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Sufism In Sindh :: sujjada-nashin-biographies

Sujjada Nashin II
Sufi Zahid Shah Kalaal(r.a)

Sufi Shah Shaheed’s eldest son Shah Khalil ulla never got married and migrated to Iran. Sufi Izzat Ulla Shah became the first Sujjada Nashin. The youngest son Sufi Salam Ulla Shah also didn’t get married and stayed in Tajjal Sharif . Sufi Izzat ullah Shah had one son and a daughter, son passed away in life time of father leaving no heir. Shah Shaheed had two brothers one Sufi Rahmat Ulla Shah and his son who were martyred along with Shah Shaheed. Other brother Sufi Changoon Shah’s decendent were the only rightful heir left. Sufi Changoon Shah’s son Sufi Ibrahim Shah (Dhab waro) passed away on 29th muharam 1183H during the lifetime of Sufi Izzat ulla Shah. Sufi Ibrahim Shah’s son Sufi Zahid Shah got married to Sufi Izzat ullah Shah’s daughter and became the second Sujjada Nashin.

Pir Sahib Zahid Shah became Sujjada Nashin in Jamadul Sani 1187, they had taken zikr from their father Mian Ibrahim Shah. They themselves were endowed with great spiritual power, they had three sons, eldest Mian Ibrahim Shah , middle son Shah Fazzalulla Shah( Datta Pir) youngest Mian Noorulla Shah. They were sujjada nashin for 29 years, left this mortal world on 17th of Safar 1216H , 1799AD.

Sujjada Nashin III
Mian Ibrahim Shah Qataal(r.a)

This Sahib Karim became Sujjada Nashin in Safar 1216 H. They had no children, they took spiritual guidance from their father Mohammed Zahid Shah. During their life time their brothr Sufi Fazalullah Shah became great spiritual faqeer, his younger brother Mian Noorulla Shah passed away on 17 Zilhaj 1227H who had two sons Mian Izzatullah Shah Sani and Mian Rahmatullah Shah alais ‘Jog Dhareen’. Sufi Ibrahim Shah, after thirteen years of being enthroned left this mortal world 21st Muharam 1229 H, 1812AD.

Sujjada Nashin IV
Sufi Izzatullah Shah(r.a) alias Sakhi Pir

After Sufi Ibrahim Shah departed this life their nephew Sai Izzat ulla Shah became the fourth Sujjada Nashin. He was called ‘Sakhi Pir’ meaning generous Pir, because who ever came to them, they would give in name of Lord. They gave away horses, camels, buffalos and even cooking utensils they would put as collateral and raise funds to give away in Lord’s name. If they didn’t have anything else they would collateral Shah Shaheed’s dargah bells and nagharas. All life their this generosity continued. When they were young Sufi Fazzal ullah Shah (Datta Pir) had returned from ‘Kabir well’. They took spiritual guidance from their uncle Sufi Fazzal ullah Shah. They had one son Mian Ibrahim Shah IV . with the chant of generosity they left this mortal world on 22nd Rab-ul-sani 1258H equivalent 1840 AD.

Sujjada Nashin V
Sufi Ibrahim Shah (r.a) alais Bunglow Dhareen

This Sufi became sujjada nashin after their father Sufi Izzat ullah Shah alais Sakhi Pir. They were young at age and got married from family from Tajjal Sharif. Sufi Sadiq Shah of Aher took them to Tajjal Sharif asked for them hand in marriage but Tajjal Sharif family refused. Tajjal Sharif residents were not only mureeds of Sahib Karim but also cousins. After lot of pressure couldn’t sway the decision of Tajjal Sharif elders. Finally they gave warning “ you don’t understand I am here to give you harness of Dargah Jhoke Sharif. Rest is up to you”. Mian Sultan Ali Shah were aware of Faqeer’s spirituality and agreed to give their daughter’s hand in marriage to Sufi Ibrahim Shah the fourth.

After Sahib Karim , Mian Zahid Shah became sujjada nashin and after that since they did not have heir gave rein of dargah Sharif to Sufi Abdul Sattar an elder from Tajjal Sharif .

Sahib Karim were young when their father passed away so they couldn’t take zikr from them so now they decided to take guidance from Sufi Sadiq Shah of Aher mureed of Sufi Fazal ullah Shah alais Datta Pir. When they mentioned of their intention Sufi Sadiq Shah started crying and said “ what ability do I have that I can offer Lords way.” But Sahib karim insisted and they finally said “ it’s your grandfather’s assets , its accessible for you”. Saying that showed Lord’s path.

