Hazrat Pir Ashraful-ulema Shykh Abul Hasan Saiyed Mohammed Ashraf Ashrafi-Jilani Kichhouchvi.
background and genealogy :-
His blessed name is Abul Hasan, His title is Ashraful-ulema, and his pen name is 'Ashraf'.
His genealogy transmits from 38th ancestors to Holy Prophet. And his genealogy transmits from 25th ancestors to Ghawth al-A'zam Hazrat Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi 'Allahu ta'ala anhu, who distributed the blessings and spirituality to the four corners of the world, And also his genealogy transmits from ancestors to Hazrat Makhdoom Sultan Saiyed Ashraf Jhangir Simnani Rehmatullahi alaih.
Father: Hazrat Peer-e-tarikat Sufi-e-Millat Saiyed Jahangir Ashraf Ashrafi Jilani.
Grandfather: Aala Hazrat Quari Hafiz-e-Millat Saiyed Shabbir Ashraf - Ashrafi Jilani.
Mother: Saiyeda Mohammadi Mateena Khatoon
Holy Birth and Place of Birth :-
Ashraful-Ulema born on 16th Safer 1392(1st April 1972)
His birthplace is the famous town of Kicchocha Sharif, in the district of Ambedkernager in Uttar Pradesh. (India).
This was the blessed place in which centuries before, Hazrat Makhdoom Sultan Saiyed Ashraf Jhangir Simnani Rehmatullahi alaih settled, and made it his place of spirituality till the Day of Judgement, and purified it from all evils and wrongs, and distributed his blessings to the four corners of the world, which after his demise still illuminated the whole country like it did in his presence in this mundane world.
Unbelievable Childhood :-
Even from the very beginning of his childhood, he led a very simple lifestyle, and possessed moral characters, and was also quite pious, and he also possessed very great qualities, which differentiated him from the other children of his age.
When he was 4 years, 4 months, and 4 days old, so, according to the family and Islamic tradition and custom, the great pious Huzur Shaykhul Islam Syed Madni Miya taught and performed the recitation of Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (child's first lesson taught at the early admission to school), under the leadership and blessing of Hazrat Peer-e-tarikat Sufi-e-Millat Saiyed Jahangir Ashraf Ashrafi Jilani. And Hazrat Sufi-e-Millat prayed for his perfect knowledge and bright fortune.
Hazrat Ashraful-ulema started their early education from Islamic university Darul-o-loom Ahle Sunnat (Jabalpure)hence at the tender age of 18 years, he graduated from the various branches of knowledge, and in the year 1992 he become graduated as Mufti(Decision maker on Islamic rules) he took the oath of allegiance (bay'ah) on the blessed hands of his Spiritual Grand Father, Shaikhul Islam Hazrat Allama Madani Miya Sahib Khibla, who also made him the Accredited Successor, and bestowed him with ijazah (permission for the other branches and Silsila chains).
Completion of the Spiritual Knowledge :-
After taking Khilafat (bay'ah) and being bestowed with ijazah in the year 1992 where he retired into mystic seclusion, as per advice of the great saints, removing his attention from the worldly affairs. Eventually, he surpassed all the various mystical levels of the highest stage and phase of mystical and divine meditation by which, the superior signs and relics were reflected on his personality.
By the blessings and supplications of Hazrat Sayyad Makhdoom Ashraf Rehmatullahi alaih, Ashraful- ulema posses a Spiritual knowledge He circulated and also distributed the spirituality and the divine blessings which he had by the propagation of the Ashrafiya order which helped thousand of followers not only in India but also in other parts of the world.
Unforgettable Characters and Personality :-
Those who had never met Hazrat Ashraful- ulema chose to become disciples after listening to his speeches and blessing, whilst those who met Hazrat Ashraful- ulema became his disciples after they had been spiritually enlightened by being in the exalted presence of Hazrat. Hazrat met disciples and non-disciples alike throughout the day and imparted unto them his vast knowledge and blessings, as well as dealing with any problems and difficulties that people came to see him with, by providing spiritual help and special prayers.
