Month of Prophet Muhammad alaihissalam

Assalamualikum
Mahe shabaan shareef Mubarak
15th shabaan Shabe Baraat or Lailatul bara'a  Mubarak

Sha’abaan – month of forgiveness of sins:

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Anas bin Malik (May Allah be well pleased with him), he said that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) among the great months of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is the month of Rajab and that is the month of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). The one who respects and reveres Rajab verily reveres the commands of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) will enter the person into Jannah who reveres His command and will grant him His pleasure.
Sha’abaan is My month. Whoever reveres Sha’abaan verily reveres My command and whoever respects My command, on the day of the Qiyamah, I will be the his helper and a source of good for him.
Ramadhan is the month of My Ummah. Whoever respects Ramadhan and maintains its sanctity and does not violate it and fasts in its days and stands up in worship in its nights and saves his organs, that person will come out of Ramadhan in such a state that there will no sin on him for which Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) will call him to account.
(Baihaqi, Shu’abul Iman, Hadith No: 3652, Kanz Ul ‘Ummal, Hadith No: 35216)

 

 

Hadith related from the Companion Abdullah b.'Amr (May Allaah be pleased with him) which says that the Prophet(Sallalahu Alaihi Wassalam) said: "Allah looks at His creation during the night of the

15th of Sha'ban and He forgives His servants except two- one intent on hatred (mushanin) and a murderer (qatilu nafs). ( Ref : Musnad Ahmad 2/176 #6642. Al-Bazzar also related this Hadith and he classified it as 'hasan'. )

 

Imam Suyuti (Rh)says in his Haqiqat al-sunna wa al-bid`a:“As for the night of mid-Sha`ban, it has great merit and it is desirable (mustahabb) to spend part of it in supererogatory worship.” ( Ref: Suyuti, Haqiqat al-sunna wa al-bid`a aw al-amr bi al-ittiba` wa al-nahi `an al-ibtida` (1405/1985 ed.) p. 58. He adds: "However, this must be done alone, not in congregation.")

 

Five letters of the word Sha’abaan and what they mean

The leader of all saints, Hadhrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (May Allah sanctify his soul) says
about the secret meanings hidden in the word “Sha’abaan”:
There are five letters in the word “Sha’abaan” (i.e. in the Arabic word):
The Arabic “Sheen,” which stands “Sharaf” i.e. honor.
“’Ain,” which stands for “’Ulu” i.e. elevation.
“Ba” which stands for “birr” i.e. virtuousness.
“Alif” which stands for “Ulfat” i.e. love
“Noon” which stands for “Noor” i.e. radiance, light.

These letters indicate that in the month of Sha’abaan, the worshippers of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) are granted these bounties by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala).

 

Hadhrat Ghouse Azam Dastagir (May Allah be well pleased with him) points out the temporary nature of this world and the changing of times and says about the importance of the month of Sha’abaan in these words:

Life has 3 states:

The past state, the present state and the future state.

 In the same way, there are 3 months: Rajab, which has passed and will not return and

Ramadhan, which we are waiting for. We do not know whether we will be alive to get it

or not and Sha’abaan is the link between these 2 months.

We should consider obedience to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) as a respipte (Ghaneemat)
(Ghuniya Lit talibi tariqil haqqi, Vol. 1, Pg No: 188)

 

Sha’abaan is the month of Durud:

The verse of Durud was revealed in this month and the command for Durud was given to us, so for this reason we are asked to send a lot of Durud on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in this month. As given in Ghuniya Lit talibi  tariqil haqqi, Vol. 1, Pg No:188:

 

The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would fast for the whole of Sha’abaan. When I asked Him, He (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) writes (the names of) all those who would die in this year in this night. I desire that My time of passing away should be when I am fasting. The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: This is that month between Rajab and Ramadhan, which people do not think about and this is the month in which deeds (a’amaal) are presented before Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), so I want that I should be fasting and My deeds should be presented before Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala).(Sunan Nasai, Vol. 1, Pg No: 321. Hadith No: 2317, Musnad Imam Ahmed, Musnad UlAnsaar, Hadith No: 20758)

 

All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.

 

wassalam

“Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani powers over the souls of this disciples extend beyond the grave.

 

 

“Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani powers over the souls of this disciples extend beyond the grave.

