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LIFE HISTORY OF SABIR PAK (RA)

INTRODUCTION

Hazrat Makhdoom Alauddin Ali Ahmad Saabir Kalyari is one of the evergreen and brooming flowers of the garden of the

Chisthi Order. Hazrat Saabir Kalyari is the nephew, mureed (disciple), son in law and khalifa (successor) of Hazrat Baba

Fareeduddin Masood Ganje Shakar . Hazrat Saabir Paak , the spiritual guide (Roohani Peshwaa) of Hazrat

Shamsuddin Turk Paani Patti . Thus, from this radiant personality of Kalyar hails the Saabri Spiritual Order.

Subsequently the family of Hazrat Saabir Paak inherited the many spiritualistic, god fearing and knowledgable talents andqualities and qualities and qualities from their ancestors which link up to Hazrat Ghous Paak Sayyiduna Sheik Abdul Qadir

Jeelani . This also makes it evident that Hazrat Saabir Paak is a Sayed (member of the Prophet Muhammads

family). Maternally Hazrat Saabir Paak is the descendant of the second Khalifa of Islam, Ameerul Mo'mineen, Hazrat Umar

Al Farooq . Paternally he is he descendant of Hazrat Ali the fourth Khalifa of Islam.

His fathers name was Abdur Raheem who was well versed in Uloome Roohani (spiritual knowledge) and Uloome Shariah(knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence). His mothers name was Hajra who was famously known as Jameela Khatoon.

MATERNAL GENEALOGY OF HAZRAT SAABIR PAAK

Hazrat Umar Farooq

Hazrat Mohammad Baaqir

Hazrat Suleman Adham

Hazrat Ibrahim Adham

Hazrat Ishaaq Shah

Hazrat Abul Fatah

Hazrat Wa'izul Akbar

Hazrat Abdullah Wa'iz Asghar

Hazrat Masood Shah

Hazrat Khwaja Mahmood

Hazrat Khwaja Naseeruddin

Hazrat Ahmad Al ma'roof Kabuli

Hazrat Shabbudin Farkh Shah Kabuli

Hazrath Muhammad Yusuf

Hazrath Muhammad Shu'aib

Hazrath Shaik Sultan Ahmad

Hazrath Shaikh Jamaluddin (father of)Hajra al Maroof Jameela Khatoon (mother of)

Hazrat Makhdoom Alauddin Ali Ahmad Saabir

PATERNAL GENEALOGY OF HAZRAT SAABIR PAAK

Hazrat Ali

Hazrat Imam Hassan

Hazrat Imam Husain

Hazrath Sayed Hassan Masnaa

Hazrat Sayed Abdullah Makadh

Hazrat Sayed Moosa Jaun



Hazrat Sayed Mohammad Daud

Hazrat Mohammad Mauris

Hazrat Sayed Mohammad Yahyah Zahid

Hazrat Sayed Abdullah Alhambli

Hazrat Sayed Abu Saleh Moosa Alhambli

Hazrat Mu'hiyuddin Shaikh SAYED ABDUL QADIR JILANI

Hazrat Sayed Saifuddin Abdul Wahab

Hazrat Sayed Abdar-Rahim Abdus Salaam (father of )

Hazrat Makhdoom Alauddin Ali Ahmad Saabir

INCIDENTS BEFORE THE BIRTH OF HAZRAT SAABIR PAAK

It has been recorded in Kashful Guyuub on the night of 11 rajab 140 (Friday), Hazrat Imam Jaffar was reciting Darood

Shareef. During the night whilst in this state of recitation, suddenly a voice was heard advising Imam Jaffar , "This is not thetime to recite Darood Shareef but instead this is the time to see and witness the world of the unseen". Whilst in this spiritual moodImam Sahib says,"I was in such a stage where I could see the Angels, very quickly I entered a garden which was glittering with light flashes, and

Angels were engrossed in Tasbeeh and Tamheed (zikr) of the Supreme Creator Allah Subhaanahu Wa'Ta'Allah. There was the

presence of the "Arwah" (spirits) of the blessed ones of Allah. After which I met Hazrat Anas Bin Maalik who said to me tha

the beloved Nabi Muhammad is waiting for me. As I was going with Hazrat Anas Bin Maalik I saw in a tent made of

pearls in which a majestic throne was placed. In the presence of the cream of creation, Hazrat Muhammad I saw Sahabis

(companions of the beloved Prophet), Ahle Baith (members of the household of the Prophet) The beloved Nabi referred tothem and spoke, "Oh son, in a few days you will be in our midst, but what your vision has seen before and now must be recorded

and then you shall come". After saying this I was near the Prophet . In that short time two Ruh's (spirits) came towards the

throne, one Ruh was in the colour of diamond and the other Ruh was in the colour of a ruby. The Prophet placed the first Ruh

on his right lap and the other Ruh on the left after which the Prophet referred to his two grandsons, hazrat Imam

Hassan and Hazrat Imam Husain and said, "Oh the coolness of my eye when I confirmed your martydom at the timeJibraeel gave me this good news from your families will be born two Ruh's which will possess the beauty and power bestowed tothem by Allah Subhaanahu Wa'Ta'Allah. Those two are here in front of me. The Ruh on my right will appear first in this world

bearing the name Abdul Qadir Mohiyuddin and Islam will gain strength and power by the appearance of Abdul Qadir

Mohiyuddin . The Ruh which is on my left lap will appear later and will bear the name Ali Ahmad Saabir and will have

the status of Wilayath". After saying this the beloved Nabi descended from the throne and in that time Hazrat Imam Jaffar

awoke from his sleep".

Hazrat Sayyidunna Ghouse Azam states that a few days after his marriage Umul Mo'mineen Hazrat Fatima Zahra came in

his dream and said that in place of Hassan and Hussain , Allah has blessed me with you and Ali Ahmad

Saabir who will emerge from the house of Abdul Wahab Abdur Raheem . Prior to the birth of hazrat Saabir

Paak his mother witnessed a few strange happenings in the hujra (room) where Hazrat Saabir Paak's mother shouldreside. There was the presence of enlightened clouds which used to spread over her room. She used to see strange lightings inher room together with beautiful fragrances. She also witnessed a red light shining on various parts of her body example, naval,

upper back and right shoulder. Hazrat Saabir Paak was born on the 19th of Rabi-ul-Awwal 592 at the time of Tahajudd.

MIRACLES AFTER BIRTH

Hazrat Saabir Paak immediately after birth turned his head towards the Kaaba. When Mussama Basri Bint Haashim the

nurse, wanted to bath the baby, Ali Ahmad Saabir , her hands began to shiver and it ran through her entire body. When themother saw this she said to the nurse, "Maybe you are not in the state of wudu and don't you know that this is the offspring of the

family of Sayyiduna Ghousal Azam. " After performing wudu (ablution) the state of shiver stopped. The child was given a



birth. Even after Hazrat Saabir Paak's birth, red light s used to shine from the skies and fragrances adorned the housewhich eventually spread throughout the entire city.

After Zohar Salaah the Arwah (spirits) of Abdaal and Aqthaab visited the baby Ali Ahmad Saabir and these great Arwah

kissed the forehead of baby Ali Ahmad Saabir . During that time there was this very famous saint known as Hazrath

Muhammad Abul Qasim Gargaani . This saint took the message of glad tidings to the father of Ali Ahmad

Saabir . His father was overjoyed and overcome with happiness. He carried the baby Ali Ahmad Saabir in his lap,kissed his forehead and said, "This child will be a very saintly person from who the many masses will achieve blessings and

deliverance. He will be a spiritual guide with strange significance."

REASON FOR THE NAME ALI AHMAD SAABIR

When Hazrat Saabir Paak was still in his blessed mothers womb, his mother had the honour of the Ziyarat of the Beloved

Nabi . The Beloved Nabi said to his mother, "The child that you are going to conceive, must be named Ahmad". After a

few days the mother is honoured again with the ziyarat of Hazrat Ali who said to Hazrat Saabir Paak's mother, "Thechild must be named Ali". Subsequently after his birth he was named Ali Ahmad. He was also given the title of "Makhdoom" and"Saabir".

REASON FOR THE TITLES MAKHDOOM AND SAABIR It is recorded in Seerul Aqthaab on page 178, that the title of Makhdoom was from Allah Subhaanahu Wa Taala. The title of Saabi

was from his Pir-o-Murshid Hazrat Baba Fareed Ganje Shakar . The title of Saabir was earned when Hazrat Saabir

Paak was brought by his mother from his place of birth, Heraat to her brother Hazrat Baba Fareed Ganje Shakarwhilst under the spititual supervision of his great uncle.

He was given the responsibility of distributing the langar(food). After twelve years when Hazrat Saabir Paak's motherreturned, she found her son thin and weak. She immediately complained to her brother, "You have not given my child good food to

eat". Hazrat Baba Fareed was very astonished by this complaint and said, "In your presence I gave him the responsibility othe langar and upto this very moment he distributes the langar, therefore he should not have a problem with regards to food. Onsecond thought if you have a doubt call your son in my presence and clarify it with him so that you may find comfort and peace".

Hazrat Baba Fareed Ganje Shakar asked his nephew about the langar. Hazrat Saabir Paak replied, "I was only

given the responsibility of distributing the langar and not to eat". When Hazrat Baba Fareed heard this, he was overcomewith amazement and happiness for this is the reason that

Allah Subhaanahu Wa Taala has enriched his nephew with the wealth of Sabr (patience) because he lived without meals for twelve

years. Hazrat Baba Fareed kissed his forehead and said, "This is Alauddin Ali Ahmad Saabir". From that day forth he

became famous with the name Saabir. Simultaneously Hazrat Saabir Paak was also known as Alauddin. He earned thistitle when he was a little baby by a very pious saint who had come to see the miraculous baby. The great saint carried the babyand said to his mother, "Your son will be known as Alauddin".

EARLY LIFE

From childhood Hazrat Saabir Paak displayed patience of the highest order. His mother was astonished and amazed at

this because, until he was one year old he drank milk one day and the next day he did not drink milk. Hazrat Saabir Paakkept fast on the day that he did nor drink milk. When he was one year old he used to drink milk every third day in return he used tofast for two days. When he was two years old he stopped drinking milk. At three years old he used to eat chana (whole gram) and

wheat bread very lightly. At the age of four he began talking and the very first words that he uttered was "LA MAUJOODAILLALLAH". When he turned six years of age he restricted his eating limits by eating on the fourth and fifth day. He used to eatsimple dry bread on these respective days. The major parts of the night was spent in Ibadat (worship). At the age of seven hebegan reading Tahajjud salaah regularly. He was always engrossed in Ibadat.

