Khwaja Habib Ali Shah

Shah Deccan Qutub Kokan Hazrat Khwaja Pir Hafiz Habib Ali Shah ra was born in a Sufi family, whose lineage is traced back to Abu Bakr, the first Caliph of Islam, his ancestors were Sufi masters. From SHazrat Syedna Abu Bakr Siddiq ra, the forefathers of Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah obtained the spiritual education (Tassawuf/Tariqat) and bestowed with Caliphat from their fathers[1]

Shah Deccan Qutub Kokan Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah Chisti ul Quadri Naqshbandi ra
Born Sunday, 20 Jamadi ul Thani 1236H,
Hyderabad, India
Died Thursday, 6th Dhul Hijjah 1323H, Khanqah Habibia Dockyard Road, Bombay, India, Buried on 10th Dhul Hijjah 1323H after salat Idd Al-Adha at Ahmed Bagh, Katalmandi, Hyderabad, India.
Other names Born as Habib Yarkhan Siddiqui "Habib" (Pen Name)
Title Shah Deccan, Qutub Konkan

First to arrive in India

Great grand father Hakim (doctor), Islamic scholar and a Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Abdul Ghafur Siddiqui Chinaki ra was invited to Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India, by the renowned Sufi Saint as religious scholar and teacher (Alim e Deen). He was trained in Tasswasuf / Tariqa given Caliphat by his father Hazrat Shah Mohammed Ali Siddiqui Chinaki ra, who also received Khalifat in Silsila Qadria from Hazrat Sheikh Hissamuddin Mohammed Faraq ra. Hazrat Shah Abdul Ghafur Siddiqui Chinaki ra died and buried in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

His ancestral lineage traces back to the first calipha of Islam Hazrat Syedna Abu Baker Siddiqui ra. He had 2 sons who were well trained in the science of Tassawuf and clinical medicine [2]

Family arrival at Hyderabad Deccan, India, upon the invitation of Nizam Dynasty

Paternal:

In the year 1762, Nawab Mir Nizam Ali Khan Bahadur (Asaf Jah II) recognizing the potential of Hazrat Hakim Abdul Khader Siddiqui ra invited him to Hyderabad, India. He was expert in the field of medicine and in the spiritual (Shariat and Tassawuf) sciences). He was offered the top most position in the Government "Hakim ul Hukuma (Chief Royal Physician), Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment (Sadr Sudoor Baldaiay Hyderabad)". As a token of his acknowledgement he was presented with Jagir, Mansab, property portfolio comprising several villages. He received the title of Nawab Khader Yar Khan "Mohi-ud-Dowla I". A masjid in Pathergatti (opposite present Osmania Bazaar, Hyderabad) was built by him and has been named after him, which still exists.

On the demise of Mohi ud dowla I, his younger brother Moulana Hakim Mohammed Jaffer Siddiqui ra who was also an expert in the field of medicine and in the spiritual (Shariat and Tassawuf) sciences). He was requested by the then Nizam Government to accept the responsibility "Hakim ul Hukuma (Chief Royal Physician), Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment (Sadr Sudoor Baldaiay Hyderabad)" As a token of his acknowledgement he was presented with Jagir, Mansab, property portfolio comprising several villages. He received the title of Nawab Jaffer Yar Khan Bahadur Mohi-ud-Dowla II.. He was a simple person and spread the word of Islam in newly created state of Hyderabad by Nizams as per the Sufism. He was referred by Nizam Government for Religious affairs.

Hakim Nawab Izzat Yar khan Siddiqui ra was declared "Mohi-ud-dowla III" after the demise of his father Hazrat Hakeem Mohammed Jaffer Yar khan Bahadur "Mohi ud dowla II". Nawab Izzat Yar Khan ra who was equally qualified like his father. He was an expert on spiritual teachings of Islam (Shariat and Tassawuf, authority on Hadis Nabawi saw, in addition to his family teachings of medicines. Like his father he became Islamic Scholar and advisor to the Nizam Government on Religious affairs. In 1824, a person entered Nawab Izzat Yar Khan ra Devda-House at Pathergatti, Hyderabad, India, as a disciple and patient and murdered while he was reciting and working on The Holy Quran Karim, the original Quran pak with the blood stains somehow his disciples managed took it to Karachi and it is preserved in Karachi Library, Karachi, Pakistan.