 One day in Baghdad a man informed him that his deceased father appeared to him in a dream, and informed him he was being tortured in his grave..., and therefore the son should appeal to the venerable Ghawth al-Adham to intercede for his soul. The man approached the venerable Ghawth al-Adham and informed him his father was suffering from the punishment of the grave, and appealed to him to intercede on his behalf. The venerable Ghawth al-Adham asked the visitor, “Did your father ever visit my Madrassah?” Yes he answered. The venerable Ghawth then remained silent for some time and referred no further on the matter. A few days later, the man returned to the venerable Ghawth al-Adham saying that his father appeared again to him in a dream, this time, he was wearing a green robe, and informed him his punishment has been lifted due to the venerable Ghawth al-Adham‘s intercession”

 

Urs-e-Shareef 2012 posters

Bismillah hirrahman nirraheem
Nahmadahu va nusalli ala rasoolahil kareem

Assalamualikum va rahmatullahi va barakatahu

Darga-e-Gaffaria  URS-E-SHAREEF 2012 details are

Nashaan shareef        Thursday     05/04/2012
Sandal shareef           Friday          06/04/2012
Urs shareef                Saturday      07/04/2012
Ziarat or tahleel         Sunday         08/04/2012

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wassalam

Virtues of Sayyid-us-shuhadaa Imam Hussain salaamullah alaihi

Shaykh Jami radiallahu ta’ala anh writes that the Messenger of Allah Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam was one day seated with Imam Hussain salamuallah alaihi on his right and Ibrahim salamuallah alaihi(Son of prophet alaihissalam) on his left. 


Sayyiduna Jibril alaihissalam descended and said to the beloved of Allah Prophet Mohammad alaihissalam that the Lord would not allow both of these two children remain with the Messenger alaihissalam as one of them would have to return to the Lord. It was now the Beloved’s (prophets) choice as to which one of these two beloved children would remain on the earth and which one return to Allah the almighty. Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam stated that if Imam Hussain salamuallah alaihi was to depart from this world, Sayyidah Fatimah salamullah alaihi, Sayyiduna Imam Ali salamullah alaihi as well as the Messenger of Allah Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam would be aggrieved. If Sayyiduna Ibrahim alaihissalam departed, most of the grief will be felt by the best of the creation Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam and therefore , the Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam explained how he desired to bear all the sorrow rather than witness his Beloved daughter and Son in law radiallahu ta’ala anhum ajmaeen pained by the death of beloved son. Three days after the Prophet Mohammad Alaihissalam made the magnificient choice, Sayyiduna Ibrahim alaihissalam passed away. 

 After this event, whenever Sayyiduna Imam Hussain salamuallah alaihi would come to the Beloved Prophet Mohammad alaihissalam, the Prophet alaihissalam would kiss the Forehead and welcome him. Addressing the people, The Prophet alaihissalam would say that He (alaihissalam) had sacrificed his son Sayyiduna Ibrahim alaihissalam for the sake of Sayyiduna Imam Hussain Salamullah alaihi. 
(From Shawaahid-un-Nubuwwah page 305)

Darga-e-gaffaria URUS E SHAREEF 2011: URUS SHAREEF 19/4/11

Darga-e-Gaffaria URUS E SHAREEF 2011: ZIARAT OR TAHLEEL PICTURES 20/4/2011

Nashan shareef 2010

As Salaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuhu

All Praise is due to Allah Jalla Jalaalahu, abundant and countless of Durood and Salaams upon the beloved and most Noblest of Messengers, Hadrat Muhammad Mustapha Sallal laahu Alaihi Wa Sallam as long as days and nights remain.

Assalatu vassalamu alaika ya Abdul Gaffar sha kha dri radiallahu taala anh

Assalatu vassalamu alaika ya Dastagir sha kha dri radiallahu taala anh

Assalatu vassalamu alaika ya Moulana Khader mohiuddin  sha kha dri radiallahu taala anh

Urs-e-Shareef 2010 of DARGA-E-GAFFARIA was held with atmost respect and spirituality with the blessings of HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint ALHAJ SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala and Alhamdulillah it was a grand success.

Nashaan shareef was held on 29/3/2010.

As a part of URS preparation, Darga shareef, Sama khana, Sandal ghar, Present residence, stage and in and around Darga shareef were beautifully decorated, lighted with colour lights.

On Monday After namaaz-e-Asar, All disciples and devotees assembled at SANDAL GHAR, OR SANDAL HOUSE OR GANDHAM ILLU famously known in the local language.

