Gausul-Alam
Makhdoom Ashraf(R.A)
Family background and genealogy:
Name :-
Meer Auhaduddin Saiyed Ashraf.
Titles
:- Jahangir,
Ghousul Alam, Mahboobe Yazdani.
His genealogy
transmits from 23th ancestors to Holy Prophet. And his genealogy transmits from
7th ancestors to Ghawth al-A'zam Hazrat Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi
'Allahu ta'ala anhu
Father :- Saiyed
Ibrahim Noor Bakshi was the father of Sultan Saiyed Asharaf Jahangir Simnani
(R.A.) He was the king of Simnan, where he ruled with utmost Justice and
sincerity for 20 years. He was not only a king , but a proficient scholor of
theology, and inwardly inclined to mysticism.(Tasuvvf) He respected Islamic
savants and patronized Islamic institutions.
That is
why in his regime, twelve thousand students were gaining education in different
institutions. He often met mystics (Sufia) of his time and gained mystical
knowledge. He got constructed a Khanquah (an abode for holy men) of Hazrat
Shaikh Hasan Sakkak and shrine of Imame Azam (R.A) He was deeply fond of
studying books particularly Tarikhe Tibri was in his regular study. Hazrat
Nizame Yamani in Lataefe Ashrafi, has mentioned that Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani
used to say that twelve thousand Islamic institutions were functioning in his
father’s regime.
Mother :- Bibi Khadija Begam was the
mother of Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf simnani (R.A) She belonged to the dynasty of
Khwaja Ahmed Yeswi who was a distinguished Sufi (Mystic) of his time and
founder of Yewaisia order. She was brought up in a neat and pure religious
surroundings as result of which she was deeply religious minded, pious and
godly. She passed most of his time in prayer and recitation of the holy Qurran.
She often observed fasting in day and woke up at night to be engrossed in
prayer. She was very punctual to Tahajjud (Prayer said after midnight ) In
short, Khadija Begam was the trustworthy of spiritual trusts of her ancestors.
History Behind holy Birth :-
His
father, Huzrat Sultan Saiyed Ibrahim married with Saiyeda Bibi Khadija Begam at
the age of twenty five years. He had only daughters and no son. He was grieved
at heart. One morning, he and his wife Saiyeda Bibi Khadija Begam were sitting
together on Mosallah (Carper for saying prayer) All of a sudden Hazrat Ibrahim
Mazzoob entered in to the palace. Both were astonished to see him. Hazrat
sultan Saiyed Ibrahim stood up and went forward to greet him. Seeing such a
noble courtesy meted out to him, he said “ Probably you are desirous of son ”.
Hearing it both were extremely glad and said, “ It will be our good luck if you
bestow a son ”Ibrahim Mazzoob again said, “its price is very much as I will give
you an extraordinary thing” . Huzrat Sultan Saiyed Ibrahim readily said,
“whatever you order, I am ready to fulfill it .”
Huzrat Ibrahim Mazzoob said, “ I want one thousand
Dinar.” Sultan Ibrahim presented one thoudand dinar before him .Huzrat Ibrahim,Mazzoob
stood up happily and said, “ O Ibrahim (To Himself) you gave hawk (baz) to
Huzrat Sultan Ibrahim and he bought it cheaf.” Hazrat Sultan Ibrahim went
forward with him as a respect. Turning back, Ibrahim Mazzoob saw him and said,
“ What do you want more; you have got your son.” It is also narrated that one
night Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa (S. A. W.) came in his dream and predicted that a
waliullah (Friend of Allah) was to be born in his house; His name will be
Saiyed Ashraf.
Saiyed
Makhdoom Ashraf (rehmatullahi alaih) were born in 708 A.H., in Semnan, Iran.
Their father Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Ibrahim Noor Bakshi (rehmatullahi alaih)
governed the city for approximately 20 years. As well as being a highly noble
and just ruler they were also a great scholar, theologian and Sufi.
