Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Hazrath Ghousi Shah

A brief introduction of 
Hazrath Peer Ghousi Shah


Alhaj Hazrath Moulana Peer Ghousi Shah(R.A)


Biography
      Alhaj Hazrath Moulana Peer Ghousi Shah(R.A) (july 1893 – june 1954) was a renowned Muslim Sufi, Saint, Scholar, Writer and Poet from the Indian subcontinent; whose poetry in Urdu andPersian is considered to be among the greatest of the modern era.

    “Tayyabat-E-Ghousi” is considered one of the famous poetric book in tassawuf which has a collection of poems - Hamd, Naat, Manqabath, Rubaiyat . 

    He was the most famous disciple and successor of Hazrath Syed Kamalullah Shah(R.A) also known as Machiliwale Shah Saheb who in turn became the spiritual master of India’s noted Sufi saints. He was born on 1st July 1893 A.D. in Hyderabad corresponding to 16th zil haj 1310 hejiri.  He was twenty when his father passed away in the year 1913. Hazrath Ghousi Shah(R.A) studied under Maulana Hameedullah(R.A). He learnt Urdu, Arabic, Persian: Fiqh, Hadith, Tafseer. He also learnt calligraphy. Hazrath Ghousi Shah(R.A) embodied in his person, all the elements of “Akhlakhe Muhammadi” – the character of Prophet of Islam Hazrath Mohammed(PBUH). Hazrath Ghousi Shah Saheb(R.A) was a total transparent person. His surrender to God was total.  As an orator, he left a deep, intimate impact upon his listeners. He would stir their hearts by his powerful words. As an interpreter of “WAHDATUL WUJOOD” he was unique. He was a great Khateeb – an orator who left a great impact upon the audience. Masnavi Maulana Rum in an extremely impressive manner and he was a great interpreter of “ARABI”.  He would baffle us by his simple interpretation of the complex problems of Sufism. He would build a healthy rapport with his students.



Spiritual History
    His father, Alhaj Hazrath Kareemullah Shah(R.A), brought him up and intiated him in Tasawwuf. He developed love for Allah after the initiation. This love grew into great passion and “ISHQ”, after he met Hazrath Machiliwale Shah(R.A). He took Baiyat under him and was awarded “KHILAFATH” instantly. Ilahi chaman, Nimboliadda was the centre of ulemas and sufis. Professors, poets, jurists and bureaucrafts would pride themselves, sitting at the feet of Hazrath Kamalullah Shah(R.A) popularly known as Hazrath Machiliwale Shah. It was a turning point in his life. Hazrath Syed Kamalullah Shah(Machiliwale Shah) a businessman from Mysore, surrendered himself to Hazrath Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini(R.A), when he first met him in Secunderabad. The meeting transformed him totally. He was initiated in the order. Hazrath Ghousi Shah(R.A) was a one-year child, when Hazrath Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini(R.A) died.


Successor
    Four months before his death in an impressive speech before a huge audience of murideen he declared his son, Sahvi Shah to be his successor(Janasheen). He said that it is the will of God that Sahvi Shah should take over from him. Hazrath Peer Ghousi Shah(R.A) gave khilafath through his son's hand to his four disciples Abdul Khader Shah Saheb, Syed Khasim Shah Sahab, Sadullah Khan Sahab and Abdur Rasheed Sahab. These lines are written in the dargah stone of Hazrath Peer Ghousi Shah(R.A)

Title
  • Kanzul Irfan
  • Abul Eeqan
  • Shaikh Akber Thani
  • Qutub-e-Deccan
  

Influence
  • Maulana Abdus Samad:  A student of Deoband commenting about his scholarship has said “I have not seen a greater interpreter of Masnavi Maulana Rum than Ghousi Shah.
  • Allama seemab Akabarabadi: He once wrote  “how I only wish I had seen him from a distance”.
  • Maulana Maudoodi:  Maulana Maudoodi  was all praise for his learning when he had a detailed meeting with him in the company of Nisar Yar Jung.
  • Allama Ashraf Ali Thanvi: Allama Ashraf Ali Thanvi  paid rich tributes for his interpretation of the problem of determinism.
  • Hazrath Syed Abdullah Shah(R.A): Hazrath Syed Abdullah Shah on his death said “once I went to listen to Hazrath Ghousi Shah Saheb’s sermon. He explained the intricacies of TAWHEED quite coherently. Only a man of his calibre could do it. One has to wait for ages to expect such persons of distinction. Hazrath is no more. We must make the best use of the presence of Hazrath Sahvi Shah, his successor – a boon for all of us.
  • Nawaab Liaqat Jung: Nawaab Liaqat Jung while lauding the efforts of the Namaz committee in propagating the movement of namaaz said “infact a movement of this type was founded by Hazrath Ghousi Shah, who organized a huge movement to inculcate religious values”.
  • Hazrath Syed Badshah Hussaini Quadri: Hazrath Syed Badshah Hussaini Quadri  also paid rich tributes to the personality of Ghousi Shah. Hazrath Ghousi Shah has dedicated his life to propagate Islam, Iman (faith), Tawheed (faith in the unity of God), Piety and IHSAN. His books are alive, his teachings are alive. He is thus alive. It is just a question of paying attention to his books to reap the benefits.