MIRACLES AT CHILDHOOD

As reported by hazrat Saabir Paak's father, that this strange incident occurred in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Hazrat

Saabir Paak's father was in deep concentration and meditation (muraqba). After muraqba when he opened his eyes hesaw a snake in two pieces, one piece fell where Hazrat and his father were seated and the other piece fell on the



floor. Immediately Hazrat Abdar Rahim awoke his wife, Hazrat Saabir Paak's mother and showed her the snake in

two pieces. When she saw this she reported that whilst in her sleep she had a dream in which Hazrat Saabir Paak madethis firm statement, "As from today no person from my family will be bitten by a snake. I have killed the king of the snakes uponwhich all the snakes of the world have promised not to bite any member of my family".

It is also recorded by Hazrath Hajra who was commonly known as Jameela Khatoon, Hazrath Saabir Paak's mother thatone day Hazrath was very hungry and due to the pangs of hunger he asked his mother for food. Unfortunately there was nothingat home with which a meal could be prepared. In order to comfort and please her son, she placed a pot of water on thefireplace. When Hazrat Asked for the food, she would say the food is nor ready. Subsequently the entire day was spent in this

manner. After Maghrib Salaah Hazrath said to his mother that, " If the food is still not cooked, give it to me uncooked". Aftersaying this he personally went to the fireplace lifted the lid of the pot and said to his mother, "The rice is cooked". When the motheheard this she was shocked and astonished because she had placed an empty pot on the fireplace. Together the father, motherand son enjoyed the rice which was full of taste and aroma.

HAZRATH SAABIR PAAK'S FATHER' DEATH

On the 17th

Rabi-ul-Awwal 597A.H. Hazrath Abdur Rahman passed away. At that time Hazrath was only five years old.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Hazrath Saabir Paak's early education and training was administered and conducted by his blessed father Hazrath

Abdar Rahim . After the demise of his father, his mother took a keen interest in his education and in order to complete his

education he was sent to Ajodhan to his esteemed and great uncle, Hazrat Baba Fareed Ganje Shakar .

After a period of time, Hazrath Saabir Paak aquired the mastery in :1. Arabic2. Persian (Farsee)3. Quranic Commentary (Tafseer)4. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)5. Logic (Mantiq)6. Spiritual Training (Uloome Irfaani)For the purpose of seeking knowledge on the 25

thShabaan 601A.H, together with his mother Hazrath reached Ajodhan. When

Hazrat Baba Fareed Ganje Shakar set his eye on the young Saabir he was overwhelmed with joy. He thanked his sister forbringing such a "DIVINE JEWEL" and promised that he will take care of all his educational and spiritual training, "I was waiting forhim from a very long period of time because this youngster will be a rare personality from the categories of the Auliya (friends of

Allah)". These were the words uttered by Baba Sahib to his sister.His mother added, "Please accept my son as your servant and do not starve my son", knowing better of the qualities of Hazrat

Saabir Paak yet he called Hazrat Saabir Paak and in the presence of his mother gave him the responsibility of the

langar. Hazrath saabir Paak resumed his duty at the langar khana on the 26 Shawwal 603 A.H. The langar used to bedistributed by him after performing salaatul Ishraaq (mid morning prayer) and also after salaatul Maghrib. This duty was carried ouby him for a period of twelve years. He fed the people but not himself.

THE DISCLOSURE OF A SECRET

One day it was noticed by Hazrath Baba Saheb spiritually that his nephew was weeping in his room (hujra). As usual when

Hazrath Sabir Paak came out of his room to carry out his duty of distributing the langar, Hazrath Baba Saheb went

up to him and enquired the cause of his weeping. Hazrat Saabir Paak replied, "Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta"aala has

separated me from the path of sulook (common path of sufi dervishes) and Allah has also separated me from materialistic andwordly life. From amongst the servants of Allah on the WaliAllah (friends of Allah) and the Rijalul Ghaib (unseen souls) will cometo me and no human beings will come to me or near me. Owing to the the divine power of Jazb (intense devotional feelings) I willnot be able to conduct the common duties in Sulook hence the powers of the Jazb have already taken control of me".

HAZRATH SAABIR PAAK'S STATE OF "JALAAL"

No person had the courage of coming close to Hazrath Saabir Paak . This was due to his condition of "Jalaal" (majestic

powers). On the 27th

Muharram 610A.H., Naeemuddin the son of Hazrath Baba Saheb who was 3 years old,



peeped through the keyhole of Hazrat Saabir Paak hujra (room). Hazrath took a dislike to this and immediately the childvommitted blood and passed away.

In another incident Fareed Baksh who was a year old and also a son of Hazrath Baba Saheb , urinated in front of the

room of Hazrat Saabir Paak and the child was stung by a scorpion and due to excessive bleeding in a matter of an hour hepassed away.

Subsequently on the 12th

Safar 610A.H., Azizuddeen aged 20 another son of Hazrat Baba Saheb distributed thelangar although he was warned by the cook (bhandari) Abul Qasim that the distribution of langar is the responsibility of hazrat

Saabir Paak and without his permission not to distribute the langar. Azzizuddeen did not pay take heed to the cook's

warning and he distributed the langar. After distributing the langar Azizuddeen went happily to inform his mother of whathad happened.

His mother was horrified and shaken to hear this and told her son that, that duty was appointed to Hazrath Sabir Paak and

to do his job was extremely dangerous. At the appointed time Hazrat Saabir Paak came from his room to distribute thelangar. He asked the cook to bring out the food to be distributed. Abul Qasim Bhandari (cook) exclaimed with great humility andrespect the today, the langar was distributed by Azizuddeen. Hazrath asked if there was any food left to be distributed and thecook said there was nothing.

When Hazrath Saabir Paak heard this he became enraged with anger and said, "If no langar is left, then how is it thatAzizuddeen is still living". The moment these words were uttered Azizuddeen who was talking to his mother, passed awayinstantly.Whilst Hazrath's mother stayed in Ajodhan, she decided to get him married. In this event, Hazrath's mother went to hazrath Baba

Saheb in order to ask for his daughter Khadija Bugum alias Shareefa, for her hand in marriage to Hazrat Saabir

Paak . Hazrath Baba Saheb explained to his sister that Hazrath Saabir Paak is at all t imes engrossed in deepmeditation and pays no heed to worldly activities nor does he have the urge for conjugal duties.

Hazrat's mother refused to understand in spite of the persistant warning and explaination by Hazrath Baba Saheb . On the

contrary she complained that because she was a poor widow and her son an orphan, therefore Hazrath Baba Saheb was

refusing her proposal. Subsequently without much argument Hazrath Baba Saheb agreed to the proposal. On the 21st

Shawwal 613A.H. the nikah (marriage ceremony) of Hazrat Saabir Paak was solemnized.Hazrath's mother lit up his hujra and seated the newly wed bride in the hujra (room). After Ibadat and meditation Hazrath went tohis hujra to see it lit up and a lady seated in his room. He then asked, "Who are you ?" The bride replied, "I am your wife". WhenHazrat heard this he replied, "I have already given place for the love of one and absolutely do not have place for any other love inmy heart". On finishing this statement, a furious flame rose from the floor of the room and reduced the bride to a heap of

ashes. His mother rushed into the room to see what had transpired, there she also witnessed the bride turned into ashes.

MOTHER'S DEATH

After returning from Heraat (Hazrat Saabir Paak's birth place) to Ajodhan to visit her son, Hazrat Hajra (Jameela Khatoon)passed away on the 2

ndMuharram 614A.H. After his mother's death he handed over the responsibility of distributing the langar to

Abul Qasim Bhandaari (cook). He satyed in his room (hujra) for a period of nine years.

BAI'ATH(discipleship) AND KHILAFATH (successorship)

Hazrat Saabir Paak did not set foot out of his room as stated earlier for a period of nine years. Whilst Hazrat Saabir Paak

was deeply engrossed in meditationin his room, on the 17th

of Muharra 663A.H, Hazrat Baba Saheb went in his room andrecited the Kalima Thayibba in his ear. On hearing the the recitation of the Kalima Thayibba he came to his normal self from the

state of meditation. Hazrath Baba Saheb brought him out of the room in an open space and in front of a holy gathering,

Hazrath Baba Saheb publicly bestowed to him bai'ath and khilafath of the Chisthia Spiritual Order. Hazrat Saabir

Paak then developed a habit of being in the state of meditation in the night and during the day. He used to be in the

honourable and spiritual company of his Pir-o-Murshid, Hazrat Baba Fareeduddin Ganje Shakar .

THE GIFT OF THE SEAL OF HAAZA WALIALLAH



On the 24th

Ramadaan 650A.H Hazrath Baba Sahib sees in his vision that the spiritual guide Hazarath Kwaja Qutbuddeen

Bakhthiyar Paak had come to him and asked Hazrath Baba Sahib to bring along Hazrath Saabir Paak withthem after which they ascended through all the heavenly states and were in the presence of the beloved Nabi Hazrath

Muhammed . Hazrath Baba Sahib was instructed to call Hazrath Saabir Paak closer to the throne of the

beloved Nabi subsequently the beloved Nabi put his Mubarak hands on his upper back and said"HAAZA WALI-ALLAH (he is a friend of allah)."

When Hazrath Baba Sahib returned to state of normality. He was astonishedto see that the room (Hujra) was opened andthe Hujra was spreaded with spiritual light and the Auliya and Rijal Ul Ghaib (unseen beings) had their hands on the upper back of

Hazrath Saabir and chanting in a loud voice "HAAZ WALI ALLAH (he is a friend of allah)".On the 14 Zil Hajj 650A.H. He was honoured with khilafath by being capped with a green turban and garments (khirqa) of thespiritual order.