SANDAL GHAR is the original house where his HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK DASTAGIR SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH used to live in, where his HOLINESS SYEDI AL SHAIK GAFFAR SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH arrived first. It is this sacred place where HIS HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK DASTAGIR SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH served his master HIS HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK ABDUL GAFFAR SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH and was blessed.

Nashaan shareef procession started from sandal ghar, wherein KHALIFAS of   HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala were present with their traditional dresses and GREEN AMAMA SHAREEF, AASA SHAREEF, and floral garlands. Nashaan shareef (A FLAG) of around 25 feet , from the period of HIS HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK DASTAGIR SHA KHA DRI  RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH was highlight of Nashan shareef procession. During the procession FAKIRS OF RAFAI ORDER took part and were singing NAAT SHAREEF, Manqabat in praise of sufi saints tareeqa and sufi saints.

Lot of people participated in the procession. Finally NASHAAN SHAREEF reached DARGA SHRINE at the time of magrib. Later after having fateha  in Darga, FLAG was hoisted on SAMAKHANA (AFTER the construction of shrine HIS HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK DASTAGIR SHA KHA DRI  RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH shifted to this house where HIS HOLINESS SYEDI AL SHAIK MOULANA MOULVI KHADER MOHIUDDIN SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH spent his whole life). 

Later another flag was hoisted on the present residence of HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint ALHAJ SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala adjacent to the shrine. With the hoisting of flag It is declared as URS begun.

Sandal shareef 2010

Sandal shareef was held on 30/3/2010.

Sandal shareef prepeartion started from the night of Nashaan shareef. On moday night around 1pm Dastagir saheb and moulana saheb along with few selective desciples entered the Darga, later it was locked from inside. With atmost respect inner darga was cleaned. Much is not disclosed about as it was kept secret. After this GADDENASHEEN was spread on, in SAME KHANA, where he khalifas were seated and had Fateha on their spiritual lineage after KHATME QURAAN shareef.

Later in the afternoon khalifas Inaugurated DAAWATE-AAM by performing fateha on the food.

On Tuesday evening after Namaaz-e-Ishan, another KHATME-QURAAN shareef was done in the present residence of HIS HOLINESS ALHAJ Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi.

 Later in the night around 11pm sahebs moved to sandal ghar, wherein Sandal shareef was prepared and Fateha , darood was practiced. 

All the khalifas participated in the event, but every participant missed HIS HOLINESS ALHAJ Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala, as he could not make to the procession. Khalifas wore their traditional dresses  and GREEN AMAMA SHAREEF, AASA SHAREEF, and floral garlands. Major desciples and Faqirs  also wore garlands. The sandal procession  of DARGA-E-GAFFARIA is famously know for it purity and respect.

By the time the procession started it is almost half past 12 am. Lot of people gathered in the procession, and gaffaria youth played a major role in maintaining the crowd. Amidst the faqirs Sufiana kalam and Dhaptis, fireworks, with spiritual chantings procession started with atmost dignity and respect.

Sandal shareef was carried in 2 silver pots on the heads of 2 dignified selective disciples. They were seated in CHANDINI vehicle, which was well decorated.

Infront of Chandini vehicle there was another chandini dera where CHADARS, ITR, ROSEWATER were carried. Infront of this section Khalifas were present, on either side with peackcoks fins. Infront of Khalifas on bothsides Faqirs were present followed by the desciples, devotees and general people. Indeed words fall short to explain the julus. It was a treat to eyes for some, a treat to heart for some, a treat to soul for some.

For some it was like a spiritual journey culminatining at Darga, which I cannot explain here. However it was as if a spiritual travel from the naaf (ambelical spot) to heart or to above stations.

When the procession reached chauk (town centre), The faqirs Acts of Zarb were highlight of the procession. Where they performed unbelievable acts with the blessings and permission of Khalifa with the help of swords, Sharp needles and some other instruments which I am unable to name. However large number of Gaffariya youth also participated in this ZARB event. This Zarb event by faqirs directly or indirectly influenced the people in their aqeeda on Allmighty Allah subhana va taala , which was a part of journey. All along the procession people were chanting Darood-e-shareef and were sending salams on the Purpose of creation Prohet MUHAMMED alaihissalam.

Later the procession reached Darga centre, wonderful and spectacular display of fireworks was witnessed followed by tasha men.