Hakim Nawab Ahmed Yar Khan ra (son of Nawab Izzat Yar Khan Mohi-ud-dowla III) a scholar of Islam, expert in medicine and spiritual sciences (Shariat and Tasssawuf) and philanthropist. He obtained the training in Tassawuf and Spiritual education from his father in Silsila Naqshbandi. He was selected for his fathers' position by the then Nizam Government and he was designated as Hakim ul Hukuma (Chief Royal Physician), Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment in Nizam Government and was awarded the title of Nawab Mohi Ud Dowla IV, with Jagir and Mansab. . He was married to Pirzadi Bibi Amatul Fatima ra (daughter of renowned Sufi Saint Hazrat Sayyid Ali Razvi Al Madani ra), she was a pious lady, who has a lineage from 4th Calipha of Islam Hazrat Syedna Hazrat Imam Ali ra. Both of them obtained additional bayat in Silsila Chishtia and Quadria from a Sufi saint from North India Hazrat Mohammed Hafiz Ali Shah Kharaibadi ra at Hyderabad. They had four sons named Mohammed Yar Khan Siddiqui ra, Nabi Yar Khan Siddiqui ra, Habib Yar Khan Siddiqui ra, and Rahman Yar Khan Siddiqui ra.

Maternal:

'Pir Tariqat Sheikh Hazrat Sayyid Ali Razvi al Madani ra' is the maternal grandfather (Nana) of Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah ra. He was a man of great piety and was a famous wali (Sufi) saint of Hydeabad, India. His mausoleum (tomb, khanqah-dargah shareef) is at Asifnagar, in the heart of the city of Hyderabad AP India, is named after him called "Mohalla Sayyid Ali Guda". Even today hundreds of disciples from all walks of life visit his shrine to pay homage and receive blessings each day.

Miraculous birth (childhood)

It is said that the birth of Khwaja Habib was foretold by the Sheikh himself, who remarked that "his" son would be born in the home of Nawaab Ahmad Yar Khan (Mohi ud dowla). At this stage the mother of Hazrat Khwaja Habib Bibi Amatul Fatima was beyond child bearing age, but since the sheikh had spoken, they believed that Allah willed otherwise.

In a couplet in Diwan Habib, Hazrat Khwaja Habib Ali Shah exhibited love for his Sheikh Hazrat Mohammed Hafiz Ali Shah Khairabadi the parental nobility and worldly life. In his discoursds he explained that the love and respect for the Sheikh the spiritual master.

''"Kar Habib Apne Pidr aur na Madr pe Ghoooror, Ishq mein falan ibn falan haach hai haach"''

English Translation of the Persian couplet:

"On your ancestry Habib be not proud aught. In the path of love So-and-So, is naught, is naught"

As predicted by Hafiz Pir Dastagir 2 years later, a male-child was born as the fourth child of Nawaab Ahmad Yar Khan, as family tradition who was named Habib Yar Khan. In Hagiography "Tadhkiratul Habib" (memorial of the beloved) by Hafiz Muhammed Fuzail Soofie Al Habibi, Durban, South Africa reported that at the time of blessed birth of Khwaja Habib a majzub stood at the door of the home in Kuch-e-Nasim Sultan (located near Machli Kaman near Charminar, Hyderabad) the palace of Nawab Ahmed Yar Khan (Mohi ud dowla), and pacing the floor in ecstasy repeatedly uttered "Shaykh Paida Shud" (English Translation: Sheikh has born)." It is to be noted according to the science of Abjad, the year of the birth of Hazrat Khwaja Habib Ali Shah is "Ya Sayyid Habib Ali Shah Chishti"

Four years later, the grand Sheikh Hazrat Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah Kharaibadi visited Hyderabad. He knowlingly enquired from Nawab Ahmed Yar Khan, "Well, well was not my child born at your home. ? Nawaab Ahmed Yar Khan replied "YES". Hafiz Pir Dastagir asked, "Well have you named him"? The Nawaab sahib replied in the affirmative. "What have you named him? ". asked the Sheikh. The Nawaab sahib replaied, "Habib Yar Khan Bahadur". Hazrat Hafiz Pir Dastagir was very pleased and said, "I have come to perform the Bismillah (Tasmi khani) ceremony of my son". On 23 Shawal 1240 AH at the age of four years four months and four days, Hafiz Pir proceeded with the Bismillah of the child and thereafter put the child on test. A handful of gold coins and a handful of sweetmeats were placed in front of the child and he was asked by the Sheikh to choose that which he desired. This child (Khwaja Habib) with saintly future placed his hands on both and said, "I will take both !". Upon this Hafiz Pir Dastagir smiled knowlingly and declared, "My child will choose spirituality over wealth, and will be a wealth of spirituality"!.