About
education of Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf (rehmatullahi alaih) the Khalifa
Huzrat Nizame Yamani ( R.A) in Lataefe Ashrafi described it in a couplet:
“Chuna
Mashhoor Ghasht Az Darse Talim
ke Pas Ahle Funun Kardand Taslim”
Viz : (His popularity excelled in
his early education, that the learned men acknowledged his ability).
Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf (rehmatullahi alaih),
started their education at the age of 4 years, 4 months and 4 days. Allâh, the
most Sublime, blessed Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf (rehmatullahi alaih)
with immense ingenuity, intellect and knowledge. By the age of 7 they had
already acquired and memorized the entire Qur'an al-kareem by heart with seven
types of qirat, and excelled in the study of Qur'anic exegesis 'tafseer',
narration and sciences of hadith, Islamic law 'fiqh' etc. At 14 years they had
mastered all the subjects including theology and philosophy, maturing into the
most accomplished and proficient scholar.
Amongst
their notable teachers were His Holiness Mawlana Imad'uddin Tabrezi, Imam
Abd'ullah Yafai at Makkah Mukarramah, Baba Mufrah (s/o The great Najm'uddin
Kubrah) at Iskandaria and Mawlana Ahmad Haqqani (ridwanallahi
ta'ala aly'him ajma'een).
After the completion of their education Hadrat Saiyed
Makhdoom Ashraf (rehmatullahi alaih) attributed a lot of their time
in teaching. Amongst their pupils was their nephew Hadrat Saiyed Abdul Razzaq
'Noor al-Ayn' Jilani (rehmatullahi alaih) - 11th direct descendant of The Great
Ghawth al-A'zam, Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani (Radi'Allahu'ta'ala anhu).
As a Sultan (Prince) of Semnan:-
Hazrat
Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf (Rehmatullahi alaih), were only 15 years old when
their dear father passed away. They were crowned the sixth sultan of Semnan.
They appointed men of knowledge and wisdom as their counsellors and ruled the
kingdom with total honour, dignity and grace in serving their people. The
people of Semnan were blessed with 12 years of complete peace and harmony, they
embraced Sultan SaiyedMakhdoom Ashraf ((Rehmatullahi alaih), as a just and
sincere king. However during this time Sultan Saiyed Makhdoom
Ashraf ((Rehmatullahi alaih), never felt at peace within themselves
as the 'worldly ruler' of Semnan, they would often spend time in the company of
holy men and mystics.
Due to their excessive love for Allah
(Subhanahu wa ta'aala), there was a burning desire within them to transcend in
the path of spiritual ascension marifat. At the age of 23 they met Hadrat
Owais-e-Qarni (radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) in their dream, who nurtured them
with the discipline and inspiration of the inner self. For almost 3 years they
were so absorbed in the blessings and spiritual elevation acquired through the
remembrance of Hadrat Owais Qarni (radi'Allahu'ta'ala anhu) that they lost
all desires of their sovereign state and rule.
Proopagation Of Islam and Journey Towards India:-
It was at
the age of 25 when Allah (subhanahu wa ta'aala), commanded Hadrat Khidhir
(Alai'his-salaam) to appear before Sultan Saiyed Makhdoom
Ashraf (Rehmatullahi alaih). The message was to abandon the throne in
search of their spiritual mentor (guide) Hadrat Shaykh Ala al-Haq Wadeen Ganje
Nabat (Rehmatullahi alaih) in India, and propagate the message of Islam
through peace and love.