Finally the julus reached DARGA shareef around 2:30 am. Aastana salaam was followed by Faqirs salaam followed by Fateha and Aesale thawab of Quran shareef. After fateha, chadar poshi, gulposhi, itr and rose water sprinkling were performed. Finally Sandal poshi was practiced by khalifa followed by faqirs and later by the people. All the people who took part in the sandal julus were happy as major people took part in sandal poshi.

As the call for fajar prayer was given, Khalifa stopped the sandal poshi , removed their traditional dresses in samakhana, offered fajr Namaaz. With this sandal shareef programme ended  through which the participants attained spiritual enlightment.

As it was around 6:30 am, Khalifas were served with coffee all along the inmates of SAMA KHANA joined them. 

urus-e-shareef 2010

Urs-e-shareef was held on 31/3/2010.

On Wednesday early in the afternoon urs-e-shareef programme started.

It is a practice of Desciples who come to the shrine to cook food , sweets and perform Aesal thawab on Buzurgaane Darga-e-Gaffaria from the time  of where HIS HOLINESS SYEDI ALSHAIK DASTAGIR SHA KHA DRI RADIALLAHU TAALA ANH.  Almost all the devotes took part as the khalifas of HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala  participated in Aesale Thawab programme. DAAWATE-AAM was also held on URS day . This programme finished by 3 pm.

In the after noon, after Namaze ASR , Bulls from different places participated in a contest, where in their power was tested and owner of the best pair was awarded prize money. As major disciples of the shrine were farmers this event was held to make them happy.

By the evening, lot of people gathered in for URS. Uncontrollable people and traffic was out of control . All the trains and buses to the town were full. All the roads leading to Shrine were full. Inside the darga ground the situation is unexplainable. Full of people with almost no space left. But thanks to the Police department for  controlling the traffic by imposing traffic restrictions on urs and sandal days.

All political party leaders of the district made a point to visit the shrine and were all in praise of the unity and integrity of the desciples of the shrine known for.

As the sunset, as the time passed unbelievable number of people turned out for Qawwali.

QAWWALI:

This urs celebrations are also famously known for its qawwali.

Nizami brothers of Delhi and Saleem sabiri of Rajasthan took part in SAMA (qawwali) programme. Qawwali is conducted for 2 days i.e on Sandal day and on Urs day. However on sandal shareef day people throng alongwith sandal shareef, hence on URS day main attraction is SAMA programme.

The qawwals moved the hearts with beautiful rendering of kalam  on HAMD, NAAT ,MANQABAT  and SUFIANA KALAM.

Khalifas of HIS HOLINESS ALHAJ Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala viz    SHA MOHAMMED DASTAGIR KHA DRI, SHA MOHAMMED KHADER MOHIUDDIN KHA DRI and others joined the sama around 12:45 am. While they were approaching the stage people were thronging to see them, to touch them thereby getting the blessings. Thanks to GAFFARIYA  YOUTH they formed human chains on both sides of Khalifas and escorted them to stage. Both qawwals took blessings of the Khalifas and witheir Ijaza started sama. Janab Saleem sabiri started the Natia sufiana kalam “MOHAMMED KE SHEHR MEIN” and was appreciated by the khalifas and people around. Later janab Nizami brothers beautifully rendered sufiana kalam “MERA PEER BADSHA HI ,GAFFAR BADSHA HI ,  ZAHIR BADSHA HI” captured all the hearts. Khalifas bestowed the qawwals with hadiya, the murideen , the common people, devotees all were  moved by the kalam. People were in to tears, wajd and almost all people felt a state of spiritual ascension. The presence of khalifas was a prime factor in the success of SAMA.

Later at around 4 am khalifas return back to the residence of present sajjada nasheen HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala.

Inshallah I shall try to include qawwali clips in the same post.

With this URS e shareef concluded.

Ziarat or tahleel 2010

Ziarat or tahleel was held on 1/4/2010:

This is the final day of URS celebrations.

At around 11am, Khalifas all along with the murideen started to sandal ghar , from there they participated in a procession with Small sandal bowl. This is infamously known as the day of Murideens, as Mureeds demonstrate  respective cultural and traditional activities. Some demonstrate LAKDI KA PHERA, some demonstrate actions of KUSHTI all along tashas, some do raks , and some dance out of sheer joy. All the devotees of all the ages  took part and they did not care the heat around 40degrees celcius. From some point it was also as if sun was also trying to witness the happenings of the procession, as all other processions tookpart in moon light.