After the official Bismillah ceremony, Khwaja Habib in imitating the actions of his beloved Sheikh took to learning and memorizing the verses, meanings and ultimately the secrets of the Quran. The first impact of the soul piercing glance of the Sheikh was the love for the Quran.

Spiritual Master (Baya't)

Hazrat Khaja Pir Habib Ali Shah was bestowed with bayat (became disciple) and caliphat (given Khalifat in Sasil: Chishti, Quadri, Soharwardy, Naqshbandi ) by Shaikh ul Islam Hazrat Hafiz Sayed Khaja Mohammed Ali Shah Khairabadi Chishti, Quadri, Soharwardy, Naqshbandi ra, who was the Khalifa of Hazrath Khwaja Suleman Tawsawi ra of Punjab, India (Now in Pakistan)

Hazrat Khaja Pir Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah ra was born in 1192 AH (1778AD). He was committed/memorized the Quran to memory and enrolled as a student in Khairabad, later proceeding to Shahjahanpur (now Delhi), India. On the specific instructions of his Sheikh he started the process of taking bayaat (enrolling new Mureed in the Silsila). Thousands of people pledged (ba’it) on his hand. He established his Khanqah in Khairabad, India. It proved to be the cradle of learning which later became famous as the Khairabadi school of thought. He was a very practical man who attracted a number of knowledge-thirsty and spiritual-hungry personalities from the length and breadth of India. He spent ten years in the Haramain Sharafian(Makkah Mukkarama and Medina Munnawara)in learning and worship.

Hazrat Khaja Pir Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah ra was referred to as the “Sultan-ul-Mashaikh” and "Shaikh ul Islam". He kept away from kings and affluent arrogant people. He died on 19 Zil Qada 1266 AH at the age of 71 and buried in Khairabad, India. Beside Hazrat Khaja Habib Ali Shah ra, there were other Calipha of Hazrat Khaja Pir Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah ra in Hyderabad:

Khanqah Hafizia is situated in the Osmania Bazaar, Urdu Shareef area, Pathergatti, Hyderabad, India, now it is a chilah mubbarak of Hazrat Khaja Mohammed Hafiz Ali Shah (Pir Dastagir) (a masjid with a room where Hazrat Hafiz Pir Dastagir used to stay during his visit to Hyderabad), He never ever stayed with disciples who were Nawabs, Jagir dars, Palaces and Havelis, though many of the nobles from Nizam Court were his disciples (mureeds).

Education and training

At this tender age Khwaja Habib formally began the process of acquiring external as well as internal knowledge. By the age of six, Khwaja Habib would retire to the garden house, in a state of wudu, facing qiblah covering his face with a cloth would indulge in Muraqabah, in total privacy. By the age of nine, Khwaja Habib made it a consistent practice to be in a state of wudu. The obvious signs of wilayah that had manifest had an impact on his parents and other family members.

An anecdote narrated by several of his family members and Caliphas: During Id, Khwaja habib's father would listen to the requests of his children as to what they desired as gifts (iddi) on the occasion of happiness/id. When it came to the turn of Khwaja Habib tears would role down his eyes and he would weep and request "My dear father, whenever you visit the Khaqah of my beloved Pir-o-Murshid (Sheikh){Hazrat Hafiz Pir Dastagir}, grant me the privilege of accompanying you.".

After studying the Quran and the acquisition of the basic knowledge of Shariat Khwaja Habib was formally initiated into Tariqa by Al Marifah Hazrat Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah (Hafiz Pir Dastagir) Khairabadi. Khwaja Habib took the bayath on the hands of his Pir at the age of sixteen years six months and eleven days on 30 Moharram ul Haram 1252 H. In one of the verse in Habibul Talibun Khwaja Habib explains the feelings As :

"Hum ko Hafiz ki Gali ka woh taswur banddha, Showk Janat na raha bagh Irum bhool gaye"

English Translation of the Persian couplet:

"In the thought of Hafiz's alley I was so lost, Desire for heaven, the Gardens of Irum I forgot"

Hazrat Khawaja Habib Ali Shah in his own words reported by his Calipha Hazrat Shah Mohammed Ibrahim Soofie Habibi (whose Dargah Shareef is at Ajmer Shareef India). Afer Bayat I persistently requested from my parents to send me to the Khanqah of my Sheikh Hazrat Hafiz Pir Dastagir, but would receive no response from them. During that period a group of my spiritual brothers (Pir Bhais) was planning to visit the Sheikh in Khairabad. I secretly sent a petitionary letter by the hand of Hazrat Mirza Sardar Baig Sahib (whose Dargah Shareef is in Hyderbad, India).