DISCIPLESHIP AND SUCCESSORSHIP GENEALOGY OF HAZRATH MAKHDOOM ALA'UDDIN ALI AHMAD SAABIR

Hazrath Muhammad Mustafa, Ahmade Mujtaba

Hazrath Ali Al-Murthaza

Hazrath Hassan Basri

Hazrath Kwaja Abd'Al-Waahid

Hazrath Fuzail Bin Ayaaz

Hazrath Sultaan Ibrahim Bin Adham Balkhi

Hazrath Abu Huzaifa Mir Ashi

Hazrath Aminuddeen Hubaira Basri

Hazrath Khwaja Mam Shaad Uloowe Dinwar

Hazrath Khwaja Abu Is'haaq Shaami Hasani

Hazrath Khwaja Abu Yusuf Hasani

Hazrath Khwaja Qutbuddeen Maududi

Hazrath Haji Shareef Zindani

Hazrath Khwaja Usman Hirwani

Hazrath Khwaja Khwajgaan Moeenuddeen Chisthi

Harath Khwaja Qutbuddeen Bakhthiyaar Kaaki

Hazrath Baba Fareeduddeen Mas'ood Ganje Shakar

Hazrath Makhdoom Ala'uddeen Ali Ahmad Saabir

APPOINTMENT TO KALYAR

By the order of his spiritual guide, Hazrath Baba Sahib Hazrath left for Kalyar in the accompaniment of Aleemullah

Abdal , dated 15 Zil Haj 650A.H. After 16 days of journey they reached Kalyar and resided in the house of a lady namedGulzari. Kalyar was a very big city with a high population and there were Ulama and Mashaikh in great numbers.After setting his mubarak foot in Kalyar, he lectured to a crowd of two thousand people in the Jamia Masjid after salaatulasr. Shaikh Bahauddin and Shaikh Jamaluddin were most impressed with Hazrath's words were most impressed with Hazrat'swords of wisdom that they began inviting and reminding the people of Kalyar, of the great opportunity of having a personality in the

name of Hazrat Saabir Paak. They also urged the people to become mureeds (disciples) of Hazrath Saabir

Paak . The next morning after salaatul fajr Hazrat spoke to the people but they refused to accept him as their leader andguide and they said that their leader and guide was the ruler of the city named Qazi Tabarak.When Qazi Tabarak heard of Hazraths presence in Kalyar he became worried of loosing his power and authority over thepeople. He planned to distract the chief of Kalyar named Qiyammuddin Zamwan and went up to the chief and complained about

Hazrath Saabir Paak by saying, "A person has come to Kalyar who claims to be a very pious and holy man and call himself



the man odf the people. After prayers he lectures to the people and due to the presence the namaazi's are being disturbed. I thinkwe should ask him to leave he city".

HAZRAT SAABIR PAAK MEETS THE CHIEF OF KALYAR

On a Friday Hazrath met Qiyaammudin Zamwan in the Jamia Masjid of Kalyar. In order to test Hazrath Saabir Paak, heasked, "If you claim to be spiritual personality then give a hint of what happened to my goat which is missing for about threemonths from now. If I am satisfied whith your answer, I will then be one of you followers. Hence I will accept you as our

leader". Hazrath Saabir Paak immediately understood that the chief wanted to test his spiritual influence and power. Hecomplied to the question by raising his gaze towards the sky and declared that those who have eaten the flesh of the goat mustcome forward.

Subsequently 27 people came in direct confrontation of Hazrath Saabir Paak . When they were asked about the goat, allrefused in one voice about having nothing to do with the flesh or goat of Qiyaamuddin Zamwan. He then asked the chief to call hisgoat by its name and he called by the name Hareefa. The goat responded to its master's call from the stomachs of the twentyseven people and he declared, "I am here divided in the stomachs of each of these persons. The goat went on further andexplained that they all had killed me at the middle of the night near the sadrak well and had thrown my hide and bones tied to astone into the well after roasting and eating my flesh".With no point to argue the chief said, "Verily you are our guide and imam". When Tabrak saw that the chief was overwhelmed and

taken aback by the miraculous demonstration of Hazrath Saabir Paak , he got close to the chief and said, "Be careful this isthe work of a magician". Again the chief got entangled in the words of Tabrak and he also stated these are the effects of

magic. Hazrath Saabir then replied thankAllah Subhanahu Wa Ta'aala, this faqeer is also able to fulfill the sunnah of the

beloved Nabi . I am also called a magician in the manner the kuffar of Makkah had called the Prophet when he preached the

oneness of Allah to them. After saying this Hazrath Sabir Paak left the mosque and went to the house where he wasresiding. (The house of Gulzaari)

REPORT TO HAZRATH BABA SAHEB

Hazrath Saabir Paak wrote two letters in which he gave his Pir-o-Murshid a comprehensive report of the conditions and

happenings of Kalyar. He also informed Hazrath Baba Saheb of the conspiracies of Qazi Tabrak and of how he, Tabrakand the chief of Kalyar, Qiyaamuddin are against him. These two letters were sent with Aleemullah Abdaal to Hazrath Baba

Saheb .

HAZRATH BABA SAHEB'S REPLY On receiving Hazrath Saabir Paak's report, Hazrath Baba Saheb wrote a collective fatwa with references from Quranand Hadith. He then advised Aleemullah Abdaal to hand it to Qazi Tabrak.

QAZI INSULTS THE FATWA VERDICT

Aleemullah Abdaal as ordered by Hazrath Baba Saheb handed the fatwa to Tabrak. After reading the contents of the fatwahe tore it.

HAZRATH SAABIR PAAK'S SECOND LETTER TO HAZRATH BABA SAHEB

When Hazrath Saabir Paak saw the condition of the second letter by his Pir-o-Murshid to Qazi Tabrak he became veryangry. He sent another letter together with the torn fatwa with Aleemullah Abdaal to be handed to his Murshid. When Hazrath

Baba Saheb received the letter together with the torn fatwa, he then decided to write a letter directly to the chief of Kalyar

In his letter to the chief of Kalyar, Hazrath Baba Saheb elaborated on a few points about his disciple. He wrote and

introduced Hazrath Saabir Paak from a very spiritual point of view. Firstly he belonged to the family of Hazrath Ghouse

Azam . He stressed that, "My Saabir was a true devotee of God". Secondly, he asked both Qazi Tabrak and QiyaamuddinZamwan to forget about the misrepresentation that his disciple was a magician. Thirdly, he warned the chief about his assistant

Qazi Tabrak that he should treat Hazrath Saabir Paak with more dignity and respect.If Qazi Tabrak disobeys Hazrath Saabir Paak then in sequence he is disobeying Allah and his Messenger. Hazrath Baba

Saheb quoted this ayat of the Holy Quran, "Obedience to the Prophet is obedience to Allah". Hazrath Baba Saheb



repeatedly warned the chief that the punishment for such disobedience is terrible. Now to obey or not to obey was theirresponsibility.

THE CHIEF'S DISOBEDIENCE At first when the chief read the letter he was very impressed but very quickly he came under the evil spell of Tabrak. He wrote

back to Hazrath Baba Saheb saying to him, "We do not fear for any threats". He to like his companion tore Hazrath Baba

Saheb's letter and handed it to Aleemulah Abdaal . Aleemullah Abdaal took the torn letter and gave it to

Hazrath Saabir Paak . He handled the matter with utmost patience and wrote back to his Pir-o-Murshid, the letter is asfollows"As Salaamu Alaikum. My heart begins to tear apart when I see your glorious writing torn. This makes me go through a lot ofsuffering, pain and agony. In this place I do not even get a place to offer my Jummah Salaah in the Jamia Masjid. You definitelyknow my situation. Please get me out of this agonizing situation. Whatever instructions you convey to me, I will definitelyobey.

Khaadime Khaadimaa(servant of servants)

Faqeer Ala'uddin"

HAZRAT BABA SAHEB'S REPLY

After receiving the painful letter from his beloved, Hazrath Baba Saheb writes,"In your hands lies the dominion of power over the city so do as you please. By the grace of Allah nobody will challenge

you. Kalyar is your goat, you can either drink its milk or eat its flesh".

DIVINE WRATH

When Hazrath Saabir Paak studied his Pir-o-Murshid's letter, he lifted his gaze towards the sky and then towards theearth. He recited a few verses and blew towards the earth and sky. Suddenly there was an earth tremor. This tremor got strongerafter an hour. When the earth rocked the third time, it sent a wave of panic and fear to the people of Kalyar. At that time the chiefof Kalyar asked Qazi Tabrak the reason for the three tremors. The chief felt that it was maybe due to the anger of Hazrat Saabir

Paak . He was prepared to meet Hazrath Saabir Paak but again he was stopped by Tabrak.The shrewd Tabrak instead suggested that they should go to the famous magician of the city who was a lady named Chugla

Nusrath. After their meeting with Chugla Nusrath, they were informed by here that the tremors were the effects of magic. In orderto satisfy the curiosity of the chief of Kalyar, she banged the earth whilst under a spell eleven times and the earth where they wereseated moved.

DESTRUCTION OF KALYAR

On Friday the 16th

of Muharram 651A.H., Hazrath Saabir Paak went to the Jamia mosque for Jumaah Salaah. He sat in the

first saff (row). Later the chief of Kalyar, Zamwan and Tabrak arrived. When they saw Hazrath Saabir Paak seated in thefirst row, they hurled out bad remarks to Hazrath and his friends and they moved him from the first row. Hazrath came out of themasjid and sat for awhile, then he looked at the masjid and said, "You have left this people in peace". Opon uttering these wordsthe roof of the mosque gave way and collapsed on the people in the mosque. It is also said that the people in the mosque were in

the ruku position of salaah and Hazrath Saabir Paak ordered the mosque to make sajda.And accordingly the mosque collapsed and the people got trampled to death. Accidently Gulzari Begum's son Bahauddin was also

amongst the people who were victims of Hazrath Saabir Paak's wrath (jalaal). She came to Hazrath and pleaded for the

safety of her son. Hazrath Saabir Paak told her that her son was buried under the slab of the stairs and he ordered

Aleemulah Abdaal to go and pull out the woman' son and Bahauddin was taken out safe and sound. Hazrath Saabir Paak

had mercy and affection for both mother and son because they were his host and his devotees. He asked them leave thecity and go to a place which is beyond 12 kos from Kalyar.Note : 1 kos =2 miles

12 kos = 24 milesHe asked her to take relatives and friend along with her because a greater tragedy was yet to befall the city and people of

Kalyar. Subsequently Hazrath Saabir left Gulzar's house and went towards the jungle. He stood leaning with his left handon a Gular (wild fig) tree. He again looked towards the sky and pointed his forefinger of the right hand towards the sky, he thencast his gaze to the earth which immediately flared up in flames and engulfed the city of Kalyar and surrounding areas within aradius of 12 kos (24 miles). The only places the fire did not attack were; Gulzari's house, graves and tombs of matyrs and the spot



where Hazrath Saabir Paak was standing, which was about 60 to 70 square yards. When the news of the destruction ofKalyar reached Hazrath Baba Saheb he said,"Our Saabir does not rule like a saint, he rules like a god"

THE ARRIVAL OF HAZRATH SHAMSUDDIN TURK PAANI PATTI

On the 13th

of Zil Haj 658 AH, Hazrath Shamsuddin Turk Pani Patti arrived at the court of Hazrath Baba Sahib inAjodhan, in order to become a disciple. After the initiation of bai'th (pledge of discipleship), he was told by Hazrath Baba

Saheb that he will receive all the bounties of Uloome Irfaani (spiritual knowledge from another murshid).

