of the mosque seemed to me prominently unique. (Matsuo Ara)

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Dargah-e-Hazrat Yousufain and Hazrat Shareefain ( Rahmatullah Allaih )

Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrath Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz (ra)

"SHAIK SHARFUDDIN HAZRAT BU ALI SHAH QALANDER"

SHAIK SHARFUDDIN HAZRAT BU ALI SHAH QALANDER"

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"LIFE HISTORY"

His name was Sheikh Sharf Uddin and Bu-Ali Shah the title. His father,
Sheikh Fakhar Uddin was a great scholar and saint of his time. The mother,
Bibi Hafiza Jamal, was the daughter of Maulana Syed Nemat Ullah Hamdani.
His father came from Iraq in the year 600 Hijri and settled down in Panipat.
His lineage with several links reached Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa.
He was born in 606 Hijri in Panipat.
He completed his studies at an early age and taught near the Qutub Minar in Delhi
for 20 years. He was counted among renowned scholars and top-ranking teachers
regarded him with respect.
Once during the studies he was lost in absorption and wonder. He got up and threw all the books into the river and trudged into the forest and busied in prayer and meditation there.
He undertook severe penance and meditation, stood in a state of absorption for several days in water till the fish ate away flesh form his calves. One day he was engaged in meditation, a voice he heard. It said, "Sharf Uddin, we granted you your prayer say, what do you want?" He said, "I need none save you. I will give away my life in love while standing at this place." The voice again descended, "Get out of water, you have to do much for us." He replied, "I will not emerge myself from the river of love. If you want it, then do it." Saying this he was lost again. He witnessed, in the state, that a saint appeared and lifted him out of the river and placed him on the bank.
Several chroniclers opine that the saint was Hazrat Ali himself. He taught him some divine secrets and disappeared. From that day he was regularly lost in spiritual wonderment. His heart was filled with heavenly light. From that day he was call Boo-Ali Shah. Still some chroniclers say that he did not pledge obedience to a holy man but was admitted directly into the fold by Hazrat Ali. Some link him to the Mahboob-e-Ilahi whereas others bind him to Hazrat Qutub Uddin Bakhtiyar Ka'aki and Sheikh Shabu Uddin Suharawardy.
He lived in Panipat till death and served the people form there. Hundreds drew spiritual or divine benefits from him. Besides, he undertook to regular teaching and propagation of Islam. Hundreds embraced Islam because of him. The Rajputs, who lived around, were the great beneficiaries. He left a deep impact on the royal dynasty of Delhi, and preached them of good conduct.One day a disciple of Shamsuddin Turk went to the city on an errand and saw Boo Ali Shah riding a lion and retold the episode to his teacher.
Shamsuddin Turk said to his disciple, "Go to the residence of Boo Ali Shah and if you see him riding the lion, tell him: "The lion should live in the jungle." The disciple obeyed, found Hazrat Boo Ali Shah in the condition and conveyed his teacher's message. He rose from his place immediately and went to Ghote.
Death- It is mentioned in 'Sair-Ul-Akhtab' that he died on 17, Ramazul Mubarak 724 Hijri at Budha Khera but lay to rest in Panipat instead.

"KHWAJA BANDANAWAZ GAYSU DARAAZ R.A."

"LIFE HISTORY"

He was the descendant of Hazrat Ali. His forefathers resided in Hirat. One of them came to Delhi and settled down here. Sheikh Muhammad was born here on 4, Rajab, 721 Hijri. His father Syed Yousuf-bin-Ali alias Syed Raja was a holy figure and devoted to Hazrat Nizam Uddin Aulia.

Sultan Muhammad-bin Tughlaq once transferred his capital to Daulatabad (Devgiri) and along with him went many scholars, theologians, and mystics. His parents also migrated to the place. He was four years at the time Malik-ul-Umar Syed Ibrahim Mustafa, his maternal uncle, was the governor of Daulatabad.

From the very beginning his father put him on the right track i.e. to learn and to study and gave him his early education. From his childhood he was inclined towards Religion and spent time in meditation and prayer. He was ten when his father died and his maternal grand father assumed the responsibility of his education and training and taught him initial books but he took lessons on "Misbah" and "Qadoori" from another teacher.

On the expiry of her father his mother grew angry with her brother, and returned to Delhi. He was fifteen at the time. He had heard a lot about Hazrat Nizam Uddin and Hazrat Nasir Uddin Roshan Chiragh Dehlavi from his father and maternal grand father and grew devoted to them. One day he went to say his prayer in the Jama-Majid of Sultan Qutub Uddin, there he saw Hazrat Sheikh Nasir Uddin Mahmud Chiragh Dehlavi and pledged Obedience to him on 16, Rajab.