There is
a couplet by Hazrat Alauddola Simnani
“Tarke Dunia gir ta Sultan Shawi
Mahrame Asrar ba jana Shawi”
(O
Ashraf) “ leave this world so that you become king and intimate friend of
Allah”
As
suggested by Hazrat Khwaja Khidr (Alaihissalam) , he made up his mind
resolutely to relinquish the throne of Simana and travel towards India
in search of spiritual guide (Peer) As a result of his firm decision, he
willingly entrusted the affairs of state to his younger brother, Sultan
Mohammad Aaraf. He acquinted his mother , Khadija Begam, with the suggestion
and direction given by Hazrat Khidr, (Alaihissalam) and sought his permission
to leave Simnan and travel towards his destined goal, Pandwa sharif, in India.
The pious mother blessed him and said, “
Before your birth Khwaja Almad Yeswi predicted ; “A son will be bestowed whose
sun of sanctity (Welayat ) will illuminate the darkness of the world at large”
Narrating this, She happily permitted him to make journey towards his fixed
goal though it was against the nature of a mother to bid his son farewell for
ever; but she knew it before hand that real destination of Hazrat Saiyed Ashraf
Simnani (R.A.) was not simnan rather it was Pandawa Sharif in India where he
would reach to the peak of spirituality , he left for his destined goal with
twelve thousand soilders. They accompanied him up to three stages; But he asked
them to return to the country From there he started Journey only with a servant
to some distance and he was also asked to return to simnan after accompanying him
for some days. From there he marched towards his cherished place leaving behind
even the animal on which he was riding. It is also a historical fact that a
renowned Sufi;
While Jounrey- Meeting with Saiyed
Jalaluddin Bukhari (R. A) :-
Passing
through Bokhara, he arrived at Och Sharif, Multan, Where he met Hazrat Makhdoom Jahanyan
Jahan Ghasht Jalal uddin Bukhari (R.A.) who Welcomed him and endowed with
spiritual bounties and blessings (Fuzo Barkat). He bid him farewell and said, “
Congratulation on this journey; Shaikh Alaul Haque Waddin is anxiously waiting
for your arrival; don’t be late in the way and read this couplet :-
“Equamat Dar Rahe Maqusood Hargiz
Nabayad Kard Ta Barasi Badargah”
i.e. –
“One should not stay in the way so that one may arrive at the threshold soon.”
After staying for some days and nights, he left for Pandawa
Sharif and arrived at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj bakhsh Lahouri (R.A.)
where he also availed spiritual guidance. From there he reached Delhi where he attended at
the Shrines of Hazrat Qutbuddin Bakhteyar Kaki (R.A.) and Hazrat Nizamuddin
Mahboobe Ilahi (R.A.) and obtained spiritual blessing and benediction. When he
arrived in India , Feeroz
Shah Tughlaque was ruling over India.
Spiritual Attraction of Hazrat Shaikh Alaul Haque (R.A.) :-
The spiritual attraction of Hazrat Shaikh Alaul Haque
(R.A.) was so great that he did not stay any where for long time rather
continued his journey to arrive at his destined goal as early as possible.
Passing through large rivers mountains and deserts and facing all sorts of
difficulties in the way, he arrived at Bihar Sharif. The day he was arriving at
Bihar Sharif, Hazrat Makhdoom Sharfuddin Yahya monairi (R.A.)had left this
world. Before his death , he willed that his funeral prayer would be performed
by a Saiyed noble on both sides , ( Najibut Tarfain) Hafiz with seven qurats
and deserter of throne who would be coming from westward. Hazrat Makhdoom
Simrani ( R.A.) had known it beforehand by revelation (Kashf) Accordingly ,
keeping the funeral ready , his followers were waiting for the arrival of
willed personality . Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani arrived at Bihar Sharif hurridly
in a bewildered State of mind. In humbleness, he did not want to say funeral
prayer; but they requested to say funeral prayer in accordance with the will of
departed saint of Islam.
He said funeral prayer and stayed in the
khanquah (abode of holy men) at night where he had a glimpse of Hazrat Makhdoom
Bihari who gave him his patched garment (Khirquah). In the morning, he demanded
it from the savants (Khuddam) of Shrine. They denied to oblige him . Atlast it
was decided that the patched garment be placed on the holy grave and in whose
hands the patched garment would come it self, he would be entitled for that .