At that time Hazrath Baba Saheb had learnt of Hazrath Saabir Paak being in the state of "Isthighraaq" (engrossed inibadat) whilst holding the branch of the goolaar tree (wild fig tree) in a standing position for the period of twelve years. On hearing

this news Hazrath Baba Saheb announced, "Is there person who can make my Saabir sit". Hazrath Shamsuddin Turk Pani

Patti responded to Hazrath Baba Saheb's call and left for Kalyar.

When he reached Kalyar he saw Hazrath Saabir Paak branch of the fig tree with his left hand and his right palm folded in

the form of a fist whilst his gaze was towards the sky, standing in deep meditation. Hazrath Paani Patti did not have the

courage to go near Hazrath Saabir Paak . Through the meditation of Aleemullah Abdaal it was learnt from

Jamaluddin Abdaal that Hazrath Paani Paati will reach Hazrath Saabir Paak in twenty three days.

Subsequently after twenty three days, Hazrath Saabir Paak regained consciousness and spoke out, "Are you sent here by

Hazrath Baba Saheb ?" and Hazrath Paani Patti replied. "Your honour knows everything better than this humble

soul". Then Hazrath Saabir Paak exclaimed, "The sun of Allah is in the sky and this faqeer's son is on the

earth". Hence Hazrath Paani Patti earned the title of "Shamsul Ard" (sun of the earth). Hazrath Saabir Paakordered him to recite the Quran.

Note: Hazrath Paani Patti was a Hafiz ul Quran. Hazrath Paani Patti recited the Holy Quran whilst standing. He

recited the beautiful beautiful verses of the Holy Quran for quite a lengthy period and stopped. Hazrath Saabir Paak was

enjoying the recitation and when Hazrath Paani Patti stopped, he enquired as to why he stopped. Hazrath Paani

Patti answered by saying to Hazrath Saabir Paak that he was finding it difficult to stand and recite the gloriousQuran.

He was granted permission to sit and recite, but Hazrath Paani Patti explained that, "It will be disrespectful and unethical forme to sit whilst your honour is standing". Hazrath agreed to sit and listen to the recitation of the Holy Quran. After the recitation of

the Quran was complete Hazrath Paani Paati complained of hunger. He was ordered to pluck wild fig, boil and eat it. He

complied to the order, but in return Hazrath Paani Paati said to Hazrath Saabir Paak that it will be disrespectful again

if I eat and your honour does not eat. Hazrath ate a few boiled wild fig together with Hazrath Paani Paati .

GIFTS BESTOWED TO HAZRATH SHAMSUDDIN PAANI PATTI

Once again, Hazrath Paani Patti was initiated as a disciple of Hazrath Saabir Paak together with khilafath,

(successorship). He was honoured by having Hazrath Saabir Paak tie the turban on his head. Subsequently he was

assigned to Hazrath Paani Patti for spiritual duties.

HAZRATH SAABIR PAAK'S PROPHECY OF DEATH Hazrath ordered his disciple to go to a place called Amber and assist Allauddin Khilji to conquer a fort, which Hazrath assured

Hazrath Paani Patti that without his assistance this mission will not be accomplished by Allauddin Khilji. Hazrath Paani

Paati was also told that, "The day of the fall of the fort will also be the day of my leaving this world. This would be on the13

thof Rabiul Awwal 690 ah.

Very emotionally, Hazrath Paani Patti inquired about funeral arrangements, upon which Hazrath Saabir Paakinstructed him that he will perform all the rites and everything would be done automatically by the grace of divine power attended

by Angels and Holy Souls. Hazrath Paani Patti was strictly ordered not to touch the body during ghusl (bath) and not to



open his eyes whilst the process of ghusl is being carried out. He was also told that everything of the funeral rites would occurautomatically as he would think in his mind.

On the day of the fall of the fort, he immediately understood and remembered the words of Hazrath Saabir Paak that. "Theday of the fall of the fort". Hazrath will leave this world. Subsequently he left immediately for Kalyar and carried out all orders

given to him by his Pir-o-Murshid. As the time of Janazah Salaah neared, Hazrath Paani Patti saw nobody around, but froma distance away he saw a rider on horseback with a veil over his face coming towards him.

This person on horseback came and performed the Janazah Salaah. Hazrath Paani Patti noticed that whilst completing theJanazah salaah with salaam, there was a presence of Walis, Rijalul Ghaib and Abdaal who attended the janazah salaah. After the

funeral Hazrath Paani Patti went to the veiled horseman and said. "Sir may I have the pleasure of knowing your name andidentity since you have conducted the janazah salaah of my pir-o-murshid".

The horseman pulled off his veil and Hazrath Paani Patti was shocke to see that the horseman was Hazrat Ali Ahmad

Saabir Kalyari in person. Hazrath Saabir Paak then said,"Shamsuddin, the janazah salaah of the Faqeer is conducted by the Faqeer himself"

SUCCESSOR

The Sabiri (spiritual order) was headed under the auspicious leadership of Hazrath Shamsuddin Turk Paani Patti , whichspread to many parts of the world. ALHAMDULLILAH !



SUFI’ISM:OBEDIENCE AND ABSOLUTE FAITH IN ONE'S MURSHID

Absolute obedience and complete faith in the murshid is the foundation upon which the success on the spiritual is built. One shouldat all times remain obedient to every command of the murshid because whatever the murshid commands, it is for the spiritualbenefit of the mureed.

Hazrat Nizamuddeen Aulia states, "Whatever the Shaykh commands his disciple to do, he must do it". We have heard ofinstances where the murshid commands something that seems unlawful and the disciple hesitates not knowing whether to do it ornot." Explaining this dilemma he further states, "In every instance the murshid must be conversant with the laws of Sharia, Tariqat

and Haqiqat. Since the Shaykh is fully aware, even if he commands something on which there exists a difference of legal opinion,that according to some it is lawful and to others it is not. The mureed must do what the Shaykh has commanded. Since the murshidmust have reached his decision on sound judgment, even though there may be disagreements about what is the correct action, themureed must carry out the command of his murshid".

With regards to a mureed's firmness in faith in the murshid, Hazrat Nizamuddeen Aulia says, "That once Hazrat Baba Farid

summoned Hazrat Badruddeen Ishaq who was at that time engaged in prayers (namaaz). In the midst of his prayers

he replied in a loud voice, "Here I am". He further goes on to say that once the Holy Prophet was eating food when hesummoned for one of his companions who at that time was engaged in prayer.

When he delayed in coming the Holy Prophet asked, "Why did you not respond quickly?". He replied, "I was in prayer". The

Holy Prophet then said, "When the Prophet of Allah calls you, you should answer immediately". After this Kwaja

Nizammuddeen stated on his blessed lips, "The command of the murshid is like the command of the Prophet". From this

one can gauge that by being disobedient to the murshid is in actual fact being disobedient to Allah and his Beloved Rasool .

If a mureed is sincere, Allah's mercy does not deprive him of spiritual perfection even though the murshid may be imperfect. It issaid that there have been many imperfect murshids who due to the sincerity of the mureeds become perfect. Hazrat Sayyid Abul

Husain Ahmad-e-Noori Qadri Barkaati who is the pirbhai and teacher of A'la Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan and

who is the murshid of Hazrat Mufti Azam Hind Shah Mustafa Raza Khan states in his famous treatise on tasawwuf SirajulAwarif that there was a man who searched constantly for a perfect murshid but he could not find one. One day due to frustration hedeclared, "By Allah! I will become the mureed of that person who comes to my house tonight". He sat up the entire night waiting forhis murshid.

That night a thief entered his house to steal. He was overjoyed and regarded the thief to be sent by Allah because of his dua. As

the thief entered his house to steal he grabbed hold of his hand and cried, "O murshid make me your mureed". The thief was takenby surprise. He saw the man and became terrified. To get out of this difficult situation the thief mumbled some words and said, "Ihave made you my mureed". The man then said, "Give me some instructions so that I may devote myself to them". The thief whowas ignorant about Tasawwuf but just to get out of the difficult situation said to the man, "Cut yourself off from your family and gointo the jungles. There you should engage in the zikr of Allahu Allahu". The man immediately complied with the instruction and thethief was set free. Since the so called murshid was imperfect, the mureed could therefore not attain his goal. Allah ordered HazratKhizr (Alayhi Salaat tu Wasalaam) to rectify the thief and lead him to spiritual perfection who in turn can lead the sincere mureedtowards Allah. The thief remained under the guidance of Hazrat Khizr (Alayhi Salaat tu Wasalaam) and no more remained a thiefbut became a Wali of Allah. He upon becoming perfect approached the mureed in the jungle and led him to the proximity of Allah.

Khwaja Nizammudden Aulia states that once a person presented himself to Khwaja Ajall Shirazi and became his

mureed. The new mureed expected Khwaja Ajall Shirazi to instruct him on various invocations and prayers to observe butinstead the murshid told him, "Whatever you do not find agreeable for yourself, do not wish it to happen to others. Wish for others

what you wish for yourself". The man left and after a while presented himself in front of Khwaja Ajall Shirazi and said to hismurshid, "On such and such a day I waited for you, hoping you may give me some prayer or invocation to recite but you told menothing. Today I am also expectant". The murshid replied, "What were your instructions?" The mureed became silent and did notanswer. The Kwaja smiled and said, "On that day I told you that whatever was not pleasing to you, was not pleasing to others andwish for others what you wish for yourself. You did not remember this first command. Since you have not learnt the first lesson,how can I give you another?"