Under the guidance of Hazrat Nasir Uddin Chiragh Dehlavi he engaged himself in prayers and meditation and so much enjoyed them that lie forbade studies and requested his teacher to allow him to do so. Hazrat Nasir Uddin strictly denied him permission and instructed him to study with attention Usool-e-Bizoori, Risals Shamsia, Kashaf, Misbah so he restarted the studies under the guidance of renowned teachers. Maulana Syed Sheriff Uddin Kaithli, Maulana Taj Uddin Muqaddam and Maulana Qazi Abdul Muqtadir and qualified for the degree at the age of nineteen.

One day he with other disciples lifted the palanquin bearing Hazrat Nasir Uddin. His long hair stuck into the foot of the palki and pained him severely but he did not disentangle them for love and respect to the teacher. When Hazrat Nasir Uddin learnt of the episode, he was overjoyed and recited the Persian couplet

Har ki murid Syed gaisoo daraaz shud
Vallah khilaf-e-nest ki Uoo ishq baaz shud.

(Meaning: "Syed Gaisoo-Draaz has pledged his obedience;
there is nothing wrong in it because he has deeply fallen in love)."

After this incidence he was entitled Gaisoo-Draaz.

He was a great scholar on material as well as spiritual subjects. He left many books. It is said, he was the first writer of a magazine on mysticism in Urdu. He wrote about 100 books on Persian and Arabic. Some of them are:

Tafseer (Commentary)-e-Qu'Orane-e-Majeed.
Multaqit.
Havashi Kashaf.
Shairah-e-Mashareq.
Shairah Fiqah-e-Akbar.
Shairah Adab-Ul-Murideen.
Shairah Ta-arruf.
Risala Sirat-Ul-Nabi.
Tarjuma Mashareq.
Ma-Arif.
Tarjuma Awarif.
Sharah Fasoosul Hukm.
Tarjuma Risala Qerya,
Hawa Asahi Quwwat-Ul-Qalb, etc. etc.

Stay at Gulbarga

Having lived for about 44 years in Delhi he went to Gulbarga. He was eighthly at that time. Firoz Shah Bahmani ruled over the Deccan during this period. He gave him much respect. For a long time he was engaged in religious discourses, sermons, and spiritual training of the people.

Death

This great scholar, mystic, and the wonderful, guide attained an age of 104 years, died on 16 Ziqa'ad 825 Hijri in Gulbarga and buried there. His tomb is a place of pilgrimage for all the people, high as well as low.

Quotes

If a Salik prays or meditates for fame, his is an atheist. If one prays or meditates out of fear, he is a cheat and a hypocrite. So long as a man disengages himself from all the worldly things, he would not step into the road of conduct. Divide the night into three periods: in the first period say Darud and recitation; in the second sleep and in the third call His name and meditate. The Salik should be careful in food it should be legitimate. The Salik should abstain from the company of the worldly people.

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"Hazrat Makhdoom Sabir Pak Kalyari ( R.A. )"

"LIFE HISTORY"

Birth

Chroniclers are not unanimous as to this place of birth. Some say he was born at Kahotwal whereas others believe it to be Harat however, his date of Birth is 19 Rabi-Ul-Anwal 592 Hijri.

Parentage

He was Syed from parents. His father was. Syed Abul Rahim, was the grand son of Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and mother, Jamila Khatun, the elder sister of Baba Farid?

Early Education

His studies started at home; learnt the Quran and some lessons on Arabic and Persian from his father. The mother took special care in his moral and spiritual up bringing. After initial studies at home, he repaired to the care of his maternal uncle. Baba Farid, at Pak pattan.