When the entourage arrived in Khairabad, Hazrat Hafiz Pir Dastagir was conducting a lesson. The entourage was kissed his feet and musfah. Hafiz Pir Dastagir adjourned the class (lesson) and asked whether all was well. Everyone replied in the affirmative, having completely forgotten about the letter in the excitement of their arrival at the Khanqah of their Pir. Finally Hafiz Pir Dastagir himself was compelled to ask, "Is there anything else? Is there no letter for me?" At that moment my letter came to mind and was presented to Hafiz Pir Dastagir. It is narrated that Hafiz Pir came forward, took the letter placed it on his head, held it to his chest, and wept profusely. After a while Hafiz Pir Dastagir regained his composure and opening his arms as if motioning to someone declared resolutely, "I will call him here " ! The highlights of this incident stated in the following verse by Khwaja Habib in his diwan :

"Shukr kya uska baja laya Habib Assi - Ho gaya paesh nazar ye sag darban ka qat"

English Translation of the Persian couplet:

"How can gratitude be shown by Habib the sinner. Before his eyes was presented the lowly servant's letter"

The letter was taken and placed by Hafiz Pir Dastagir in his top pocket.

Khwaja Habib Ali Shah narrates in Diwan:

Naam sun ke wo Habib Ashiq Ka - Padh ke phir jaayb mein rakha Kagaz

English Translation of the Persian couplet:

Hearing the name of Habib the lover, In his pokcet he kept the letter.

Hazrat Khaja Pir Habib Ali Shah performed Hajj (in the year )

Hazrat Khaja Pir Habib Ali Shah spent years in the presence of Hazrat Khaja Hafiz Mohammed Ali Shah Kharaibadi, in order to learn and gain the spiritual benefits (manasik), ultimately he was bestowed with the vision by the karam of Allah.

Hazrat Khaja Habib Ali Shah Teachings and methodology

He not only made mureeds (disciples) but trained them to serve as khulafas (spiritual successors). He sent his renowned khulafas to the different parts of the world with the specific instructions that they provide selfless service to humanity and that they propagate Islam in its pristine purity, restraining from indulging in futile debates and vain arguments.

Books taught in Khanqa Habibia

He established Khanqas (schools) in several cities of India. He was the focal point for the people from various religions, caste, creeds, colours, languages. They obtained his advise in spiritual development and understanding the Islam in right perspective. He used to conduct classes of dars Quran and Hadis Nabawi. Great attention was placed by him on the acquisition of knowledge of Sharia and of the intricate teachings of Tariqah. Lessons were not only given from the classical works of Awliay Allah such as “Fasusu Al Hikam”, “Ruh Ar Arwah”, “Mathanawi Shareef Moualana Rome ra”, “Jazb al Qulub”, “Kash al Mahjoub of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh ra”, “Kashkol-e-Kalimi of Hazrat Shah Kaleem Ullah Shahanjebad wali ra” and various other classical works, but some of his own books’ such as Habib ul Talibun were specifically taught at the Khanqah.

Poetry

He wrote poetry in several languages : Hindi, Urdu, Farsi (Persian), Kokani. His poetry of Hindi, Farsi and Urdu is still sung by Qawals. His poetry contain homage to his Pir (Master) and other Sufi Saints of his order such as Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and Khawajah Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer, India.

One of his famous Urdu Couplet

"Hamari Kuchi bhi Nathi Haqeeqat, Tumhare Dar se mili hain Izzat,
 Kharab hoone na dejo Sahib, Tumare dar ka bana huwa hunn"'''

English translation :

"We were nothing in reality, from your door we have attained dignity
 Sir, Let us not ruined, At your door we have been fashioned."'''

Books written:

He authored 30+ books in different languages but now being translated in Urdu and English by his disciples.

