Socio-Religious Services of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-Ur-Rahman Mubarak
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Socio-Religious services of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak Submitted to: Dr. Shahid Hassan Rizvi Submitted By: Abdul Bari Roll No: 14 Session: 2013-2015 M.Phil Department of History The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Preface Human being history is full with the description of great scholars and Sufis. Sufism or Mysticism is a part and parcel of our life. Because everyone is seeker of peace, satisfaction, dignity and success and that are found in the company of true followers of the Quran and Sunnah. The true follower of Quran and Sunnaha is called Sufi or saint. These Sufis act according to the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and they try to act their followers. They are true inheritors of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rehman Mubarak is one of them. He has played a vital role for the revival of Islam. Due to his outstanding services of Islam, he is called “Mujaddid of the time” or the renewer of Islam in the present century. The main object of this research work is to introduce the services of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rehman Mubarak and a true picture of Sufism. The first chapter begins with the introduction of Hazrat Mubarak sahib. This introduction encompasses his early life, education, entry into Sufism, emigration to Pakistan and his spiritual theosophy of the Saifia Naqshbandia order. The second chapter deals with the services of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur- Rehman Mubarak as a Mujaddid of the time. The third chapter deals with the services of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rehman Mubarak as a great Sufi. The forth chapter deals with the prominent Caliphs of Hazrat Mubarak sahib and their services. In the conclusion a profound evaluation of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rehman Mubarak’s socio-religious services, as a Mujaddid of the time and as a great Sufi of the current era has been stated concisely. It is stated that his services for the revival of Islam and Sufism are unforgettable. It is also described that it is the need of time that his services and teachings should be recognized and spread in the true sense at worldwide level. VI Table of Contents Sr. No. Content Page No. 1 Chapter No.1 01 Introduction and Thoughts 2 Chapter No.2 30 His services as a Mujaddid of the Time 3 Chapter No.3 44 His Services as a Great Sufi 4 Chapter No. 4 68 His Prominent Caliphs and Their Services 5 Conclusion 91 6 Bibliography 95 7 Glossary 99 8 Appendices 105 9 Pictures 138 VII Chapter No.01: Introduction Holy Quran tells us about the truth of History of ancient generations and accounts of different personalities so that we may recognize the truth of the past. The Holy Quran Says that ―And all that we relate to you (Mohammad. S.A.W) of the history of the messengers is in order that thereby we make firm your heart. And herein has come to you the Truth as well as a lesson and a reminder for believers‖ [1] There are two aspects of human beings without them they are not complete i.e spiritual aspect and physical aspects. That‘s why Allah Almighty sent his messengers for teaching and guidance of human beings. According to Ishtiaq Husain Quereshi, ―The very concept of a Prophet who was a man and servant of God inspired by Him to guide the erring humanity, transmitting knowledge bestowed by God to him to humanity for leading it on the right path is a positive recognition of the fact that man needs guidance and cannot discover all truth through his own efforts. This was provided by God through Prophets, of whom Mohammad (S.A.W) was the last. As the Prophetic chain was broken, guidance could be provided to the community only through men of learning and understanding‖. [2] The last Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (S.A.W) was the most knowledgeable creation of Allah--- the best and the one with the highest status. He was sent to teach the people the true religion. He showed the path to guidance and the route to success in this world and the hereafter. After Prophet (S.A.W) those who kept this path alive by following his example were the Sahaba (the companions of Prophet), then Tabiyeen, Taba Tabiyeen and till date Auliya-e-Karam are connected with same intensity of love which cannot be explained through art of linguistics, it ought to be felt. Great Auliya-e-karam such as Hazrat Abu Yazid Taifor bin Aisa titled as Bayezd Bustami (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Abu Alhasan Ali bin Jafar Kharqani (mayAllah merciful to him) 1 Hazrat Abu Ali Fazal bin Mohammad Altosi titled as Abu Ali Farmadi (May Allah merciful to To him) Abu Yaqub Khawaja Yuosaf Alhamdani Alnomani (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Abul Khaliq Khajwani Almaliki (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Arif