Accordingly they stretched their hands but failed . In the end, Hazrat Makhdoom
Simnani (R.A.) Stretched hands and at once the patched garments came in his
hands. He put it on as a result of which he lost himself in the world of
ecstasy and read this couplet :-
“Mora
Bar Sar Chun Bowad Az Lutf Afsar
Bar Aamad Rast Mara Khirquah Dar bar”
When the kingly crown was
on my head by his kindness this patched garments will suit on my body .
He left for
Bengal from Bihar Sharif fastly as
he was restless due to the attraction of Peero Marshid (Spiritual Guide) Who
was also anxiously waiting for him . He arrived at Malda from where he started
his journey towards his last and destined destination, pandawa Sharif , when he
was nearing Pandawa Sarif , suddenly Hazrat Alaul Haque (R.A.)wokeup and said ,
“ Saiyed Ashraf is coming ; let us go to some distance to greet him.” Taking
his Doli (a kind of small sadden and Doli of Hazrat Akhi Seraj (R.A.) went out
with a large number of his followers to accord warm welcome to him in the way.
Every body of that locality
was amazed to see him going along with thousands of followers to welcome a
personality unknown to them as yet. This shows extraordinary spiritual status
of Hazrat Saiyed Makhdoom Simnani( R.A) in the eyes of Hazrat Shaikh Alaul
Haque Waddin (R.A.) No Sooner did he see his shaikh (spiritual guide) than he
placed his head on his feet and tears rolled down his eyes as a result of
extreme joy to get cherished goal for which he had left simnan . After a while,
he stood up and embraced with his shaikh and sitting on the haunches (Dozanu)
read this Couplet :
“Che
Kush Bashad Bad ke az intazare
Ba omide Rasad Omidware”.
What
a good that after long waiting, reaches the hopeful to his destination.
From this outskirts of Pandawa, Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani sitting in the Doli
meant for him, leaves for the Khauquah of Shaikh along with his shaikh and
large number of disciples. No sooner did he see the Khanquah than he got down
from the Doli and bowed down his head on the door with inexpressible joy and
respect. Here he was served with meal and Pan (Betel leaf). After the
fulfilment of all these rituals, Hazrat Shaikh Alaul Haque waddin made him his
disciple in the chistaia and Nizamia order and gave him permission of Salasil
(orders). After he got honour of being the disciple of Shaikh and getting
everything desired, he was extremely joyful as he got what he had cherished for
long. He read this couplet :-
”Nehadah Taje Doulat Bar Sare Man
Alaul Haque Waddin Ganje Nabat.”
Meaning: Hazrat Alaul Haque waddin placed the kingly crown on my head.
Light the candle of rectitude and reformation at
Kichhoucha :-
When four years passed in the company of Shaikh, during
which period he was attributed with the honour of all secrets of mysticism and
spirituality. One day Hazrat Alaul Haque Waddin (R.A.) said O Ashraf, “ I have
completed all Haquaequw a Marif(Realities and Knowledge) on you ; I like to set
a palce for you where you have to light the candle of rectitude and
reformation. Hearing it, tears filled in his eyes as he did not like seperation
from his shaikh., So only idea of seperation was unbearable for him .
However he
had to leave Pandawa Saharif for his destined place, Kichhoucha Sharif on the
direction of Shaikh who showed him the place which would be his permanent place
of reformation and eternal abode. He left for Kichowcha Sharif passing through
different places of Bihar, Zafara bad and
Jaunpur. He stayed at jaunpur for a few days where Sulatan Ibrahim Shah Sharqui
and Quazi Shahabuddin Dowlat Abadi were highly impressed with him to see his
sublime spiritual dignity and purity of character. Form there he marched to his
fixed place and arrived at Kichhoucha Sharif.