Higher Studies
According to the Gulzar-e-Sabri, he reached Pak pattan in 601 Hijri with his mother and Abu Qasim 'Gurgani' 'In a craven after having traveled an arduous journey of eleven days. He was nine at the time. There he learnt the Arabic and Persian to a certain higher standard, acquired expertise in Analysis and Parsing, and completed the six or seven-year syllabus in a short period of two years. His mother left him in the care of his brother and returned to Harat. She, however, said to her brother on the departure, "My son is extremely shy and quiet; would never say or demand anything. Take care of his food." Baba Farid promised.
Prayers and Meditation
He continuously prayed and his abolition was never disrupted. Continuous fasting made him weak and famished.
Obedience
Tazkaratul Aulia-Hind mentions that Baba Farid, his maternal uncle, admitted him to the Order and sought his pledge of obedience in 623 Hijri.
His Marriage
The story of his marriage is very interesting. After a long time his mother came from Harat and requested her brother to marry his daughter to her son. Baba Farid replied, "He has nothing to do with marriage. He is lost in meditation and awe- some ness." The sister said. "This is an excuse since he is an orphan, you decline the request." Baba Farid, upon this, married away his daughter, Khadija, to him. During the night when the bride entered the room, she found him lost in prayers. When finished, he asked who she was. She replied, "your wife!"
Hazrat Makhdoom said. "How can he accommodate two in my heart? I have already it to one." As he uttered the words a fire burned the bride to ashes.
At Kalyari
When attained the outer as well as spiritual knowledge his
Teachers, Baba Farid, led him out of his room one day and made him sit in an open place. Hazrat Nizam Uddin who was not bestowed upon the rank of the spiritual heir attended the ceremony. Baba Farid put a green turban on his head and taught him the secret ism-e-azam drawn in the Order by word of mouth, and asked him to select a place to serve Him as a center for the movement of the spread of Islam. He preferred Delhi. Baba further gave him role of the heir and wrote the letter of sainthood in his own hand and instructed him to show it Sheikh Jamal Uddin resident of Hansi and the bearer of Baba Farid's stamp. Accordingly Makhdoom Sabir presented himself to Sheikh Jamal Uddin. Both disagreed each other. As a result he was denied Delhi and so moved to Kalahari.
The theologians of Kalahari were unaware of his rank among the mystics and started opposing him and treated his followers badly. Once he along with his followers went to say the Junia prayer to the Jama Majid and sat in the front row. Thereafter came the theologians and told him to vacate the place, as it was not suitable for him. His followers refused to move away. The theologians turned violent. Hazrat Sabir raised his head and said that the saint was only entitled to sit there. They demanded proof of his being the saint. He replied the proof was there. They would all die and the city is ruined completely. Saying this he went out of the mosque. The building of the mosque not only collapsed and killed all under it but also a disease struck the city and destroyed it completely.
The Prayer and Meditation
He stayed on a mound near the ruins of the Kalahari and used to say that loneliness was better than habitation. He was taciturn by nature and engaged himself whole heartily in prayer and meditation. His awe some ness was such as no man could stand to it. He was absorbed beyond description. He stood holding the branch of a goolar tree for 12 years waiting for the revelation of godly presence. The body dried up became thin, and immovable. Only eyes worked until at last he realized the Supreme Being. Baba Farid's inner powers revealed to him Makhdoom Sabir's state so he sent one of his trusted disciples, Khawaja Shamsuddin Turk, to serve him in the wilderness. He directed him not to go before him but serve him form behind his back.
Khawaja Shams Uddin's Obedience
Khawaja Shamsuddin Turk was the most distinguished spiritual heir of Sabir Kalahari, served such an awesome man for 24 years and never left him. When grew knowledgeable of intrinsic learning and heart illuminated of Divinity, his teacher ordered him to enlist himself into the royal army and bring about reformation among the soldiers. "Whenever your wish is granted understand I am dead". Under the orders of the teacher Shamsuddin Turk joined the royal army. Once Sultan Ala-Uddin Khilji invaded Chittor but the fort could not be won. Continuous siege of Chittor annoyed the Sultan. He therefore approached Shams-Uddin Turk to pray to God for the victory. He prayed and the Sultan won it.
Death
The moment Hazrat Shamsuddin Turk's prayer was granted. Hazrat Makhdoom Sabir Kalahari left for his heavenly abode (on 13, Rabi-ul-Awwal 690 Hijri). His tomb stands at Kalahari in the district of Saharanpur. People, irrespective caste and creed, attend to pay their token of love and devotion.
Revelations and Miracles
It is said in the book 'Hadiqat-ul-Aulia' that Makhdoom Sabir Kalahari one Friday, went to the Jama Majid to say his Juma prayer and sat besides the Imam's prayer mat. When others came they said the place was for the Qazi and he must vacate it. He said," I am the Qutab and the Qutab is senior to the Qazi." People mocked at him and removed him from the place forcibly. When all stood to say the prayer and that he had none to occupy, he addressed the mosque, "0, mosque! All people prostrate, Why don't you?" With these words the mosque along with roof, and walls, collapsed and the people died under the debris.
Poetry
He was a good poet; wrote under poetic name 'Sabir'. In the state of extreme absorption he composed profound couplets on divine subjects which his disciple Shamsuddin Turk learnt by heart. Later, he edited the verses into a Persian works.
He spent a larger period of his life in awesome ness but the presence of Shamsuddin Turk mellowed him considerably. Later, he preached and attracted people towards Islam. His influence was not only confined to the territory of Kalahari but people from far and near approached him for guidance.
Quotes
1. Shairah is wonderful, draws one from presence to intimacy.
2. The beggar, who visits the rich, is hypocrite.
3. If desire greatness, be simple and truthful.
4. The guide should have the ability to correct the weakness of the seeker of truth.
5. Renunciation means to renounce the undesirable activities.
6. Illiterate and greedy mystic is Satan's clown

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