At times, doubts arise in the minds of mureeds, as to whether they will progress spiritually if their murshid is not a perfect (kamil)guide. One must understand that if one's murshid is not perfect, surely his master is perfect, and the masters in the chain (Silsila)are perfect, and therefore they will guide him, as long as one remains sincere to his murshid. One day, Hafiz Nematullah Multani

was busy massaging the head of Hazrat Sultan Goolam Bahu , when a thought crossed his mind. He thought that thosewho become mureed receive guidance outwardly, but he wondered what will be their spiritual state – Did they progress spiritually



or not? Immediately Shaikh Goolam Bahu answered his thoughts and said, "O Nematullah, whoever puts his hand in my

hand, I straight away put his hands into the hands of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani . Outwardly, it is only our name, butspiritually we hand them over to the spiritual King.

Necessity of a Spiritual Guide Naeem Khan Sabiree

One may ask, what is the need to take an oath of allegiance and join a Sufi Order and the company of the pious when one is bornand brought up as a Muslim following the Quran and the teachings of Sayiduna Rasullallah (SAW) which is a guide to mankind andwhatever the murshid will teach is from the Quran and Sunna?

One must realize that it is very difficult for one on his own to understand the commands of the Quran therefore the commonfolk willconsult with the Ulema regarding these issues. The Ulema would have not understood anything if the Mujtahid Imams of Islam(Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Sha'fee, Imam Hambal, Imam Malik (Radi Allahu Anhu) had not clarified aspects of the Sunnah and Fiqh.The Mujtahid Imams received guidance from a chain of teachers linking them to the Sahaba who in turn received guidance directlyfrom Sayiduna Rasullallah (SAW). From this, one can deduce that the teaching of the Quran and Sunna has reached us via achain of teachers from the time of Sayiduna Rasullallah (SAW). If it was not possible for one to understand the Islamic Law withouthe aid of a chain of teachers, how would it be possible for one to attain success on the mystical and spiritual path of Islam withoutthe assistance of a guide?

If one attempts to interpret the Quran and Sunna with his own limited knowledge, not taking guidance from the teachers, he will

become amongst those who have gone astray. Hazrat Moulana Jalaluddeen Rumi (ra) explains this concept in his famousMathnawi Shareef in which he says, "That once there were a group of men in India who had never seen an elephant. One daythey came across an elephant in complete darkness and all of them began touching it. After a while they described what theythought they perceived and all of their descriptions were different. He who held the leg thought the elephant was a pillar.

The one who held the ear, described the elephant to be a fan and so on. However, as far as accurately describing what they hadcome across, they all fell short.If only they had a candle there would be no difference of opinion and by the light of the candle they would have revealed theelephant as a whole".

Allah commands in the Holy Quran, "You who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah and seek a means to approach him". (SuraAl Maida, verse 35) What is this means to approach Allah? Hazrat Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani (ra) states in Ghunyatut Talibeen that amurshid is to be accepted as a link and a mediator between himself and his lord, and also as a method and a means by which toattain him. He further says that the spiritual guides are the road to Allah, the signposts to it, and the gate by which it isentered. For every seeker of Allah a spiritual guide is therefore indispensable (necessary).

The great Imams have said that even if a man becomes the best religious scholar he is still obliged to take the oath of allegiance toa Spiritual guide because there is no way without it. We find great personalities such as Hazrat Ahmad Ibn Hambal (ra){HambaliMadhab named after him}, who was the most superior scholar of his age and was at a high degree of knowledge and Ijthihad,became the disciple of Hazrat Bishr Hafi (ra)When he was asked as to why he had kept the company of Hazrat Bishr Hafi (ra), heanswered "He knows Allah better than I do".

Another example is Imam-e-Azam Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa (ra) {The Hanafi madhad is named after him}. He gave up the workof Ijthihad in his latter years and became the disciple of Hazrat Imam Jaffar Sadiq (ra) When he was asked as to why he haddone so, he replied "Nu'man (his real name) would have perished if it were not for those two years of his company". Hazrat Imam Shafi'ee (ra) (The founder of the Shafi'ee Madhab) used to sit near Hazrat Sha'iban Ray (ra) and consult him onmany matters. The people asked the great Imam "You are so learned, why do you seek advice from a Bedouin?" He replied, "Thisman has learnt what we have not learnt".

As we can see these very great Imams of the Ummah who had high grades in knowledge and worship, humbled themselves in the

presence of the grand masters of Tasawwuf to attain the secret Ilm. These Imams clung to and joined the service of theMashaa'ikh and became great Sufis themselves.

This shows that salvation and spiritual success depends totally on one becoming a disciple or mureed of a perfect spiritual masteror Pir-o-Murshid. Hazrat Imam Sayid Abdul Wahid Sharani (ra) in his work titled Mizan al Shariah al Kubra says that, "Thevenerable Imams and Sufi Mashaa'ikh shall intercede for their followers. They always think of the affairs of their adherents at thetime of the extraction of their souls, at the time of being questioned in the grave, at the time of judgement at the scales, at the timeof crossing over the bridge and do not forget them at any station". The great mashaa'ikh are of this opinion that one who has no spiritual guide has shaitaan as his guide.

It is recorded is in Sura Kahf verses 65-82 where Allah had ordered Hazrat Musa (Alaihis Salaam) to seek the company of HazratKhizr (Alaihis Salaam) to gain certain hidden knowledge that Allah had bestowed upon Hazrat Khizr (Alaihis Salaam).



Allah has caused it to be a normal state of affairs on this earth for there to be a murshid (guide) and a mureed (seeker) a followerand one who is followed from the time of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salaam) through the era of the various Prophets, Hazrat Noah(Alaihis Salaam), Hazrat Ebrahim (Alaihis Salaam), Hazrat Musa (Alaihis Salaam), Hazrat Isa (Alaihis Salaam) and the HolyProphet Muhammad (SAW). The Sahaba learnt from the Holy Prophet (SAW), then the Taba'in learnt from the Sahaba, then theTabe Taba'in learnt from the Taba'in. In this way, century after century the master and disciple sequence continued without abreak through the saints until the present period and will continue till the advent of the final hour.

THE HERO OF HEROES

يوسف عبد هللا إبن مائلوسى

People of every race and community have their ‘heroes’ that they are proud of. For all the reasons they praise theirmen as heroes, little is appreciated to the world as a whole for they are heroes to a small group of people and in onlyone field of life. Mostly their heroic offers no genuine meaning worth the price of a ‘Hero’. A brief look at biographies ofsome of the world’s heroes can prove this fact.

In South Africa, the man Nelson Mandela is their hero of heroes to the extent that speaking bad of him in South Africawill put your life on threat. This man with the help of many others who were martyred, in the way took back SouthAfrica into the hands of the blacks and ‘end’ the famous apartheid although through my experience I have had in my

one year stay in this land, am not conveniently convinced of its abolishment. Anyway, whatever the case it may be,Mandela is a South African hero, never mind to how many and let alone in how many fields of life. Worse still, thewhites of South Africa don’t like him, he took their power and most of them are poor today and they are beggars!

Sir Winston Churchill, the victory sign originator is one hero praised by the western world especially those of theQueen’s land. Of all notable deeds and saying of Churchill is his speech to the House of Commons on May 13, 1940soon after his erection into power. Speaking on top of his voice, Churchill said; “I have nothing to offer but bloodtoil, tears and sweat.” He was a war man and everyone knows. On the other fields of life, there is nothing worthkeeping in record. Hitler, the man with his NAZI party was a Germany hero. Apart from eloquence in his speech,nothing good can be credited on his behalf.

William Shakespeare is one of the English heroes also, very unlucky for this fella, his English is outdated and all hisbooks are out of syllabus in all schools because no one is speaking the “thee”, “thou” sot of English. How can such aperson whose work can’t stand the test of time be called Hero? Caesar is a Roman hero, surprising enough, I findnothing remarkable worth the title, only that his assassins claimed that he was ‘ambitious’, and nothing moreAlexander the Great and Napoleon were conquerors, these guys really knew how to mess up with a sword! Anythingelse? In other fields of life theirs is a dark world. Socrates and Aristotle are some the Greek heroes, their contributionto modern education is apparent, but in other walks of life, theirs is darkness again. The guys have no record of goodmorals, perfect ethic values, whatsoever. One of them having had discovered mass and matter thing in his bathroom,went out in nude shouting; Eureka! Eureka! (Greek for, I have discovered), such are their heroes. What a model do althese folks give to our youth and the entire world?

The youth of today are such a wild generation. Alas, they have the Rapp “stars” as their heroes and models. Theystruggle to speak and dress like them. To this sort of “heroes” the record is so dirt and filth so much that mentioningone of their names in this article will black list this good work. They are sort of people who lost the sense of humanitythe day they were born. Their language is swearing, they are as lustful as dogs on heat and behaves like wild pigs.Again, girls who lost their shame and modesty and can walk in front of people naked in the “cut walk” style are

labelled as “models” of today. What a mockery to the word model!

For the sake of brevity, this list has been kept very incomplete. Now let’s see the real hero of the world- MuhammadIbn Abdullah Ibn al-Hashim (S.A.W). Born and grew up as a poor orphan, he endured all sorts of hardships that everyorphan meets as he straggles for survival, from this foster home to the other and to be a Shepard was his onlychoice .Still every person can agree that the man rose to be the greatest of all great men in history. He won the prizeof a perfect model in all fields and walks of life by his character and virtue. All good things you expect from the best ofmen, Muhammad (S.A.W) had all combined in him. The world admires his courage, resoluteness and impartiality andfor a firmness that was tempered by generosity. He was the best leader who walked the talk and not only organisedthe marches but led them to the last bliss.



