Imdadullah Muhajir Makki

Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki (December 31, 1817 – October 18, 1899)[1] was a South Asian Muslim scholar and a saint in Chishti Sufism.[2][3]

Early life

Haji Imdadullah Muhaajir Makki was born in Nanauta, a town in the district of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India on December 31, 1817.

Religious work and travels

At the age of eighteen, his bay'at was accepted by Nasiruddin Naqshbandi. Later he went to study under Mianji, after whose death he became a recluse. After wandering in the wilderness for six months he was overcome by a strong urge to travel to Medina. On December 7, 1845, he arrived at Bandares. From there, he departed for Arafaat.

After the completion of his hajj, Imadadullah remained with Ishaq Muhajir Makki and others. Shah informed him that, after his pilgrimage to Medina, he should return to India. Sayyid Qudratullah Banarasi Makki sent several of his murids to accompany him to Medina.

Freedom Struggle against the Britishers

In Thana Bhawan, the Sunnis declared Haji Imdadullah their Ameer. In May 1857 the Battle of Shamli took place between the forces of Haji Imdadullah and the British.

Death

Imadadullah was of frail physical stature. In his last years, his body deteriorated to such an extent that, towards his death, it became difficult for him to even turn onto his side. He died on Wednesday, October 18, 1899 at the age of eighty-one.

Written works

The following are the most renowned of his works:

See also

References

  1. Scott A. Kugle, Sufis and Saints' Bodies, p 222. ISBN 0807872776
  2. Scott A. Kugle, Sufis and Saints' Bodies, p 223. ISBN 0807872776
  3. Sherali Tareen (Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, Pennsylvania), Haji Imdadullah’s Hermeneutics of Reconciliation, p 3.
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