He designed syllabus and methodology for the teachings in Khanqas which is still practiced and admired. A possible module of “Theoretical Tasawwauf” could read like this and then a practical approach is done by the Pir (master) himself for disciples (Mureedin)

1. Aqiqadah of Ahl Al Sunnah wal Jamaa’h Dealing particularly with the contentious issues such as Tasawassul, Nida, Nadhr, Visitation of the Tombs of Awliay Allah, Urs of Awliay Allah are well defined in Habibul Inam.

2. The Etiquette of Discipleship: Respect, character development, conviction (yaqin) in the Murshid (Master), proper modes of conduct, basic house rules at a deverish lodge are defined in Habib al Talibun

3. Mujahada against the Nafs and Shaytan: Fighting off evil suggestions, resistance to succumbing to the temptations of the ego, fighting carnal basal desires, anger management, evils of arrogance, envy, ostentation, backbiting, slander, gluttony, apathy, refraining from Haram (restricted actions of Islam), are some of the topics that “Habib un Nasf fi Raddil Khnnas” and “Habibul Inam” addresses.

4. Character Building & Personality Development: Beautifying one’s demeanour, speech, actions, imbuing sincerity, humility, tolerance, compassion, concern for the welfare of others, gratitude, patience are all fundamental lessons that “Habibul Muridin” discusses.

5. Spiritual Practices: Litanies, Nafl Salah (extra prayers), prescribed prayers Adhkar, Ashgal, meditation (Muraqaba), and the method of its performance, pitfalls of and obstacles in the path are taught in “Habibil Awrad” and “Habibul Adhkar”.

6. Mystic Poetry and Literature: Beside Mathnawi of Moulana Rumi, Diwan-e-Habib, Habibul Irshad, Fawaid Al Fuad, Awarif al Marif are some of the books that were widely read and studied.

Wisal (Died) in Bombay (Mumbain) and Tadfeen (Buried) in Hyderabad

Shah Deccan Qutub Konkan HazratPir Khwaja Habib Ali Shah ra died at Bombay, India on Thursday, 6th Dhul Hijjah 1323H, Thursday 1 February 1906 C.E., in the Khanqah which was established by him, a learning centre in Dockyard Road, Majgown, Bombay, India, perpetuating the legacy of selfless service to humanity for which its founder was famous and now it visited by hundreds of people irrespective of religion, caste, creed or colour and all are benefitted by barakah of the Sufi saint.

It was decided that his body be taken to Hyderabad for burial by his second son Sajjadah Nasheen Hazrat Pir Hafiz Ali Shah ra. Funeral took three days to reach Hyderabad railway station (reached on 9th Dhul Hijjah 1323 H (3 February 1906 C.E.)) delay was due to multitudes of people that gathered at all railway stations along the route to pay their homage, respect and offer Salat ul Janaza for their honourable Sheikh. At Hyderabad the funeral was received Hazrat Pir Khaja Hidayat Ali Shah ra along with thousands of devotees and procession went to their home at Ghansi Bazar Hyderabad, India.

Salat ul Janaza was performed at renowned Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad, India, Masjid Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, India, thousands of mourner(people) Muslims and non-Muslims, Mashaikhs, Ulemas, Scholars, Delegates from Nizam Government, Government Officials, students, disciples attended the funeral. Immediate after Eid Salat (Namaz) Idd Adha in Masjid Habib Ali Shah Katalmandi, again Namaz janaza (salatul Janaza) Monday, 10h Dhul Hijjah 1323H, (Monday, February 1906 C.E.) was performed led by his Pir-Bhai Hazrat Moulana Hassan Uzzama Hafizi ra and buried at the spot he identified, in Kattalmandi then Ahmed Bagh, Hyderbad, India.

A beautiful tomb was built after few years of his demise, the design was given by one of his architect disciple for the Dargah Shareef (the same architect who designed Hyderabad High Court, now AP High Court) [3] Inside the tomb, on the grave a marble Masri was built, on top of four sides the Darood Taj is engraved and at the foot (south side) Tariq wisal (demised date) is engraved as Thursday, 6th Dhul Hijjah 1323H, Thursday 1 February 1906 C.E.

Prediction of Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah ra came true "Mubbarak ho idd-al-Zoha momineen, ko mein tum par qurban ho jaata ho". He wrote this complete ghazal. Another similar couplet: "Mujda Suna Raha hoon Visaal sanam ka tum ko, Ae Raz dan Hafiz Idd Zoha Mubbarak ".