A lot has been said about him, the Danish have put him in the most blasphemous cartoons, all bad names theenemies call him. Why? Jealous! Envy and pride makes most of them not to accept the reality, but still it seems thamankind now are able to see the light. From the 19

thCentury, we have seen many European scholars coming in front

giving this great man his due tribute. They call him hero of the heroes, the greatest of all great men of influential. quote a twentieth century far better known figure as writing;

“During three and twenty years of actual trial. I find something of a veritable Hero necessary for that, of itself” {Carlylein the Heroes and Hero Worship}

Again, this hero got much more admirers, John William Draper M.D pays his tribute saluting him with the followingwords;

“For years after the death of Justinian, A.D 569, was born in Mecca, in Arabia the man who, of all men exercised thegreatest influence upon race….Mohammed….” {John William Draper, M.D a History of the intellectual development ofEurope, London 1875, Vol.1 p329-330}

And the 15th

July 1974 paper of TIME magazine reads. “… perhaps the greatest leader of all times was Muhammad.”

Here is one admirer calling him “a man to shake the world”, in other words, the hero of the world; “In little more than a year he was actually the spiritual, nominal and temporal ruler of Madina, with his hands on thelevel that was to shake the word.” (John Austin in T.P.’s Cssal’s Weekly for 24

thSeptember 1927)

Regarding him as the emancipator of women, here is a verdict of a European scholar;

“That his (Muhammad’s) reforms enhanced the status of women in general is universally admitted.” (H.A.R Gibb,Mohammedasm, London 1953, p 33)

As regards his admirable morals and his love for his people, Muhammad’s {S.A.W} clemency is here reported byanother influential scholar;

“Muhammad was the soul of kindness and his influence was felt and never forgotten by those around him.” (DiwanChand Sharma. The Prophet of the East Calcutta)

Mahatma Ghandi as the Indian leader is a well known man of influential in the world. After all the hard times heencountered in South Africa, back home as a leader Ghandi said;

“Someone has said that Europeans in South Africa dread the advent of Islam_ Islam that civilised Spain;Islam, that took the touch of light to Morocco and preached to the world the Gospel of Brotherhood. TheEuropeans of South Africa dread the advent of Islam, as they claim equality with the white races. They maywell dread it. If brotherhood is a sin, if it is equality of the coloured races that they dread, then their dread iswell-founded.” Ghandi further said; “No man lived the life of perfect model as did Muhammad; he has been my model and hero since the time Idiscovered him.” {Hindustan Times, May 1989}

Well, that’s it….. Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the hero of the world. Of his contribution to the world progressno one can overestimate except the ignorant and the selfish. In all sects of human conscience, he contributed. Thegreatest doctor_ was Muhammad (peace be upon him) the greatest scientist ever in history, a philosopher more thanordinary. His knowledge and conscience civilised Spain, Europe saw the light from Spain and through the knowledgethe Crusaders robed from the Arab lands, that which gave birth to Renaissance and eradicated the darkness and

ignorance which locked up Europe in the name of “Dark age”. On this, let Robert Briffault clarify the matter for us.

“The Renaissance of Europe did not take place in the 15th century. Rather it began when Europe learnedfrom the culture of the Arabs (Muslims). The cradle of European awakening is not Italy. It is the MuslimSpain.” (Robert Briffault, “The Making of Humanity”)

So to all modern men who has to lead a life as a son, a husband, a father, a poor worker, a citizen, a neighbour, abusinessman, a religious man, a soldier, a conqueror, an orphan, a judge and a ruler, you can all find the PropheMuhammad (peace be upon him) as a perfect model, for him in all situations and walks of life, for the whole worldagree that he was the best in all aspects of life. Hence your hero, my hero and the world’s number one hero of altimes.



My sincere hope and prayer that friends and foes alike will come to the conclusion that this synopsis is the work ofdetailed study and corroboration of information. Not wild allegations based on conjecture.

PROFILE: PEER-E-TARIQAT HAZRAT KHADIM GHULAM JILANI BABA KALYARI Article By: Irshaad Ahmed Siddiqi Sabri

Hazrat Baba Jilani exudes radiance and an aura of intense spirituality, a sensation not easy to forget by thosemeeting him for the first time. His imposing presence is spellbinding, heart captivating, a rare glimmer of classic Sufi

embrace that easily causes instant bewilderment or mild intoxication. A few moments in his company, and time seemsto stand still. Past and present seems to fuse and the voice of eternity speaks as it spoke whenever the message ofTruth sought a medium.

Frank, forthright and as unpretentious in his actions as in his words,Hazrat Baba Jilani calls towards servanthood as the noblest ofpedigrees in the surrender to the Divine Will.

Choosing the footsteps of the saintly personalities, Awliya-Allah(friends of God), his is the belief that they are the closest replicas ofthe Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and his Companions (R.A) intheir faith and actions.

Himself a servant at the holy tomb of the famous saint MakhdoomSayed Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir, at Kalyar Sharief in India, since birth-as an offering to the saint by his parents, of whom he remained theironly child. His father held the office of Khadim (Chief Attendant), aposition he painstakingly reared his only child into.

His sparkle and vibrancy during his early career fell under the scrutiny of a venerable Sabri spiritual leader, HazratSayed Chiragh Ali Shah (R.A) a resident of Kalyar Sharif, who did not hesitate to present Hazrat Baba Jilani the robeof Khilafat, connecting him to an ecstatic Sabri line which included that saint’s father Hazrat Sayed Mehboob IlahiShah (R.A) and amongst others Hazrat Ghous Ali Shah Panipati (R.A)

Soon Hazrat Ghulam Jilani’s meteoric, gnostic ascendancy brought him more distinctions as the JehangiriKambalposhi branch appointed him at the hand of Hazrat Sayed Habeebullah Shah Ajmeri (R.A) who was both

nephew and twice son in-law of the legendary Sabri mystic, Hazrat Sayed Jahangir Shah Kambalposh Ajmeri (R.A).Hazrat Jilani Baba’s rank rose even further when he was crowned with the Khilafat of the prized Quddoosi branch ofthe Sabri path, presented to him by the majestic Shah Hakim Qureish Ahmed Quddoosi, a descendant of the greatSabri qutub Hazraat Abdul Quddoos Gangohi (R.A)

But perhaps the most cherished of all was the honour of Khilafat from his own father, his mentor and model, thehumble slave and pauper of Sabir Paak, Hazrat Fakir Rafiq Ali Shah Kalyari (R.A), who lies buried next to his wife inunmarked graves beneath a cemented assembly area away from the actual mausoleum.

Toady Khadim Ghulam Jilani is amongst the most sought-after murshids in the Chisti folds. His Khanqah is thebusiest in all of Kalayar Sharief, its doors open to anybody wishing to rest or retreat and its kitchen ever-ready toprovide meals to friend and stranger alike.

Hazrat is also a key figure in most of the on-going ceremonies at the shrine, playing an exhaustive role during theannual URS celebrations. In this respect he took a leadership role in conducting the annual urs of Hazrat KhwajaShamsuddin Turk (R.A) in Panipat, against difficult obstacles.

However after decades of fierce negotiations victory was finally secured and the property housing the tomb of SabirPaak’s one and only Khalifa is now in the hands of Khadim Ghulam Jilani, and the Sabri followers worldwide.

With the Panipat success story being greeted with celebration by Sabri followers and Sufis generally, this heroicservant of the Sabri Silsila can truly be regarded today as the seniormost leader of the Silsila.

May Allah secure his health, extend his life, and reward him with the opportunity to witness the fulfilment of hismission in his lifetime! Aameen!



Benefactor of the Poor The life of Khwaja Muinuddin Hassan Chisty Ajmery (R.A) Article By: Irshaad Ahmed Siddiqi Sabri

To the 15-year old lad watering his garden the sudden appearance of a dervish did not seem strange. These were thedark days of the mongol invasion. Food and money were scarce. At first the lad thought the old man coming towardshim was in need. Bowing courteously, he presented the dervish a beautiful bunch of grapes.The stranger stopped in his tracks. He chewed on some sweetmeat, took it out of his mouth and placed it in the mouthof the youth.

As soon as he tasted the sweetmeat the youth went into trance.The veils of a strange new world were torn open before his eyesand a desire to discard the path of materialism filled his chest. Theold man that was so impressed with his generosity and finemanners was none other than Hazrat Ebrahim Qandoozi, a greatsaint of his time. The lad who had just tasted the blessings of thesaint was the orphan Muinuddin Hassan, who had recentlyinherited the magnificent garden from his father’s estate. Tasting the sweetness of a spiritual awakening, the youth wentabout selling his property and belongings and distributed theprofits amongst the poor. He proceeded in search of the truth anda path that was to earn him the title Gharibun Nawaaz - the

benefactor of the poor.

His Master

Travelling extensively through Persia and Arabia, he set about searching for a spiritual guide, while spending timewith the saints and scholars of the many cities he passed through. At last divine grace guided him to the town of Harwan near Nishapur in Iran, where he met for the first time the highranking Chisti master of the path, Hazrat Khwaja Usman Harooni (R.A). Intuitively he knew that the long search was over and he took the hand of the great master while swearing the Chistioath of obedience to the laws of Allah, obedience to his apostle Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W), and obedience to theKhalifas of the order beginning with Hazrat Ali (R.A) and continuing with his successors (known as Khwajegan-e-Chist).Khwaja Muinuddin in a short time became the favourite disciple of his master and would often be found carrying thebelongings of the master on his head during their many travels together. Khwaja Usman Harooni knew that the disciple he was rearing was going to be the greatest saints of all times. So hespared little in presenting him the finest training before eventually handing over Spiritual Succession (Khalifat) to him.His parting words: “Oh Muiniuddin, all this work I have done, is for your sake. You should follow our teachings. Heindeed is a true spiritual successor who is absorbed in the teachings of his spiritual guide giving it a prominent placein his spiritual geneology, and in completing it to his utmost skill so that he may not feel ashamed on the Day ofJudgement.”Gharibun Nawaaz continues the story: “My spiritual guide then embraced me and kissed my head and eyes, and said‘I have entrusted thee God.’ Then he went into a spiritual trance and I departed.”

