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Biography of Hazrat Haji Malang Kalyan and Hazrat Haji

Ali Mumbai
 

The  mausoleum  of Hazrat Haji Ali Mumbai 

Translated by
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Translator ‘ Muslim Saints and Mystics’
(The Tadhkirah al-Awliya of Farid Eldin Attar
Email:[email protected]
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  Published by

© Mohammed Abdul Hafeez

 
First  Published 1441/2020
 
All  rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or otherwise, without written
permission from the publisher.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contents
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0.Preface………………………………………………………04
1.Author’s introduction……………………………………….05
2.Biography of Hazrat Bawa Haji Malang Kaliyan………..…37
3.Biography of Hazrat Haji Ali Mumbai……………..…........52
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Author’s introduction
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My Guinness World Record

Claim ID: 287230
Membership Number: 252956

Dear Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hafeez,

 
Thank you for sending us the details of your recent record
proposal for 'The world record of translation of two episodes 
We are afraid to say that we are unable to accept this as a
Guinness World Record.
 The details of two episodes
 Owaise of Qarni.
 Tipu Sultan.
     Unfortunately, we do already have a record for this category
and what you have achieved does not better this. The current
world record is:
A six-page document entitled Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, produced by the United Nations in 1948 was translated
into 321 languages and dialects from Abkhaz to Zulu.
We realize that this will be disappointing to you. However, we
have considered your application carefully in the context of the
specific subject area and that of records as a whole and this is
our decision. Guinness World Records have absolute discretion
as to which Guinness World Record applications are accepted
and our decision is final. Guinness World Records may at its
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longer viable.
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  As your record application has not been accepted, Guinness

World Records is in no way associated with the activity relating
to your record proposal and we in no way endorse this activity.
If you choose to proceed with this activity then this is will be of
your own volition and at your own risk.
 
 
Once again thank you for your interest in Guinness World
Records.
 

Yours sincerely,

Ralph Hannah
Records Management Team
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An appreciation of the work of the author by Iftekhari

Silsila

This note shows as an appreciation of Iftekhari Silsila for the

work of the translation of the below book by the author and 
adding of this book ‘Muslim saints and Mystics‘ (Tadhkirtal
Aliyah by Farid al-din Attar) which is very 
famous in the Western world among the English knowing
persons and on their website.
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The link is as follows, which showing the author’s name in

the book as Mohammed Abdul Hafeez R.A., on their website. Its
link is as follows

 www.silsilaeiftekhari.in/SufiBooks/140/Mohammed%20Abdul
%20Hafeez%20R.A/Tazkara-tul-Aulia%20(Memories%20of
%20the%20Saints).aspx
 
  This is the Official site of Iftekhari Silsila. ... Mohammed
Abdul Hafeez R.A; Sirat Faqr-ul-Arifeen Maulana Hakeem
Sayyed Sikandar Shah R.A; Swaneh-e-Maulana Room Shaikh
Shibli Nomani R.A; Sufi
 
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About Mohammed Abdul Hafeez

 
 He is a well-known author, some of his books are a fascination
for readers like in the Hadrat Khaja Shamsuddin Turk & Hadrat
Bu Ali Qalandar book, this is one of the most wanted HAFEEZ
ANWAR author readers around the world.
 Dear All
 Salam
 Please find the link as follows
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shamsuddin-turk-amp-hadrat-bu-ali-qalandar/
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yahoo.com
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Author’s Introduction

The publication note in the Second Episode by Mr. David

Rosenbaum of the New York Times
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Kindly note this episode is very popular on the internet and no

other article of the same title is not meeting the reader’s
requirement  and giving full details. So for the   reason in many
countries, this article is very popular and added on many web
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sites for the public reading as well for the reference and research
purpose. The detail on U.S.A. website on which the second
episode is available as follows.
 =============================================                 
Owaise of Qarni
113k - adobe pdf - view as html
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On him, which were explained by the prophet. Then Owaise of
Qarni . . . Translated from Urdu to English by Mohammed A.
Hafeez, B.Com. Hyderabad, India. , reference book . . .
                 
www.omphaloskepsis.com/ebooks/pdf/Owaise.pdf.And

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Tadhkiratal-Auliya’ by Farid-AL-Din Attar

Introduction

Farid Al-din Attar is considered one of the preeminent mystical

poets of the Persian literary tradition. The duration of his life is
uncertain, though he can be placed in the 12th and 13th centuries
C.E. born in Nishapur in what is today Iran. Attar apparently
was a pharmacist but little information about his personal life
is  known. During his lifetime he is believed to have written
approximately 9 books, including such famous works as The
Manteq Al-Tayr (The Conference of the Birds)   and The Ilahi-
Nama (The book of God) Tadhkiratal-Auliya (Muslim Saints
and Mystics) is considered world famous classical book of
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Persian literature which printed and re-Printed in many

countries.