(translation: I give you glad tidings of with the beloved unon. O confidant of Hafiz on Idd ul Adha congratulations (note: Hafiz is His Pir Hazrat Mohammad Hafiz Ali Shah Kharaibadi ra)

He had predicted his burial day with the following verses and even identified the place of burial before departing for Bombay (Mumbai)of the last safar (Travel):

Dargah and Khanqa Activities

Annual Urs at Hyderabad

Urs Shareef ceremony begin from Qadam Rasool on 3rd D. Hujjah and end at Dargah Yousufian on 6th D. Hijjah. People from various parts of the world attend the Urs Shareef and get benefitted (In addition to the zairain from various pars of India, people from South Africa, England, Kenya, Pakistan, Bangla Desh, UAE, Muscat are seen). It will be difficult to get a hotel accommodation during Urs Shareeef in the vicinity of Dargah Shareef.

All the Urs ceremonial functions are performed and conduced by the current Sajjada Nasheen himself.

Shajra Mubbarak is recited every where.

Other prominent members of Hazrat Khwaja Pir Habib Ali Shah family

Hazrat Pir Khwaja Makhdoom Hafiz Ali Shah (as known as Kareem Yarkhan Siddiqui) the second son and 1st Sajjadah Nasheen of Hazrat Pir Khwaja Habib Ali Shah, died on 15 D. Hijjah H. buried in Dargah Shareef premises Katalamandi, Hyderabad AP India.

Hazrat Pir Khwaja Hidayat Ali shah as also known as Hidayat Yarkhan Siddiqui), Calipha and first son of Khaja Habib Ali Shah, buried in the premises of Dargah Shareef Katalmandi, Hyderabad, AP India. His disciples built the tomb on his grave.

Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah Thani (also known as Mohammed Yarkhan Siddiqui) 2nd Sajjadah & Mutawalli Dargah Shareef Hazrat Khwaja Habib ra. At the time of his demise he was General Secretary All India Jamiat us Soofia and Vice President Jamiat e Mashaikh Hyderabad, Vice President Jamiat Ulema Andhra Pradesh. Relations with Diwan Sahib of Ajmer Shareef: Hazrat Moulana Saulat Hussain Diwan of Ajmer Shareef and his father Hazrat Inayat Hussain many other members of the family were disciples (mureed) of Hazrat Habib Ali Shah Thani, A quick note after Indian independence in 1947, Hazrat Inayat Hussain was bestowed with the office of Diwan of Dargah Shareef Hazrat Khaja Moinuddin Chishti Sultan ul Hind Gharib Nawaz of Ajmer Shareef. Then Hazrat Moulana Saulat Hussain succeeded his father as Diwanji. It was this very reason that Hazrat Saulat Miya used to attend urs shareef of Hazrat Khwaja Habib at Hyderabad, India every year. It is being observed when ever Hazrat Khaja Habib Ali Thani was a frequent visitor of Ajmer Shareef, he was given a special attention (provided with a room) in Haveli of Diwan Sahib (opposite to Nizami Darwaza), always received honor and respect from Diwanji (Hazrat Saulat Miya ra) . He held several high positions in various religious and social organization. He left this world in the year 1979G, he was succeeded by his 1st son as Sajjada and Mutawalli Hazrat Pir Hafiz Pasha Habibi ra (also known as Hafiz Yarkhan Siddiqui).

Present Sajjadah and Mutawalli : Hazrat Habib Ali Shah Salis (also known as Jawad Yarkhan Siddiqui) the son of Hazrat Pir Hafiz Pasha Habibi ra. He is responsible to perform all the prime activities of Silsila Habibia Nizamia.

Hazrat Mahmood Pasha Quadri Takht Nasheen ra (also known as Mahmood Yarkhan Siddiqui), Sajjada Mutawalli Dargah Hazrat Meeran Syed Habibullah Quadri Takht Nasheen ra, Dargah Shareef situation at Karwan Sahu, Hyderabad, India. Who was in teaching profession, retired as DEO (District Education Officer) from Board of Education Andhra Pradesh. He held several high positions in socio-religious-cultural associations e.g. Jamiat Ul Ulema, Majlis Quadria, Jamiat Mashaik, All India Jamat Sufia etc. On his demise, his 1st son and Calipha Hazrat Azam Pasha Quadri Takht Nasheen ra (also known as Azam Yarkhan Siddiqui) took over as Sajjada, Multawalli, Dargah Hazrat Meeran Syed Habibullah Quadri Takht Nasheen ra. He worked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for several years, he was member of several socio-cultural groups in India Jamial ul Ilema, Jamiat Mashaikh etc.