From Heaven Receiving the full blessings from his Peer-o-Murshid (Spiritual Guide), Khwaja Muindddin continued on his travels unti

he eventually reached Mecca to perform his Haj. At the Holy Kaaba he heard a voice from above say: “Oh Muinuddin, we are greatly pleased with thee, though art given salvation. Ask for what ever thou mayest like, so that We may grant to thee.” “Oh Great Allah, give salvation to the followers and disciples of Muinuddin!” he answered. “Muinuddin, thou art our accepted one! I give salvation to thy followers, disciples, and those who may enter thy fold until the Day of Resurrection.” Overcome with ecstasy Gharibun Nawaaz proceeded to Medina, where whilst praying at Quba Masjid, a spiritual message from the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) reached him. He was asked to go to Hindustan and spread Truth and Iman from a place called Ajmer . Overjoyed with this message from Allah’s Holiest Prophet, he began to ponder over the mission ahead, and wherethis place Ajmer might be.



This time he saw the Holy Prophet in a dream showing him the exact location and surroundings of Ajmer. Proceeding first to Lahore where he spent 40 days at the tomb of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh Ali Hujveri (R.A) he left forDelhi after receiving enormous spiritual advancements from that exercise.

Ajmer

Hindustan (India) before Khwaja Gharibun Nawaaz bore a resemblance to pre- Islamic Arabia. Idolatry and disbeliefcould be found everywhere. Kings and rulers demand their subjects bow before them, while wives were ordered to do

the same to their husbands. Torture of the poor, exploitation of the lower classes, drinking, gambling, murder and alltypes of oppression left the masses praying for a saviour. The saviour was not far off. The benefactor of the poor, the ambassador of the Holy Prophet, Khwaja MuinuddinHassan Chisty was on his way from Delhi to Ajmer. Armed with the Holy Quran, the teachings of the Holy Prophet, the injunctions of the Khwajegan-e-Chist, and 40 bare-handed followers, the caravan proceeded with great love and hope to its destination. At every stage of the journey the great saint delivered messages of Islam to the masses, until close on 700 familiesrecited the attestation: “I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship besides Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and messenger.” At last the hills of Ajmer came in view. Proceeding with caution they were now entering the territory ruled by the mostpowerful and feared of all the Rajput Dyasty. At last the hills of Ajmer came into view. Proceeding with caution theywere now entering a territory ruled by the most powerful and feared of all the Rajput Dynasty. A notorious oppressorof the poor and ruthless soldier Raja Prithviraj Chohan, was wary of the strangers that had just arrived. Already he

was spending sleepless nights after his mother disclosed a vision she had of a holy saint from a foreign land comingto Ajmer who would bring his downfall. Meanwhile the travellers camped near a lake where the inhabitants usually passed by to fetch water. As usual KhwajaGharibun Nawaaz set about comforting the people with the message of hope that was Islam, until a substantialfolowwing grew from among the locals. The Raja grew irritated with the rapid spread of popularity of the newcomers and concern set in when he learnt thatthe oppressed masses would soon challenge their age-old caste system that was designed to vouchsafe the positionsof those in power at the expense of the poor masses. Slowly it dawned on him that the holy saint from the foreign landhad in fact arrived and was the very same Gharibun Nawaaz who had already won the love and respect of hissubjects. It was time for action.The Raja had great faith in his astrologers and in particular his chief magician, Ajai Pal. He dispatched them alongwith his army to confront the saint and his followers.

A great contest ensued with the Hindu magician performing one gigantic magical fete after another. The great Khwajameanwhile sat in a circle with his followers and prayed for the help of Allah.The call was answered and Allmighty Allah empowered his servant with such miracles that were unheard of before.The spectacle was so compelling that the famed Ajai Pal himself at the feet of Khwaja Muinuddin. Reciting theattestation of faith Ajai Pal became a Muslim and was given the name of Abdullah. Until the very end he remained amost loyal devotee of Khwaja. To put the a final end to the oppressive rule of the Raja, the saint in another miracle appeared in the dream of aforeign Muslim King asking him to confront Prithviraj after assuring him victory. Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori of Afghanistan was still licking his wounds received from previous defeats at the hands ofPrithviraj. To attack the Raja on the face of the matters seem suicide. But something about the saintly figure thatappeared in the dream seem convincing about the manner in which victory was promised. The attack was sudden andalthough the army of the Hindu ruler was superior in numbers they were defeated with the ruler himself losing his life. When the sultan met the saint who immediately recognised as the one who lead him to victory, he submitted inhumility and became his disciple. The conquered territory was given back to the son of the Raja with the blessings of

the sultan and forgiveness of the saint. An agreement of human rights and the co-existence of Muslims and non-Muslims was assured.

The Final Journey In the proceeding years the masses flocked to the Chisti sanctuary of Khwaja Muinuddin to hear the message of

Islam and to get the blessings of the Benefactor of the Poor. Many wondrous miracles were performed at theprayers of the saint for the mercy of Allah to rain upon the poor and needy. At last the call from above was sounded. Advanced in years and living to see the successful completion of his missionKhwaja Muinuddin Hassan Chisti, the benefactor of the poor, made his last preparations for the final journey of his lifewhose destination was the ultimate meeting with the Lord he worshiped so devotedly, in spirit and in action.



He appointed his favourite disciple Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki as his spiritual successor, giving him his farewelldirectives for the progress of the Chistia order and the continuation of the work in the service of mankind. A few days later the Khwaja was no more. When his room door did not open on 6 Rajab 633 AH for the morningprayer the disciples decided to go in and see if all was well. When they entered they were saddened to see that themaster had already passed on to the next world. They were stunned to see the appearance of writing in the form of aglittering light (noor) on his forhead: “Hatha habeebullah ma ta fee hubillah” “He was a lover of Allah, who died in love of Allah.”



The Saint of Kalyar Makhdoom Alauddin Ali Ahmed Saabir (RA) Article By: Irshaad Ahmed Siddiqi Sabri

Hazrat Abdul Quddoos Gangoghi was the 6th

Khalifa of Hazrat Makhdoom Paak Allaudin Ali Ahmed Saabir, the saintwhose wrath devastated the city of Kalyar in the UP North India. The leaders of the town challenged his right tospiritual leadership. When the saint invoked Allah’s curse on Kalyar, the city was utterly annihilated. Not a soul wasliving except those who served the saint.

Almost 200 years later the situation has not changed. Kalyar was still a ghost town. Anybody who ventured a fewmiles within the radius of it felt a piercing unnatural burning sensation and would be forced to turn back.

Despite this the Saabri Silsilah, a new branch of the existing Chistiaorder was flourishing. It was exactly because of this, the swellingnumbers, that voices were now been raised about a visit to the restingplace of Hazrat Saabir Paak.

Hazrat Abdul Quddoos was also a saint of wide repute. He felt thetime had come for a trace in Kalyar. Going into spiritual communionwith Hazrat Saabir Paak, he pleased the case of disciples.

On 4 Rabi-ul-Akhir 907AH, he left with a party of 150 leading khalifas,

and mureeds to Kalyar. On the outskirts the usual obstacles met themand the group came to a halt. Going ahead alone Hazrat AbdulQuddoos fell to his knees and with outstretched hands, he pleaded for

mercy. After a while the party waiting in the background noticed a calm in the atmosphere. The tension wasgone. As they presses forward they noticed their leader was performing the namaz (prayer) of gratitude.

By the following year a magnificent mausoleum was constructed and the devotees of Allah’s most unique saint beganto bring life back to normal in Kalyar.

Early Life The unique make-up of this saint manifested itself the day he was born. His nurse had to make wuzoo (ablutions)whenever she wishes to touch the child or she would experience a stinging sensation. When his eyes first openedand he happed to stare upwards, the roof blew off and a reddish hue descended upon him. While this happened aholy fragrance was noticed to fill the air of Heart, the town of his birth. As he grew older the first words he spokewere : ‘La Moujooda Illallah” (there is nothing present except Allah)

Daily the boy’s life became more and more amazing to those around him. After losing his father quite early in hischildhood, his mother decided to get other options on what to do with her strange son who was growing stranger andstranger by the day. A pious man in the neighborhood suggested the boy be put in the care of his brother, the greatKhwaja of the age, Hazrat Baba Fareeduddin Ganje Shakar.

When Baba Fareed met the young Ali Ahmed he perceived greatness in the lad. He assured his sister that all wouldbe done to rear the boy with the best education and training.

Baba Fareed initiated Alauddin Ali Ahmed as his mureed and gave him the task of running the kitchen and distributingthe daily food for the poor.

With his mother gone back home, and with the adaptation to the new life at the Khanqah (sanctuary) of this spiritualmaster Hazrat Baba Fareed, the young disciple began to process spiritually beyond expectation. He was given a littleroom into which he was fond of retiring at every spare moment to engage in prayer and contemplation. Soon theword spread among the disciples and the family of the master that Ali Ahmed preferred being left along to his prayersand his chores of distributing food to the poor in the kitchen.

Strange Manifestations One day Baba Fareed heard him sobbing in his room. Enquiring from his nephew as to what was the cause of hisgrief was, the stunning revelation that finally convinced him of the exact nature of his disciple, poured out.



“Allah has just taken me off the path of Sulook (the normal part of a sufi adheres to) and has separated me from all worldly life. With the exception of his Walees and spiritual beings, no ordinary human being will be in my company,” the disciple lamented.

Baba Fareed listened silenty.

“Owing to the overwhelming Jazb (intense divine attraction) I will not be able to conduct the common duties in Sulook. The powers of Jazb even in this very moment are taking possession of me. May Allah forgive me,I wonder what is in store for me!”

“Whatever is the will of Allah, I remain in obedience,” he continued, leaving his master in deep thought.

The shattering impact of Alauddin Ali Ahmed’s words were felt a short while later when a series of unnatural tragediesdisrupted the peaceful atmosphere of khanqah, in quick succession.

The two infant sons of Baba Fareed died mysteriously outside the room of Ali Ahmed on separate occasions, one ofthem accidentally having discharged urine at the entrance.

Hardly had these tragedies subsided, than a worse one followed.

A third son of Baba Fareed noticed that Ali Ahmed was late in distributing food to the poor who has assembled in thekitchen, and decided that he would take over the chore for that day.

A while later Ali Ahmed who had been totally absorbed in the devotion arrived to fulfill his task, not realizing that hewas out of touch with time. He was in a strange mood, silent and brooding. Noticing that there was no food hequestioned the staff about it. Learning that somebody else had interfered with his duties, he became possessed by asilent rage.