            An abridgment, translated by A.J. Arberry, of Attar's

only known prose work Tadhkirat Al-Auliya (The Memorial of
the Saints) which he worked on throughout much of his life and
which was available publicly before his death. Arberry's
translation is an abridgment. The entry on Owaise of Qarani
translated by me which was omitted in Arberry's text is added to
the above web site. In Tadhkiratal-Auliya Sheikh Farid-Al-Din
Attar wrote many chapters and in those chapters, there is full
information and details of the titles are available. His style of
writing is most interesting and for this reason, the readers will
remember the chapters from the above great book for a longer
time.
Due to many great chapters, this book is very famous in   the
world and its translations are available in many languages of the
world. Mr. David Rosenbaum’s email message about the
publication of the episode ‘Owaise of Qarani’  on the
website www.omphaloskepsis.com of the U.S.A.
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On Jun 8, 2005, at 9:24 AM,
David Rosenbaum <[email protected]>   wrote:

Attention: Mr. Hafeez,

   
    I have received the RTF file.
Thank you.
 
 
Will post it during the next update of the site.
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David Rosenbaum
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Thanks to Mr. David E. Rosenbaum of the New York Times

     The second chapter Owaise Al-Qarani was published on the

following web site by Mr.David E. Rosenbaum as he was the
editor of the web site below. Mr. David E. Rosenbaum's
publication note about the entry on Owasie of Qarni. Muslim
Saints and Mystics is an abridgment, translated by A.J. Arberry,
of Attar's only known prose work: Tadhkirat al-Auliya (The
Memorial of the Saints), which he worked on throughout much
of his life and which was available publicly before his death. In
what is considered the most compelling entry in this book, Attar
relates the story of the  execution of Hallaj, the mystic who had
uttered the words "I am the Truth" in a state of ecstatic
contemplation.
          Arberry's translation is an abridgment; the entry on
Owaise al-Qarani translated by 
    Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B. Com., Hyderabad, India
omitted in Arberry's text is included in the following link: Owais
al-Qarani.
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  2. Owais of Qarni (PDF) 
  will create 70,000 angels same as Owaise of Qarni
  (Clone) and when ... Owais of Qarni told him to stay there and
he went away and ...
  www.omphaloskepsis.com/ebooks/pdf/Owaise.pdf - 113k -
 View as html - More from this site –Save.
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New York Times reporter Mr. David E. Rosenbaum was

beaten,robbed and dispatched to his death

On Friday night of Jan. 6, 2006 in Northwest Washington, when

New York Times reporter Mr. David E. Rosenbaum was beaten,
robbed and dispatched to his death. But in history of the book
TadhkiratAl-Auliya (Muslim Saints & Mystics) the name of   
    Mr. David E. Rosenbaum will be remembered always as he
had published the above article with the special note with the
following details. 1. Some details about the life of Farid Al-din
Attar. 2. The details of the works by Farid Al-din Attar . 3. He
also introduced the translator ( Mohammed Abdul Hafeez
B.Com. ) and his work of translation of the second main chapter
Owaise of Qarni from the above book. The above second
episode is from Tadhkirat Al-Auliya (Muslim Saints &
Mystics ) by Farid Al-din Attar.
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Some of my works

Some of my English translation works include the following

books.

1. Tadhkirtal Auliya (Muslim Saints & Mystics) - A.S.

Noordeen Malaysia.
2.Muslim Saints of Hyderabad
3.Gulzar Auliya
4.Kashaf-ul-Asrar
5.Bahar-E-Rahmat.
8. Hasth Bahist
9.200 kid books
10.The 100 names of Madina city
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11. The Muslim Saints of of Bider