It is an accepted fact that the mystics of Islam have rendered
valuable services to the cause of Islam in every period.The religious and
literary services, done by Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf Semnani
(Rehmatullahi alaih) are the golden chapter of the history of Islam
in general, and history of Mysticism in particularly.He lighted the candle of
reformation and spirituality in the darkness of infidelity at Kicchocha Shareef
and brought the astray on the right path.
It is
narrated that twelve thousand non-believers accepted Islam having been
impressed with Hazrat Makhdoom Ashraf (Rehmatullahi alaih) purity of
character and spirituality. Hadrat Nizami Yemani (Rehmatullahi alaih) in
his book, 'Lateefe Ashrafi has written that wherever Hazrat Makhdoom
Ashraf (Rehmatullahi alaih) went he delivered spiritual lectures in the
dialect of that locality and wrote four books in the area dialect and
left them with the locals to benefit.
It was the golden time when the islam has grown
tremendously under the supervision of Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf
Semnani (Rehmatullahi alaih).
Writings of Hazrat Sultan Saiyaed
Makhdoom Ashraf Semnani (R.A) :-
Hazrat Saiyed
Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (R.A) has written a number of books on different
subjects which indicate that he was an unparalleled savant of Theology and other
related subjects of his time. Books written by him are as follows: -
Lataefe Ashrafi (a collection of his spiritual sayings)
Manaquibe Khulfae Rashedin
Resala Dar Tajweze tane Yazid
Saiyed Ashraf (R.A) Become Mahboobe Yazdani, Ghousul Alam
and Jahangir :-
Hazrat Sulatan Saiyed Ashraf (R.A) attained the status of
Mahbooyat (Belovedhood) i. e Mahboobe Yazdani on 27th Ramdan 782 (A.H.) while
he was amongst his disciples at Roohhabad. Suddenley it began to sound from
every “ Ashraf is my Mahboob ” This heavenly sound was glad tidings of the
status of corner Mahboobyat (belovedhood) since then , he began to be called “
Mahboobe Yazdani ” It was the sublime spirituality of sultan Makhdoom Simnanni
(R.A) that he performed morning prayer in Masjide Haram dail;y . The day he was
bestowed with this spiritual honour Hazrat Najmuddin Asfahani (R.A) was in Kaba
Sharif. Seeing Sultan Simnani (R.A.) coming to say morning prayer in Kaba he
said “ Come , Come Mahboobe Yazadani ; may this title from Allah be fortunate
for you.
It is a historical fact that Hazrat Sulatan Makhdoom
Simnani was endowed with the dignity of Ghous in the Khanquah of Hazrat Banda
Nawaz Gesu Daraz (R.A) on first Rajab 770 (A.H). Hence forward he is called as
Ghousul Alam. The title of Jahangir tagged with his name is also very famous .
One day he was in the Khauquah of his Shaikh (R.A) amongst the disciples. All
of a sudden, echo of Jahangir Began to resound from the doors and walls of the
Khanquah. Hearing it, Hazrat Shaikh Alaul Haque (R.A) engrossed in meditation
(Moraquba) and after a little while, raised his head and honoured him with the
title of Jahangir as it was a heavenly title confirmed on him.
Directions of Hazrat Saiyed Makhdoom Ashraf Simnani (R.A)
:-
1. Knowledge is the shining sun and skills are its rays.
2. After Iman (Belief) and Touhid, (Unitarianism) it is
obligatory on man (Banda) to know injections of Shariat (Revealed Law) and
Aquaede Haququah (True doctrines)
3. Gain knowledge as illiterate devotee is the follower of
Devil.
4. The difference between Islamic Savant and worldly savant
is just like the difference between pure and impure silver
5. A strayed learned is like the sunken boat which sinks
itself and makes others drown.
6. Learned without action is like a glass without tin
(Qualai).
7. Don't be empty handed of actions and conditions; make
sure that only Knowledge can not help you.