Last Speech of Hazrath Ghousi Shah(R.A) one year before his death

Disciples
    Approximately 10 thousand people were his disciples through all over India. In the disciples many followers were educated.  His disciples have spread his teachings throughout India and abroad.


Khulafa
  • Maulana Bareeq Shah
  • Maulana Hakeem
  • Abdul Hameed Shah
  • Syed Khasim Shah
  • Abdul Basith Shah(Bellary)
  • Maulana Abdul Ghani Saheb
  • Syed Wajid Ali Shah
  • Faqeer Mohammed Shah
  • Dr Ghulam Dastageer Rasheed Ph.D
  • Shaik Mohammed Shah
  • Moulana Shah Husamuddin Quadri (Karda,Mumbai)
  • Maulana Sheikh Mohiuddin Hilal Akbari
  • Ghouse Khan
  • Galeb Saheb
  • Janab Ahmed Mohiuddin Noori Shah
  • Abdul Quddoos
  • Waheedullah Shah
  • Naser Ali Shah(London)
  • Hakeekm Shah Maqdoom Ashraf (Chennai)
  • Maulana Ghaffar Shah
  • Abdur Rasheed



A few sayings of Hazrath Ghousi Shah

FAITH:
  1.  If the life of a Muslim is surcharged with faith, and if he combines both intellect and action in discharging his day to day duties, he shall spread light throughout the world, by virtue of his faith.
  2. Prayer is a cardinal virtue of life and after prayer, if any other virtue is to be cultivated, it is the respect your should show towards the God – conscious and God – fearing. Observe the creation and accept the creator.
  3. LA ILAHA ILALLAH: If u realize the significance of La Ilaha Ilallah, the doors of meaning will open. And you should know what is the meaning of God.
  4. Elements of IMAN E KAMIL – the perfect faith.
        a) Performing prayers with stead fastness.
        b) Spending the wealth of God.
        c) Surrendering oneself to God’s Will.
       d) Fear of God.
       e) Strengthening the faith.


BOOKS
  • Kanze Maktoom (Sharha Mathnawi Bahrul Uloom)
  • Majoone Mohammadi
  • Jawahere Ghousi
  • MAQSAD-E-BAYET: Hazrath Ghousi Shah discusses about bayet – taking a spiritual pledge. He discusses about the purpose, virtues, necessity, kinds of bayet.
  • TAYYEBAT-E-GHOUSI: A collection of poems-Hamd, Naat, Manqabath, Rubaiyat. There are thumris-thumri on the Prophet and Meraj.
  • NOOR-UN-NOOR: A book on the interpretation of Wahadatul Wujood.
  • KALIMA-E-TAYABA: The book discusses the significance of Kalim-E-Tyebba – the bedrock of Islam. The book also discusses about awareness of self, awareness of God, revelation, Prophethood etc.,.
  • Falahe Muslims
  • Maeete Elah 



Death
  Hazrath Ghousi Shah Saheb(R.A) died on 4th Shawwal, 1373 hejire corresponding to Sunday, 6th June, 1954 A.D in Hyderabad. He was buried in his father mosque Masjid-E-Kareemullah Shah(R.A), 15-6-341, Begum bazaar, Hyderabad, India.


Urs
  His annual Urs is organized by his present successor Moulana Ghousavi Shah on 4th Shawwal every year. Moulana Ghousavi Shah (Secretary General: The Conference of World Religions and President: All India Muslim Conference) and other religious scholars presides the function every year. The Urs celebrations will end with sama (Qawwali Programme) at Baith-Un-Noor, Hyderabad. People from all corners of country irrespective of cast and creed comes to attend this occasion every year. 


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