12. The Muslim Saints of of Bijapur
14.Tadhkirtal Auliya (Muslim Saints & Mystics)
15.Biography of Hadrat Syed Shah Ghulam Afzal Biabani
16. Khair Majalis 
17. Biography of Hazrat Khaja Usman Haruni
18. Biography of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Nagpur
19. Anis Arwa by Hazrat Khaja Moinuddin Chisti
20. Biography of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him)
21. Biography of Hazrat Mashooq Rabbani Warangal
22. Biography of Hazrat Shah Shah Afzal Biabani
23. Biography of Hazrat Syed Shah Sawar Biabani
24. Muslim Saints of Warangal
25.Muslim Saints of Chennai
26. Muslim Saints of Aurangabad
27.Hasth Bahist (8 famous Chistiya Sufi order books)
28.Bbiography of Shaikh Abdul Quader Jilani
29.Shah Bu Ali Qalandar
30.Shah Baz Qalandar
31.Hazrat Bahauddin Zikeria Multani
32.Biography of Shah Mohammed Ghouse Gawaliori
  
 
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al-Awliya of Farid al-Din Attar

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An Ad for my other book

Muslim Saints and Mystics’
Episodes from the Tadhkirat
Al-Awliya of Farid al-Din Attar
(Supplementary version)
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This book is already released by Amazon books U.S.A.

during the year 2014 and its selling price is USD 5.00 per copy
and which can be had directly the from the below address.
In this book three lengthy episodes of Farid al-Din Attar’s 
  book ‘Muslim Saints and Mystics’ are added and in which
world-famous episode about Sheikh Abul Hasan Qarqani is
available and it is informed of the general public and other
learned persons of knowledge of saints and mysticism that the
biographical details of Sheikh Abul Hasan Qarqani are not
found except in this episode of this book. The address is given
as follows from which this book can be had directly.
Amazon.com
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My three poems
 
 
Please find my three poems, which are as follows; these are well
known and famous since my college days and were already
published in the A.U. College Magazine of Hyderabad, and now
I have added these poems to this book.
 
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1. The Taj Mahal

 
 
In the darkness of night
I visited the tomb of White
In the glorious moonlight, full of beauty
Shah Jahan’s love and Mumtaz’s beauty
Making fun of today’s love and poverty
No oone leaves without feeling the beauty.
After seeing the Taj Mahal’s majesty
The Taj was reminding me of the duty of love.
And showing the king’s power of love
Even today, in the darkness of strife
The Taj is preaching a lesson of love and life.
 
 
By
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B. Com.
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In memory of my dear aunt

 
 
Her death day arrived with the scent of memories.
Which has jolted us from the depths of our darkest memories?
Even the seasonal changes and otherworldly affairs
could not wash away her saddest, most loving memories
Due to the saddest grief, our souls are broken.
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We are worldly losers, and our hearts are broken.

Oh, her saddest old memories, you must not die.
Help us to cover the world's deliverances.
Oh, the heavenly Lord looks after this soul.
Who never faced any worldly peace and pleasure.
 
By
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B. Com.
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3. The dim flame
 
 
When the flame of her life was going to dim
No one of us was there to say goodbye.
It reflects how painful our entire lives have been.
That we won't be able to see her when she dies
Death is sure for every human being.
But how did her strange death come to pass?
Her loving relatives were far from her.
And they are unable to contact the previous visit.
We should believe in the heavenly Lord.
Who made our vast and great human land?
Sure, she has gained a position in the grave.
So, we should not worry; Allah is known.
 
By
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B. Com.
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The author wept very much at the Kazipet graveyard.
 
The author, upon his return from his service in a foreign
country, visited Kazipet after a gap of many years and visited
the graves of his grandfather and grandmother at Kazipet
recently in the month of May 2014.
He went to his grandfather's grave, which is under a large
Neem tree, and its shed is spread across large areas of the
graveyard, and my grandmother's grave is next to his. Both
graves are well maintained, so they are available in good
condition.
Because both graves are located beneath a large old Neem
tree, there is an abundance of shade as well as a peaceful
atmosphere and comfort.As a result of the coolness of the
branches of the Neem tree that dominates the graveyard, an
atmosphere of peace and comfort prevails there.For this reason,
an atmosphere of coolness and peace is there, and due to this
reason, there will be a thought in the mind of the author that
both of them are living in a peaceful condition.
However, the author wept too much there because his
grandfather, who was administrator of the shrine of Kazipet for
many years, and his grandmother, who lived in Kazipet village
for many years and did many endeavours there and helped many
needy women and children there, are now both buried in the
graveyard of the Kazipet shrine.
Nobody from their lineage is there to visit them, but many
unknown visitors are visiting their graves there, and the author
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has personally seen many flowers on the graves that were placed
by those unknown persons.
 