Julus reached Darga shareef at around 1:50pm. Khalifas stood infront of the shrine. It seems as if they were looking for something. They were waiting for someone. Later same state was seen in murideen. They were all waitng for the sajjada nasheen HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint ALHAJ SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala precence.

Finally the time has come, for which the khallifas were waitng

Parwanas were waiting, Deewanas  were waiting, Ishq ke mare were waitng

An i20 car arrived, suddenly a silence was felt around.

All eyes turned towards the vehicle

Khalifa Dastagir saheb was in to tears and moved near to the car alongwith the Khalifa moulana saheb.

As the front door of the car opened, Murideens joy was out of the world by the nazara.

The best of nazara in this world

The nazara for which eyes were striving, The nazara for which heart was striving

The nazara for which soul was striving

The shama of parvanas, Ishq ke maaron ka manzile ishq, Becharon ka chaara,

Gam ke maaron ka gamkhwar, Baqshish ka saama, kishti e nooh, Salaar e khafila,

Imamul AARIFEEN val muttaqeen

HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint ALHAJ SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala ka nazaara

“SHAMA KO PARWANA, BUL BUL KO PHOOL  BAS

BU BAKR KE LIYE ALLAH KA RASOOL  BAS (Allama iqbal)

HUM AASHIQON KE LIYE ZAHIR PIA KA EK NAZARA  BAS”

Bekhud kiye dete hain  Andaaze hijaabana

AA dil mein tujhe rakhlun, aey jalwae jaanaana

Jee chahta hai tohfe mein bhejun unhen Aankhen

Darshan ka to darshan ho,  Nazrane ka nazrana

Sange dare jaana par karta hun jabeen saayee

Sajda na samajh najdi , sar deta hun nazraana

Itna to karam karna , Aey nazre kareemaana

Jab jaan labon par ho, tum saamne aajaana  (Kalaame BEDAM warsi)

When the sufi saint entered sahan of darga murideen started crying, doing raks, some were in state of wajd. All tried to have paabosi, but understanding the uncontrollable situation gaffaria youth formed human chain around the sufi saint and avoided people. Khalifa moulana saheb took of his garland and with the flowers of the garland he welcomed or to say escorted sufi saint in to darga by placing the flowers under his holy feet.

All the khalifas Dastagir saheb, Moulana saheb, Ghousepak saheb, Zia saheb, Sarfaraz saheb, Ismail saheb and kids of his gharana viz faizan and fayaz entered the shrine all along the side of sufi saint. Sufi saint performed Fateha and Aesale thawab on the buzurgaane deen of DARGA E GAFFARIA, and later presented sandal shareef.

HIS HOLINESS ALHAJ Sufi saint SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala gave izaja to Dastagir saheb to distribute the sandal shareef to devotees, while the khalifa was distributing sandal shareef the sufi saint moved to sama khana, there he offered Fateha on Dadima and Ammajaan. Later he was fecilitated on GADDENASHEEN for a short while. After blessing the people he moved back to his residence. Until the sufi saint was there in the Darga premises, unexplainable spiritual change experienced.

After the distribution of Sandal shareef Khalifa Dastagir saheb sat on GADDI and ordered devotees to bring the tabarruk to be distributed. Later the khalifa distributed the Tabarruk by calling the names of the sufi saints in darga and present sajjada nasheen and khalifas .

Later the khalifa called important devotees and groups from different places and offered the tabarruk to them. Finally the tabarruk was distributed to common people. Distribution of tabarruk is the main feature of Ziarat.

Later in the evening The flag which was hoisted on SAMAKAHAN  was taken off declaring with this the urus celebrations ended by the khalifas.

In the ziarat or tahleel night, at tahajjud waqt , around 175 people (both men and women) were accepted as desciples of QADIRI order by HIS HOLINESS Sufi saint ALHAJ SYEDI AL SHAIK ZAHIRUDDIN SHA KHA DRI hifzullahi taala.

All major news papers continuously covered the news for 5 days. Television channels viz ETV2, ZEE telugu took the interview of sufi saint and will be telecasted in special programmes.

May Allah, through the Wasila of His Beloved Habeeb Sallal Laahu Alayhi Wasallam, increase our love for His Beloved Sallal Laahu Alayhi Wasallam, increase us in knowledge and experience of His vast Compassion and Mercy. Aameen.