“No food left?” he quipped, “so how is he still left?”

No sooner were the words uttered then the son of Baba Fareed dropped dead. An uneasy gloom spread over thekhanqah after this. Baba Fareed’s only reaction was to warn the others to treat Alaudiin Ali Ahmed with greatercaution.

When the news reached Heart about what had happened, the frantic mother of Ali Ahmed decided that the time had

come for her son to marry, perhaps in the hope that marriage might bring the boy back into normal socialbehavior. She journeyed to Hansi where she anxiously sought the son she had left in the care of her distinguishedbrother seven years earlier.

Title of “Saabir” But the figure that appeared before her bore no resemblance to the picture she had in mind. Standing before her wasa drooping skeleton with sunken eyes and a look that frightened her. Summoning her brother she demanded to knowwhy her son looked as if he had not seen food in a long time.

“Dear Son,” Baba Fareed began questioning his disciple in his mother’s presence, “I asked you to take over the work of the kitchen and to serve the food so why do you look like you haven’t been eating yourself?”

Most honorable master,” he replied,” when you asked me to feed the poor I did just that. How could I disobey yourcommand by feeding myself when you did not ask me to?”

The answer sent the master into a spiritual ecstasy. When he came into his senses he conferred upon his disciple thetitle of Saabir, by which the saint came to popularly known in the ongoing years.

Now the mother who had firmly resolved to get her son married approached Hazrat Baba Fareed for his daughter’shand. After much reluctance he agreed.

On the night of his marriage, he bride stood waiting in his room for many hours, until the early dawn prayer when atlast her husband seemed to take notice of her.

“Who are you?’ he mumbled.



She shuddered at the look of his face. He had been so deep in prayer and meditation all night that he seemed tohave forgotten the events of the previous day. She gulped nervously.

“Sir, I am your wife,” she answered shyly.

“My wife?” he repeated,” there is no place for wife in here since that place is already taken.”

Hardly having finished his words, a flame suddenly roared off the floor consuming the hapless bride, reducing her to

ashes in second.

Such seemingly endless tragedies took their toll on his mother’s health. She had placed so much hope in seeing herson been raised under the esteemed tutorage of a most famous saint in Hindustan. But daily her hope of seeing herson growing to live a normal life was vanishing. Eventually after a short illness the heartbroken woman was laid toeternal rest.

When the funeral procession left, it was noticed that Hazrat Saabir Paak was not present with the mourners. He wasdutifully serving meals to the poor.

Khilafat By now Hazrat Baba Fareed who himself exercised the highest degree of patience during the development of HazratSaabir Paak,decided that his rare jewel was ready for the ultimate bestowal of khilafat in the Chistia order, along with

the title of Makhdoom (a high state of Sufism), he awarded him the spiritual leadership of the city of Kalyar.

With the ambassadorship of Khwaja Muinuddin Ajmery’s spiritual monarchy, and the honour of his Peer-O-Murshidbursting in his chest Hazrat Saabir rode into the horizon towards Kalyar eagerly wishing to do service for AllahAlmighty.

When the inhabitants of Kalyar first saw the shabbily clad ascetic arrive with his companion they were amused, moreso when the faqeer proclaimed himself as their spiritual leader and Imam.

The declaration was repeated for several days, but the stiff-necked leaders paid no heed. Eventually when the nameof Hazrat Baba Fareed was mentioned, a more positive response was elicited. But the message returned that the cityof Kalyar would not be dictated to by outsiders, and that its Peer was with the Quran while there was already anexisting Imam by the name of Kazi Tabrak.

Waiting to have some fun the leader challenged Hazrat Ali Ahmed Saabir to perform some miracle to prove hisworth. The saint accepted the challenge to perform a miracle that would solve the mystery of a goat that had gonemissing. The voice of the goat was heard in the stomachs of all those guilty of stealing it and feeding on it. But thiswas still not good enough. They claimed that he was merely a magician. “Alhamdulillah.” Hazrat Ali Ahmed Saabir exclaimed, “this faqeer is able to fulfil a sunnah of the Holy

Prophet. When he, the Holy Prophet, proclaimed the Truth of Islam they called him a magician. Deciding that the best course was to refer the matter to his master for judgement, he dispatched his companion to

Hazrat Baba Fareed while he himself remained in Kalyar.

Hazrat Baba Fareed sent a stern warning in writing to the leaders of Kalyar half hinting all the dangers they werecourting by annoying this particular saint of Allah. But this people were adamant that they should remain aloof, and insheer contempt tore his letter. The sight of his master’s torn letter brought an instant change to the mood of HazratSaabir Paak.

The Wrath of A Saint On Friday 10 Muharram 651 AH, Hazrat Alauddin Ali Ahmed occupied the Imam’s mussalah (prayer mat) at themosque still determined to lead the prayers in accordance with his Peer’s instructions. But soon the mosque got filledand the existing imam rudely ejected him from his place. In like manner he was jostled from front row to back row,until he found himself out on the street.

The strange emotions that Hazrat Ali Ahmed had grown accustomed to were starting to seize the control of him. Onlythis time more intensely. He was staring blankly at the mosque, hurt at been rejected, hurt at his master’s letter beingtorn up, hurt at been thrown out of the mosque, but most of all hurt at missing the congregational Friday prayer.



The voice of the Imam reciting Allahu Akbar broke his thoughts and he realized that the congregation was alreadygoing into Ruku. Thinking aloud he wondered how it would be if the whole mosque, building and congregation shouldgo into ruku and remain so till the Day of Judgment.

And lo, the mosque obeyed and plunged into the position of Ruku, shaking the entire city and taking the congregationdown to the depths of the earth.

The wrath of Hazrat Saabir invoked the wrath of Allah. The city of Kalyar was engulfed in flame, and all those thatremained alive scattered out of the city as fast as they could. The only safe spot was the place where the saint stood,

the graves of the pious, and the homes of those that entertained him during his stay in Kalyar.

When the news of the divine devastation of Kalyar reached Hazrat Baba Fareed the latter uttered: “Our Saabir doesnot rule like a saint, he rules like God.”

Arrival of a disciple During this time a caravan of dervishes arrived from Turkey with the express purpose of joining the Chistia order atthe hands of Baba Fareed. But the great Khwaja sent them away, asking the leader whose name was Shamsuddin togo to Kalyar.

“Your share is not with me, your share is with my Alauddin Ali Ahmed Saabir.”

When the group arrived on the outskirts of the devastated Kalyar, they stood on the boundaries waiting for the

companion of Hazrat Saabir to escort them safely to the saint.

The majestic saint was seen standing in a motionless position, his left hand holding the branch of a tree, and his righthand pointing at the sky. His eyes were fixed on the sky. Remaining in that position for many days, the travelersgrew tired of waiting and eventually left, except for Shamsuddin.

When he came out of his spiritual trance, he initiated Hazrat Shamsuddin Turk as his disciple and ordered him toreturn to Baba Fareed for his training, and to offer himself for a service to that saint until he left the world. Theinstruction was carried out most dutifully by the only mureed of Hazrat Saabir Paark, and when Hazrat BabaFareeduddin Mas’ood Ganje Shakar (RA), eventually breathed his last on the 5 Muharram 661AH Hazrat Shamsuddinprepared himself for the long-yearned for meeting with his Peer-o-Murshid once again.

Arriving at Kalyar he found Hazrat Saabir Paak to be in the exact position, holding the branch and pointing at the sky,

as he had left him for four years previously. On the arrival of his mureed Hazrat Saabir Paak regained hisconsciousness and expressed happiness at the latter’s arrival. At this stage he further honored his disciple byconferring Khilafat on him. He commanded his mureed to practice severe mortifications, including a six year stint in agrave for spiritual excellence.

Having concluded his training successfully, the spiritual master sent his khalifa to apply his spiritual powers inassisting at a battle that was raging nearby.

“Remember to come back as soon as the fort of Amber falls in the battle because that would also be the day of my parting this world, being 13 Rabi-ul-Awwal 690AH.

Looking at his master for the last time, the khalifa parted with a heavy heart.

The Final Miracle As prophesized the fort fell on the said date, and Hazrat Shamsuddin rode with great speed to Kalyar knowing that theworst had already happened, and that the most unique saint that ever l ived had left forever.

There was a strange atmosphere in Kalyar. Nothing moved and not a sound could be heard.

With tear-filled eyes and a heavy heart, the khalifa slowly approached the spot where the body of his departed masterlay in peaceful rest. He noticed a strange red hue spread around the body of his master, which descended from thesky.

And now he would have to proceed with the funeral.



He remembered word for word the detailed instructions given to him during their last meeting. He would not beallowed to touch the body during ghusl(bathing ceremony). He was not even to look at the body during ghusal.

“Everything would happen the way you would be planning in your mind, so don’t touch my body,” the master had warned.

And true to the demised saint’s word, the ghusal passed off exactly as he said it would. The next event being theperformance of the Janaza Namaaz(funeral prayer)

The dazed mureed was getting ready to spread the musalah, sadly pondering over the loneliness. Thinking in hismind that here the greatest saint in the world was going to be buried and nobody but himself and the odd fewcompanions of the saint were present. He proceeded with heavy limbs to perform the namaaz.

Suddently a galloping horse came thundering by. A veiled rider dismounted and quickly occupied the mussalahbefore Hazrat Shamsuddin could position himself on it. Stunned by the sudden event that the khalifa obeyed theveiled stranger’s action by standing behind him and allowing the latter to begin the namaaz.

When he turned his face for salaams (the last act in the prayer) he was dumfounded to notice the large congregationpresent who seemed to have appeared from nowhere.

The blessed body of Huzoor Saabir Paak was then lowered to its resting place.

The veiled stranger was mounting his horse getting ready to ride away. Running behind him the mesmerized HazratShamsuddin was pleading:

“Sir, you have just performed the funeral prayer of my Peer-O-Murshid, who are you?”

The rider was getting ready to leave.

“At least let me have the pleasure of knowing your name , please…”

Turning for a brief moment, with his face unveiled the stranger declared: “The funeral of the faqeer is performed bythe faqeer!”

It was too much for Hazrat Shamsuddin and he fell down unconscious.

The stranger who performed his masters funeral prayer was the same Hazrat Makhdoom Paark Alauddin AliAhmed Saabir!

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