Current Sajjada and Mutwalli of Dargah Hazrat Meeran Syed Habibullah Quadri Takht Nasheen ra, Dargah Shareef, at Karwan Sahu, Hyderabad, India the dynamic personality is Al Haj Moulana Akram Pasha Quadri (also known as Akram Yarkhan Siddiqui), he is at the apex of the sisila. He hold University Degree in Commerce and Library Sciences. He obtained the training in Tassawuf (spiritualism) and immamat from his Pir and father Hazrat Mahmood Pasha Quadri Takht Nasheen ra. He worked for 2 decades in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, he is a member of several socio-cultural associations Jamiat ul Ulema, Jamiat Mashaikh, Majlis Quadria, Sajjadagaan and Mutwallain association. He is married to his cousin Tyyaba Siddiqua (d/o Hazrat Khizr Pasha Siddiqui Habibi ra).

The famous Dean of Osmania University, Islamic Scholar and a Sufi of recent past 'Bahrul Ul-Ulum' (sea of knowledge) Hazrat Moulvi Professor Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui (Hasrat) ra is the nephew of Hazrat Khwaja Habib Ali Shah ra (Ref. Daily Milap, 05-08-1962, Hyderabad), who is buried at Siddiq Gulshan Hyderabad India.

Activities of Silsila Habibia Nizamia across the Globe

Toronto Canada:

Moulana Pirzada Haamed Pasha Siddiqui Habibi (also known as Haamed Yarkhan)son of Hazrat Khizr Pasha Siddiqui Habibi ra who was Calipha of Hazrat Maqdoom Pir Khaja Hafiz Ali Shah Sahib ra, is actively serving the community in accordance with the Sufi teachings of love and equality, and performing the activities of Silsila Habibia. Moulana Haamed Pasha is a descendant, disciple, calipha in Silsila Habibia-Nizamia, Chishtiul Quadri, Naqshbandi. He studied Arts and Law majoring Muslim Law and studied Tafseer Quran Pak with Hazrat Qazi Ahmed Basheeruddin Farooqi, Calipha of Hazrat Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui Hasrat ra. He is also trained by 2 of his uncles who were renowned Sufis and Mashaikh of recent past {Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah Sani ra and Hazrat Mehmood Pasha Quadri Takht Nasheen ra}. He is a bilingual speaker and he delivers Juma Khutba, and also leads Idd Prayers in Toronto, Canada. Recognising his services Hazrat Sheikh Syed Aziz Nizami (Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Shareef Hazrat Syed Nizamuddin Mehboob Ilahi ra (New Delhi)honoured him with Chaddar Mubbark (Shawl) in the Urs celebration of Mehboob Ilahi ra in Toronto, Canada on Saturday 13 March 2016.

South Africa:

Hazrath Shah Goolam Muhammad Soofie Saheb was sent by Khwaja Habib Ali Shah to South Africa in 1895. There, he established 12 Masaajid under the name "Habibia". After Hazrath Soofie Saheb R.A.'s demise in 1911, his two eldest sons, Hazrath Shah Muhammad Ibrahim Shah Saheb Soofie and Hazrath Shah Abdul Aziz Dadajaan Soofie served as Sajjada Nasheen of the Darbaar and the Chishti Nizami Habibi Silsila in South Africa. In 1950, after Hazrath Dadajaan passed away, Hazrath Shah Saheb conferred the Khilafat upon his eldest nephew, the son of Hazrath Dadajaan, Hazrath Shah Goolam Muhammad Soofie Sani R.A.. Hazrath Shah Goolam Muhammad Soofie Sani served as the Sajjada Nasheen of the Silsila until his demise in 1978. His successors were his sons Hazrath Shah Mohammad Saied Soofie as Sajjada Nasheen and Hazrath Shah Abdul Aziz Soofie Sani as deputy. Hazrath Shah Muhammad Saied Soofie served as Sajjada until his demise in January 2016 in the Blessed city of Makkah tul Mukarramah. His successor is his son Hazrath Shah Mufti Goolam Muhammad Soofie Salis Habibi who is currently the Sajjada Nasheen of the Darbaar of Hazrath Soofie Saheb and the Chishti Nizami Habibi Silsila South Africa. He is assisted by two deputies, Hazrath Shah Mufti Muhammad Farouq Soofie Siddiqi and Hazrath Shah Mufti Muhammad Ebrahim Soofie Siddiq

Hyderabad:

Beside Sajjada Nasheen Moulan Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah Salis, Hazrat Pir Ahsan Pasha Habibi {calipha of Hazrat Pir Khwaja Habib Ali Shah Thani ra} is actively involved in spreading the teachings of Islam and principles of Silsila Habibia Nizamia. He performs all the rituals of Dargah Shareef in the absence of present Sajjadah Nasheen. Hundreds of devotees and disciples visits the shrine each day and need to be catered with proper guidance.

