Sufi Saint Shaiq al Mashaiq Sayyedi va Murshidi Haji Zahiruddin sha kha dri Rizwanullahi alaihirrahma

Bismillah hirrahman nirraheem

Nahmadahu va nusalli ala rasoolahil kareem

Haq Zaheer     Ya Zaheer

Assalamu `alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa barakatahu

Sufi Saint Shaiq al Mashaiq Sayyedi va Murshidi Haji Zahiruddin sha kha dri (Rizwanullahi alaihirrahma). He was born in Kamalapuram, an Indian town in Deccan On Thursday the 14th of Ramadan shareef accordingly 1^st January 1946. He breathed his last at the age of Sixty eight  years on 11^th Dhul-Hijja 1434 hijri, accordingly 17^th October 2013 Thursday.

Inna li-llahi wa-inna ilayhi raji`un

The shaykh’s  family is one of the most respected families in Deccan, where in were shaykh’s of Qadiri sufi order.

He grew up in Kamalapuram and read the holy Qur’an and other Islamic sciences with his father Shaykh Khader Mouhiuddin ridwanullahi alaihirrahma at a very young age..

It is without doubt that Shaykh was Tourchbearer for the Qadiria sufi order.

His qualities were many, his skills outstanding. Not only was he the leader of the Qadiria Tariqa in his time but also a guiding force for the people for all walks of life.

His true fame came with his immense and intense love for our Master Mohammad alaihissalam. The follower of the ecstatic school of Sufism, he is famous for the boldness of his expression of the mystic’s complete absorption into the Godhead.Such incredible love is not seen in our times.

He achieved immortality by dint of his strength and nobility of character, modesty, humbleness, pursuit of truth, self-discipline, renunciation, sacrifice, service, faith, hope and belief.

After great trials, tribulations, privations, hardships and rigours he obtained fame, following respect, prestige and above all, the crown of immortality.

Throughout his life he exhibited very many supernatural powers. He had to exhibit those powers in order to fulfil his mission in life, which was the propagation of Truth. Society was at its lowest ebb spiritually and he assigned to himself the task of reconstruction, renovation, regeneration and reorientation of society in order to re-establish a new social order based on love, righteousness, truth and justice

Shaykh was an outstanding sufi saint of eminence and repute. His preachings and discourses swayed the masses and the classes. There can be no doubt that the world can still learn much from his writing, teachings, sayings and preachings. His message is a sacred trust. His life is a shining example of victory of truth and righteousness over the forces of darkness and deception.

He was a man of forbearance, never becoming angry except for the sake of Allah.

He was generous, and never refused a beggar. Many a  time we saw people come to him,

Whom he would feed and give to generously, especially during religious festivals, when people would come to his house. You would see great throngs of people coming and eating the food That was prepared there, and the smile would not leave his face.

His characteristics, may Allah be pleased with him, included his bigheartedness, and his

concern to give people guidance in times of trial, and immense patience, and a cheery

countenance; Just by looking at his radiant face sinners repented by his hand, and by the grace of keeping his company became believers, and knowers of Allah!

Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him) was a man of fine character and behaviour, which

Encouraged people to come to him, and gain knowledge from him of true Sufism, until it was Said  that Shaykh did not become famous by virtue of his knowledge, though he was

knowledgeable; nor did he become famous by virtue of the miracles he was vouchsafed,

though they were many; rather, he became famous because of his character and his humility and his knowledge of Allah.

If you attended one of his gatherings, you would feel as though you were in one of the

Meadows of Paradise;

He breathed his last at the age of Sixty eight  years on 11^th Dhul-Hijja 1434 hijri, accordingly 17^th October 2013 Thursday. He was buried in premises of Aashiana-e-Zahiria as per his instructions on Friday 18^th October 2013.

People of all walks of life irrespective of caste, creed, and relegion flocked to his resting place to pay homage to their dear saint.Thousands of People across attended his salat al Janaza which was lead by his Eldest son Mohammad Faizul Gaffar sha kha dri.

O Allah, bless this great Sufi Saint and grant him jannat al-firdaws, And pardon our errors and mistakes for the sake of our beloved Shaykh zahuruddin sha kha dri (noorullahi marqada), Our love for those righteous servants who love him most.

Aameen bihurmati Sayyedil Mursaleen.

7 qualities that Allah loves and 7 qualities Allah does not love

Bismillah hirrahman nirraheem
Nahmadahu va nusalli ala rasoolahil kareem

Assalamualikum va rahmatullahi va barakatahu

While surfing the net , i was prevelaged to see following article and though of sharing with you.
May Allah subhana va taala bless you
May the prophet alaihissalam be merciful

Seven Qualities that Allah Loves:
1. TAWBAH (Repentance)
"For Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly (in repentance)" [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222]

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2. TAHARAH (Purification)
"Allah loves those who keep themselves pure and clean." [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222]

3. TAQWA (Piety)
"For Allah loves the righteous (the pious)." [Surah Al Tawbah 9:4]

4. IHSAN (Goodness & Perfection)
"For Allah loves those who do good" [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:134]

5. TAWAKKAL (Trust in Allah)
"For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)."
[Surah Ali 'Imran 3:159]

6. ADL (Justice)
"For Allah loves those who judge in equity." [Surah Al Ma'idah 5:42] "For Allah loves those who are fair (and just)."
[Surah Al Hujurat 49:9]

7. SABR (Patience)
"And Allah Loves those who are firm and steadfast (As-Sabirin (the patient))." [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:146]


Seven Qualities that Allah does not Love:

1. ISRAAF (Extravagance)
"But waste not by excess: for Allah loves not the wasters (Al-Musrifun (those who waste by extravagance))."
[Surah Al An'am 6:141]

2. ISTIKBAAR (Pride)
"Verily He loves not the arrogant (proud)." [Surah Al Nahl 16:23]

3. MUKHTAL FAKHOOR (Arrogant boaster)
"For Allah loves not any arrogant boaster." [Surah Luqman 31:18]

4. UDWAAN (Transgression)
"For Allah loves not transgressors." [Surah Al Ma'idah 5:87]

5. ZULM (Evil, Wrongdoing)
"But Allah loves not those who do wrong (Zalimun (oppressors, polytheists and wrong doers))." [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:57]

6. KHIYAANAH (Treachery)
"For Allah loves not the treacherous." [Surah Al Anfal 8:58]

7. MUFSIDEEN (Mischief-makers)
"And Allah loves not those who do mischief."
[Surah Al Ma'idah 5:64]

 

 

 

 

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.

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

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.