8. Remembrance of virtuous persons and memoir of mystics is
a light that cast shadow on the seeker of guidance.
9. Recollect any word of a holy man; and if it is not
possible keep in mind his name; You will be benefited.
10. To know is shariat (Revealed Law) and make practice in
accordance with knowledge is Tariquat (Path) and to achieve objectives of both
is Haquiquat (Reality).
11. He, who does not follow shariat (Revealed Law) in
tariquat, (path) is deprived of benefits of Tariquat (Path).
12. The man who will be staunch follower of shariat ,
(revealed law) the way to Tariquat will open automatically; and when he would
have obtained Tariquat (path) with shariat (revealed law) the splendour of
Haquiquat (reality) will itself be illuminated.
13. In suluk (Holy way) if one commits slightest deviation
from the way of obedience to the Holy prophet (S.A.W.) then it will be
impossible to reach desired destination.
14. To create love and affection of Allah in the hearts of
Slave (Banda) and get their hearts engrossed in the intimacy of Allah is the
work of Mashaekhe Tariquat (Holy persons of path).
15. Shaikh (Elder) is just like a competent and experienced
physian who diagnoses medicine suitable to the disease and temperament of the
patient.
16. Food is like a seed which takes root in the land of
salik's stomach and grows tree of actions (Aamal) if the food is lawful the
tree of good action grows; and if it is unlawful, the tree of disobedience and
sin grows; if it is doubtful the tree of vicious ideas and negligence in prayer
grows.
17.After performing Faraezo wajebat (Divine command and
obligatory) it is essential for seeker of spirituality to pass his valuable
life in the company of holy persons as only one meeting with such persons is so
much useful that can't be gained by a number of chillah (sitting in meditation
for fourty day) and vigorous Mojaheda (Great struggle).
18. A slave (Banda) should pray and merciful (Karim) is
worthy of kindness ; one should be so engrossed in his prayer that he should
forget one's existence.
19. It is the condition that one should be guarded from sin
as is the conditions for the prophet to be guiltless (masum).
20. One of the conditions of wali (Friend of Allah) is that
he should be follower of prophet (S.A.W) in his word, action and belief.
21. The condition for wali (Friend of Allah) is that he
should be learned not ignorant.
22. Aulia (Friend of Allah) are companion and minister of
the Devine court and act according to wishes of Allah.
Perception of Savants and Holy man :-
(1) Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haque Mohoddis
Dehlawi :-
In his book Akhbarul Akhyar, has mentioned him as a
great Sufi (saint) of his time. About his Shrin at Kichowcha Sharif , he has
written that it is very effecious to repel Aseb and Zin and for this, it is
famous every where. With reference to lataefe Ashrafi, compiled by Hazrat Nizam
Yamani (R.A.), he has acknowledged his greatness as a savant of Islam by presenting
his theological and philosophical ideas particularly his notion about the
belief of Faroah (Firun).
(2) Shaikh Abdur
Rahman Jami (R.A.) :-
Hazrat Shaikh Abdur Rahman Jami in his world fame book,
Nafhatulins, has derived his theological and philosophical saying showing
utmost regard to this supreme saint of Islam. The opinion of Hazrat Makhdoom
Simnani and Shaikh Abdur Rahman Jami is same about Hafiz Shirazi . In his book,
Nafhatulins, he has written that one of the holy saints of chishtia order deems
no Diwan (colletion of poems) better than the Diwane Hafiz Shirazi. From “ one
of the saint of chishtia order “ he means Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Ashraf jahangir
Simnani(R.A.)
3) Shaikh Abdur Rahman Chishti :-
Hazrat Shaikh Abdur Rahman Chisti writes “ He (Saiyed
Ashraf) had khelafat () from fourteen order because he has availed the company
of all holy saints (Sufis) of his time. After Hazrat Nizamuddin Mehboobe Ilahi,
(R.A.) he revived spiritual instructions and reformation ; In the declaration
of realities he was the interpreter of words of Allah, Hadith of the prophet
(S.A.W.) and sayings of Hazrat Moula Ali Murtaza (R.A.)