Bombay (Mumbai):

Chilla mubbarak of Hazrat Khaja Pir Habib Ali Shah Chisti ul Quadri ra whose dargah-mazar (grave) is in Hyderabad India. But the place he took last breath is a mauslam built by his disciples. Now it is a place of much Islamic activities, irrespecitve of Caste, religion, color people are benefitting for the past 125 years from this small Khanqa and Masjid (Madrasa) at Dockyard Road...[4]

Moulana Mohammed Hanif Gaya sahib {only son in law of Hazrat Khaja Habib Ali Shah Thani ra} is actively performing the rituals at the Khanqah in Dockyard Road, Mumbai. Ajmer:

Hazrat Soofie Ibrahim a calipha of Hazrat Khaja Habib Ali Shah was sent to Ajmer, he lived and died in Ajmer on the ordes of Khaja Habib. His mazaar is on the hillock adjacent to Dargah Shareef..

Brother Hidayat Ali (he is also a Khadim of Khaja Sahib Dargah Shareef) is responsible for the activities of Silsila Habibia and Dargah Shareef of Hazrat Soofi Ibrahim Shah {one of the Calipha of Hazrat Khwaja Habib} stationed at Ajmer Shareef. He guide all the disciples of Silsila Habibia Nizamia upon their visit to Ajmer Shareef.

Ahmednager:

Br Roshan Bhai is the custodian of Chilla mubbarak at Ahmednager, India. He performs regular activities of the Silsila Habibia Nizamia.

Khulfa of Hazrat Khaja Habib

He has thousands of disciples. Many Khulfa who were trained in the Sharia and Tariqa and sent to different parts of the world, as was the practice of Chishitiay silsila.

Some of the names are given below :

Books written and now referred in Khanqah Habibia across the globe

References

  1. ↑ "ABDULLAH" book written by Moulvi Abul Fayaz Mohammed Anwaruddin Siddiqui (Anwar), Hyderabad, India
  2. ↑ ABDULLAH" book written by Moulvi Abul Fayaz Mohammed Anwaruddin Siddiqui (Anwar), Hyderabad, India
  3. ↑ "Hyderabad". Aulia-e-hind.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  4. ↑ "khwaja Habib Ali Shah R.A (dockyard road, mumbai)". YouTube. 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2015-10-20.

External links

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  1. ↑ "Hazrath Khwaja Habib Ali Shah Siddiqi Chisti Nizami Habibi RA". Habibiamosque.org.za.
  2. ↑ "Yarkhan of Deccan Hyderabad". Yarkhanofdeccan.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  3. ↑ "Masjid-E-Habib Ali Shah - Hyderabad". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Hazrath Sayed Khwaja Habib Ali Shah (rahmatullahi alaihi) - Spirit Of Islam". Yanabi.com. 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Hyderabad". Aulia-e-hind.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  6. ↑ "Habibia Soofie Saheb Masjid". Habibia.org. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  7. ↑ "khwaja Habib Ali Shah R.A (dockyard road, mumbai)". YouTube. 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  8. ↑ "Hazrath Soofie Saheb R.A". Soofie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  9. ↑ "Yarkhan of Deccan Hyderabad". Yarkhanofdeccan.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  10. ↑ "Nation Voice: Peer Hazrath Syed Waliullaah Hussaini". Nationvoicedaily.com. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  11. ↑ "Photo Of Urs Pics Of Khwaja Habib Ali Shah R.A". Panoramio. 2012-08-19. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  12. ↑ "Hazrath Soofie Saheb R.A". Soofie.com. 1955-06-12. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  13. ↑ "Tassawuf aur Khaja Habib Ali shah - see page 17 of Siasat daily 01 Nov 2013". Soofie.com. 1955-06-12. Retrieved 2015-10-20. goto to page 17
  14. ↑ "Hazrat Pir Khaja Habib Ali Shah ra of Hyderabad India".
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