This Sahib Karim were called ‘Bunglow Dhareen’. Because they always stayed inside a green bungalow in Lord’s endurance. Out of whole day they would come out only in afternoon. They were so much indulged in their endurance that when servants used to clean their pipe when they would come out, there would be blood on it.

Their living status was very humble, they were of great patience and content. What ever Lord provided , they would accept and live accordingly. As known their father were called ‘sakhi pir’, thay did not leave anything behind because of that they always were in tight state. They had two sons Sufi Zahid Shah and Sufi Juman Shah. For ten ten days some times they would be without earnings and would not have any thing in stock. Even all fukra would stay hungry, even in those times Sahib karim would tell fukra “ don’t keep utensils empty, even boil water in it.” So that when some one comes they should not know that faqeer has nothing to eat, and mureed might bring something. Faqeer used to follow up, and after meal time they used to take off the utensils. Once a faqeer said why don’t you write to a mureed and borrow some grain , few days of hardship will relief. They answered in following verse:

Death is better then asking that takes away breath instantly. 
If you want peace don’t even drink borrowed water.


Some mureeds were so prosperous that they used to come on saddles made of gold , but those who seek Lord’s way prefer death to asking even for drink of water.

For talibs hunger is a gear of vehicle which will speedily take towards destination.

Their marvels were many but here only two are mentioned.

  1. One time they were traveling to Tajjal Sharif and the camels that were with them had silver nose rings. Incidently one camels nose ring got stuck, with Sahib Karim’s sword which was with jewels was used to cut the nose ring free, which after the nose ring was cut was left behind in sand. When Sahib Karim reached Tajjal Sharif they remembered it. That time there was a person named Anbh a fisher man sitting there, he came to Sahib Karim and said that knife is under the sand where the camel was if permission granted I can get it. And then immediately he took it out and in reward Sahib Karim gave some money and clothing and said ‘” you have crossed Thar you have two sons and a daughter but with blessing its been changed to son and that son will have black mark on side. With blessings of Lord he got three sons and sure enough one son had that black mark who was named Bahram and who used to raise cattle by rohr canal.
  2. One year it was Sahib Shaheed mela and they were sitting with fukra. That year it had not rained and all region was ruined.Faqeers requested “Qibla with out rain all is dried out, pray for us” They said the prayers, with blessings of all Lord mighty that night the sky got filled with clouds and that time they were sitting in raag with fukra, it rained so much that the water raised above the knees of those sitting there.

In the end they left this world 27th Ramazan 1369 Hijri , 1852 A.D Left behind son Mian Zahid Shah.

 

Sujjada Nashin VI 
Hazrat Sufi Faqeer Zahid Shah ( r.a) alais Wasan Sain

This Sahib Karim became sujjadda nashin after their father left this mortal world . They took zikr from their father, and were person of great mysticism. They did not have any children, and left this mortal world on 18th Zilhaj 1392H equivalent 1875 AD. Some of his mystical events are mentioned below.

1. Ramzan Khaskali resident of Umerkot and disciple of Pir Sahib Pagara, he was traveling to Sanghar, but on east side on a ground there were wolves. People suggested not to go over that mound but he didn’t listen. When he reached where wolves were, when he saw a wolf got scared and ran, called his murshid but wolves came closer, there he remembered his master's murshid whom his master always praised , he called upon them meaning Sahib Karim. Little while later he saw a young person who had three taweez around neck and mark on head and is riding on horse , said " don’t worry I am here" and with horse, made his way away from wolves and told him to go on his way. For saving his life, he thought he should go for ziayarat its imperative. After fifteen days he reached Tando Adam near Berani, at Rashid Khans quarters, where he saw that the same young person with same signs is staying there and that were Sahib Karim, Ramazan recognized and kissed their feet. Rashid Khan were mureed of Sahib Karim

2. Syed Maluk Shah resident of Baharwal India, these syeds were disciple of Shah Shaheed from generations. Hazrat Syed was going to Miranpur, it became night at Halan Katayran's village. He decided to stay at a house as he forwarded toward the house he saw a puddle of water. Faqeer asked the residents how should he come, they suggested from next house there is a bridge, come from there. He didn’t find the bridge, the way was going towards Kokaran but even there was flood, as he walked he doubted may be he is lost. Saw a tree he stopped there, he called upon his murshid " in middle of night this water has troubled me, disappointed I might have to go back." In a little while a horse rider emerged out of water and asked Syed where he wants to go. Syed replied "Miranpur". The rider said "this is not the way to Miranpur , follow me", and when reached on road to Miranpur the rider disappeared.