It is a historical fact that Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Ashraf
Jahangir Simnani (R.A.) made kichowcha Sharif centre of his rectitude (Rushd)
and guidance at the intimation of his Shaikh Hazrat Alualhaque Waddin Pandwi.
He came here and got constructed. Khauquahe Ashrafia taking part himself in the
construction work with his disciples.
He also
got constructed two mosques: one for gents and second for ladies and a tomb on
his private room. At that time, kichowcha sharif was inhabitated by Sadhus
(Sairts) and Jogies (Hermits). Consequently, the darkness of infidelity had
taken this area in its grip. Hence one can easily assess the difficulties faced
by him in settling there and lighting the candle of Islam.
But his
spiritual eminence and purity of character, which has been the special
characteristic of Sufi (Holy Saint), made the non – believers captivated , and
in short period , millions of infidels accepted Islam and came in the Silsilae
Ashrafia (Order of Ashrafia). In short, his services to the cause of Islam and
mysticism are undoubtedly of great value and a landmark in the history of
Islam.
Hazrat Sultan Saiyed Ashraf Jahangir Simnani
(R.A.) was on such a supreme status of mysticism and spirituality that
uncountable miracles (Karamat) at different times and at different places are
scattered in the pages of History. It is an undeniable fact that every moment
of his life was miracle oriented, impressive and effectual, some miracles
(Karmat)are stated here:-
(a) Once he was travelling in the juridiction of Amir
Taimur who was captivated to see him and showed utmost regard to him. Climbing
on a hill with Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani; (R.A.) he said , “As far as your eyes
see; I will make gift all the areas coming in your sight.” Hazrat Makhdoom
Simnani said,” You are not the owner of the area coming in my sight, “ Then he
kept his hand on his head and asked as to what he was seeing. He replied that
he was seeing Mecea and Media . Then he again enquired if that area belonged to
him . Amir Taimur replied in negative and got ashamed . His firm belief
(Aquidat) and supplication (Neyazamandi) increased a good deal to see such a
great mystic in whose sight is whole world.
(b) Once a woman, taking his half dead son, came to his
Khanquah (an abode for holy man) and entreated with tearful eyes to pray for
his life. In the meantime, the boy took his last breath and died before him.
She began to weep bitterly and said with folded hands. You are Allahs friend
(Waliulah); Bring my son to life.” He said , “ life and death is in the hand of
Allah; what a slave (Banda) can do.” Hearing it , the ill-fated woman started weeping
with such mournful voice that his heart filled with pity and an astonishing
condition prevailed on his face. Solacing the grieved woman , Hazrat Makhdoom
Simnani said in full eminence (Jalal), "I give ten years from my life and
after ten years this boy will die.” He prayed to Allah for his life and ordered
the dead boy to stand up in the name of Allah . The dead boy stood up and got
life for ten years. Truly he died after ten years.
When Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani (R.A.) came to kichowcha
Sharif from Jaunpur , the first man who met him was Malik Mohmood . He visited
the round tank with Malik Mahmood and told that was the very place intimated by
Shaikh Alaul haque Waddin (R.A.) Malik Mahmood told him that there lived a
veteran Jogi (Hermit) with his five hundred disciples who would not tolerate
his presence there. Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani asked one of his followers to go
and ask the hermit (Jogi) to vacant the place and go elsewhere.
The hermit told in reply that it was very
difficult to turn him out from there except with the power of miracle.Hearing
it, Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani (R.A.)asked Jamal uddin Rawat who had come in the
chain of his disciples very day to go and present before the Jogi (Hermit) what
he desired . Jamaluddin hesitated a bit but Hazrat Makhdoom (R.A.) called him
and put the betel leaf he was chewing in to his mouth as a result of which his
condition changed.