Revgari (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Mehmod Apkhar Qanvi (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Ali Alnasaj Rameti titled as Hazrat Azizan (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Mohammad Baba Samasi (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Amer kalal (may Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Baha-udd-din Shah Naqshband (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Ala-ud-din Mohammad bin Mohammad Albukhari titled as Khawaja Attar (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Moulana Yaqub Charkhi Logari (may Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Nasir-ud-din Ubaidullah bin Mahmod Alsamarqandi titled as Khajaw Ahrar (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Moulana Mohammad Zahid Badakhshi Hisari (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Darwaish Mohammad Alkhawarzami (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Khawaja Mohammad Moqatadi Alomankangi Albukhari (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Moid-ud-din Bairung Mohammad Baqi Billah Alkabuli (May Allah merciful to him) Hazrat Imam-e- Rabbani Mujadad Alf Sani Sheikh Ahmad Alfaroqi (May Allah merciful to Him) [3] In succession with the saintly efforts of Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi who is known as a Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani, Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman (May Allah merciful to Him) performed valuable services in the field of Religion and Sufism. He devoted his whole life for the services 2 of Islam through his knowledge and wisdom. Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak was a morning star of hope not only for the Sufis but also for the true followers of Islam. Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak (May Allah merciful to Him) was an Islamic scholar and a Sufi Sheikh of the Naqshbandi Mujadadi, Chishti, Qadri and Soharwardi tariqa. He was also the founder of the Saifia, the branch of the Naqshbandia Mujaddidia order of Sufism. He belonged to Hanafi school of thought of Islam. Many people accepted Islam through Him. His followers practice strict compliance with Sunnah. Early life Hazrat Akhundzada* Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak was born in a small village Baba Kalai, Tehsil Qilawal, Disrtict Kot, Ningerhar a province of Afghanistan, about 20 km away from Jalalabad on Moharam 20,1344 A.H.(August 10,1925 A.D). But according to the book―Dra-tul-Biyan fi sirat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman(May Allah merciful to Him) in Arabic Translated by Mufti Sayed Ahmad Iyaz Shah, Maktab-e-Saifia, Markazi Astana-e-Alia Faqirabad Sharif Lahore, p-2 3, 1991, the date of birth of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman Mubarak(may Allah merciful to Him) is written 1349 A.H.[4] During His interview to the Daily Muslim, He told that He was born in Afghanistan In the province of Nangarhar which is 8 hours from the birth place of Data Gung Bakhsh Ali Hajweri (R.h). (5) His father Qari Mohammad Sarfraz khan named his son Saif-ur-Rahman but He was known by the titles of Qutab-ul-Arshad, Mujadad-e-Zaman, Imam-e-Khurasan, Pir Archi Khurasani and Hazrat Mubarak Sahib. [6] His father Sufi Sarfraz Khan was a true Muslim. He was a disciple of Sheikh Haji Mohammad Amin who belonged to Qadiriyah Sufi order. Sufi Sarfraz Khan went to see his Murshid along With his son. At the very first sight the Sheikh predicted that the child would be the Sultan of all the Auliya of his time and would be renowned throughout the world. [7] _____________________________________________________________________________ *Akhundzada is a title which is used for a teacher or teacher’s son. It was for Ulema in central Asia. In the Easter Turkistan this word is used in the meaning of Afandi (sir). It means high caliber Ulema or scholars. 3 Education He received most of his early education from his father who was his initial teacher and spiritual guide. He memorized the Few Surahs of holy Quran. His mother died when His age was13 years. At that time, the areas now included in Pakistan were Famous for religious education and attracted seekers from all Over the Muslim world. Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman moved To Peshawar (Pakistan) in the early 1940s and stayed there for many years. He received the knowledge of Hadith, Tafseer, Fiqah and Usul-e-fiqah, Aqaid and Tajweed from the prominent scholars of time. The names of some prominent teachers of Hazrat Akhundzada Saif-ur-Rahman are following 1. Hazrat Moulana Mohammad Adam khan Sahib (Amozo Gari) 2. Hazrat Moulana Mohammad Islam Sahib (Baba Kali Kot) 3. Hazrat Moulana Waleed Sahib who is known as a Mullah Sahib (Kot Haider Khail) 4. Hazrat Allama Moulvi Mohammad Aslam sahib (Kot Haider Khail) 5. Hazrat Allama Moulvi Mohammad Faqir Sahib Siray Gun day (Fared-e- Kalajat) 6. Hazrat Allama Moulana Mohammad Husain Sahib (Mitrali Gaon) 7.