Hazrat Ashraful- ulema is a noble, compassionate, generous and honorable person, and like all truly great men extremely humble and modest. Hazrat Ashraful-ulema's characteristics and attributes are well in accordance with the Shariah, and those who have had the good fortune to sit in their presence of Hazrat Ashraful- ulema will testify that each and every meeting is wholly Islamic and spiritual; and sitting in Hazrat Ashraf ul- olooma's company reminds them of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and his Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam).
Hazrat Ashraful- ulema also refrains from unnecessary worldly discussions in his gatherings preferring to remain silent than engage in small talk. Those who ask questions to Hazrat Ashraful- ulema they provide with in-depth and knowledgeable answers with reference to the Qur'an al-Kareem and the traditions of the Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) ensuring the questioner is completely satisfied when he leaves.
Huzrat Ashraf ul-olooma is not only a solution provider of Islamic question or problems but he also advise and solve many of the social , political , economical issues in the society, he has a proven record of resolving many of the complex issues in different part of India as well other part of the world.
In short Hazrat Ashraful- Ulema’s character is irresistibly enchanting and a model for anyone wishing to follow the loftiest principles. Hazrat Ashraful- Ulema has undoubtedly captured the hearts, minds and souls of people with the sheer beauty and nobility of his character.
Propagation of Islam and Welfare :-
His speeches are very convincing and persuasive He is unique in the way in which he recited the various couplets during his speeches .He always endeavored and aspired to propagate Islamic in any way or for that was possible, and he is successful.
He has a record of visiting not only cities in India or Abroad but small villages where there is no electricity, bus facilities etc. He has established Khanakhas( a spiritual place), where peoples gets not only spiritual benefit but also get resolve all the heath related, metal tension, education and finance related problems. Thousand of people get benefited by Ashraful-ulema’s spiritual healing and professionalism. He has attracted thousand of youngster to the right path and education. He has formed many Islamic educational institutes where poor and needy children get their education free of cost.
Development of Education :-
Hazrat Ashraful-ulema visited many places round the globe and realized the problems of Muslims not only in India around the world Muslims are lagging in education, due to which they are not only facing financial problems but also social, economical, political and cultural problems.
As an imitative to improve the Muslim community, Hazrat Ashraf-ul-ulooma started many education institutes, to list few………
Institutions :-
Welfare :-
He is a founder of Ashraf-e-Simna Academy. The purpose of this academy is to find the educational needs to Muslim community. This academy has many braches in India and abroad. One of the most important functions of this academy is to provide spiritual benefit to help poor and needy peopled through out the world. This academy also helps poor and needy people in marriages etc. There are many poor student who are in need of financial help to complete their education are been benefited by this academy. This academy has published many Islamic literature related books to have Islamic awareness in Muslim community.
Hazrat Ashraful- ulema has written extensively, books in prose, Islamic Literature,
1.Fazail-e-Roza
2.Sher-e-Yazdaan
3.Saiyed-ul-Auliya
4.Yaari Gaar
5.SehMehbooba
6. Tazkarul Atkiya
Hazrat Ashraful- ulema has always been an outstanding poet writing numerous Naats, displaying how completely immersed he is in the love of the Beloved Prophet Sayyadina Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam).
The uneducated follower will understand and learn the lesson of literature from Hazrat Ashraful-ulema by the way they speak, by the way they walk, by the way they express.
Hazrat Ashraful-ulema’s great literature knowledge had helped many people in the world.
Professionals like doctors, Scientist, politicians come and visit Hazrat Ashraful- ulema and get the solution to their problems. Many students and job seekers visit Hazrat Ashraful- ulema and get their believed blessing. There are many who were blessed by Hazrat Ashraful- ulema are now very successful in their fields and life.