He went
with endowed courage and bounty to face the great Juggler (Shobadah Baz)
hermit. The hermit used all his powers of conjurity but failed . At last , he
threw his hand stick in the air and Jamaluddin Rawat too sent the stick of his
Shaikh in the air. It brought down the stick of the hermit beating harshly . At
last the hermit Surrendered and asked to take him before Hazrat Sultan Makhdoom
Simnani (R.A.) He went there along with his five hundred followers and bowed
down his head on his feet and embraced Islam will all his followers.
c. On his return from Pandawa Sharif one morning he was
sitting with his disciples after prayer of Ashraque ( Prayer after Sunrise) Some jestlers
came there to ridicule him. They brought an alive man wrapped in coffin in the
shape of a dead body and requested him to say funeral prayer . When these
jestlers pressed him much, he asked one of his disciples to say funeral prayer
according to their wishes.The disciple said funeral prayer. They were waiting
for his standing up but he was actually dead. This astonishing miracle spread
just like wild fire in the town and created uproar . Hazrat Nizam Yamani has
written a couplet on this incident.
“Kase Ku Az
Buzurgan Khanda Giraft
Bajuz Girya Azo Digar Che Ayad”.
Meaning: He who
ridiculed with elders, would get nothing except weeping.
Once
Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani, (R.A) with his disciples was passing through Banaras. One of the disciple was fascinated to see an
idol in the temple and kept on seeing it. The carvan of Makhdoom Simnani had
marched to some distance ; it came to know that a disciple lagged behind and is
in the temple. Hazrat Makhdoom simnani (R.A.) asked one of his followers to go
and tell the idol to come with him. He went there and told as he was ordered.
The idol moved and changed in to a beautiful girl and came before him and
embraced Islam. Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani (R.A) got his lover disciple married
with the idol.
Truly Hazrat Moulana Room has said :
”Aulia
Ra Hast Qudrat Azilah
Teere Jasta Baz Gardanadz Rah.”
The above
stated miracles indicate his mystical and spiritual status and also
extraordinary and most valuable services to the cause of Islam. It can be said
without fear of contradiction that so long the world exists, The flag of his
greatness and supremacy will continue unfurling and candle of spirituality
lighted by him will go on showing light to humanity.
Every followers of Ashrafia order should endeavor to follow
the doctrines laid down by him so that one may avail the benefits of both
world.
Hazrat Makhdoom Simnani (R.A.) left this world on 28th
Muharram 808 (AH) Before his death, he had got prepared his grave. He went on
26th Muharram to visit his grave where he saw pen and paper kept in the side of
grave. He sat in the grave and wrote two booklets namely Basharatul Muradin and
Resalai Qubria some extracts from Resalai Quabria is presented.
In this short time (how long I stayed in the grave) seventy
thousand splendor (Tajalli) of elegance (jamal) of Allah descended on this
Faquir ; and intimate friends (Moquarraban) of Allah (Angiles) showed so much
exalting (Izaz) and kindness that can’t be expressed in words; the announcer
from the Sublime court of Allah (Bargehe Ilahi) announced in the world of
angles (Alame Malakut) That “ Ashraf is my beloved (Mahboob) I (Allah) write
kindness and forgiveness on the forehead of his disciples; and cares his
disciples with absolution (Magferat) and forgiveness (Mafi)”. All prais to
Allah this glad lidings for our companions. After that it was the order of
Allah, eight thousands angles Thirty thousand of Haramain sharifain , one
thousand from bailtul Moquaddes , one thousand s Abdal of Maghrib (west) one
thousand Rejalud Ghaib of Sarndip and one thousand maradane Ghaib from yaman
will perform your bath your funeral prayer will be said infront of baillutulah
Sharif and you will be buried in the earth for the benefit of slaves (Banda); he
who comes on your grave will get his end and absolution (Maghferat)
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