The connection of the author’s family members with Kazipet
 
My grandfather, Sheikh Dadan, was drawn to the teachings of
the Sufi Center at Kazipet during the reign of Hazrat Syed Shah
Sarwar Biabani Radi Allahu Anhu, the successor and son of the
great Sufi master Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biabani Radi Allahu
Anhu. When my grandfather became his disciple and
immediately left, he did the following:
He left his superior job in the police department. 2. He left his
native place of Medak. 3. He left his big house in Medak.
Due to the kindness and favour of Hazrat Syed Shah Ghulam
Biabani, Radi Allahu Anhu, my granddad got the job of estate
administrator of Dargah Sharif and a plot of land 1000 yards
from the centre of Kazipet village. On this plot, my granddad
had constructed a big house (Gulshan Manzil) on 500 yards and
a big garden on 500 yards.
 
 

Bio, links to the author

 
 
My name is Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, and I have a degree in
commerce from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. I am a
translator of Islamic books and interested in Sufi books, and I
have translated 58 chapters from the famous Sufi book
"Tadkiratal Awliya" by Farid El din Attar in 2009 from Urdu to
English. Some chapters of the book were published on the below
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web site, and due to the kind grace and help of Allah, there has
been a good response from its readers in large numbers on so
many web sites.
A. S. Noordeen Malaysia had already published the book
"Muslims Saints and Mystics," and 55 episodes were available
in 2013; another book, "Muslims Saints and Mystics," was also
published by Kindle and Amazon U.S.A., and three lengthy
episodes were available in 2014.
I am a retired secretary and worked in a Gulf country, Saudi
Arabia.
Arabia for many years and have one son, whose name is
Mohammed Abdul Wasi Rabbani. He was studying at St.
Dominic's School in Salimnagar Colony, Hyderabad, and at
K.B.N. Engineering College in Gulberga, and he is an IT
Engineer working abroad. We are having four little
grandchildren, and their names are as follows: Shehzan is a very
smart boy; my wife’s name is Ather Fatima; and my daughter-
in-law’s name is Juhi Yasmeen, and she was educated in St.
Dominic's School in Salimnagar, Hyderabad; Vani Girls
College; and Madina Girls College as an extraordinary and
brilliant student of these educational institutions. Mohammed
Sulaiman 2. Mohammed Osman 3. Mohammed Shehzan 4.
Sahrish Fatima
I enjoy doing the translation of Sufi works, and my translated
first episode is available with the following publication note
from Mr. David Rosenbaum of the New York Times, which is
available on the above-mentioned famous U.S.A. website.
At Kazipet Jagir, my dad, Mohammed Afzal, and my brother,
Mohammed Abdus Samad, and I, Mohammed Abdul Hafeez,
and my sister, Meher Unisa, were born there. In Qazipet, my
father married Akthar Begum, daughter of Mr. Abdul Majeed of
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Bidar district, who was working at that time in the education

department as an education officer. After many years of service
at Kazipet Dargah Sharif (shrine) with great fame and good
name, my granddad passed away, and upon his death, our big
house was deserted as all members of our family migrated to
Hyderabad and some other places, but my grandmom stayed in
the big lonely house with her maidservant as she never thought
to leave the place of his great Sufi master. Upon living many
years there, she had been shifted to Hyderabad when she became
ill due to the fracture of her foot, but due to her great love for the
great Sufi Center at Kazipet upon her death, we had taken her
dead body to Kazipet from Hyderabad, and she was buried at the
backside of the tomb of her murshid (spiritual master), Syed
Shah Sarwar Biabani. (R. A.) 
During 1986, I made every effort to relocate my family from
Hyderabad to Kazipet Jagir, but I was unsuccessful because my
son's (Mohammed Abdul Wasi Rabbani) application for
admission to St. Gabriel School Fatima Nagar was rejected due
to late submission.We are staying in Hyderabad with our family
members, but we never miss any chance to visit the holy shrine
of Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biabani R. A. and Hazrat Syed Shah
Sarwar Biabani R.A. at Kazipet Jagir on a regular basis.
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A theft occurred during my grandfather's service at the
Kazipet shrine.
 
This occurred during the reign of Syed Shah Ghulam Afzal
Biyabani.At that time, there was a grant of fifty rupees for the
salaries of the staff of Noban Khana (the place from where time
is announced by the beat of the drum), where some staff
members used to work and which was headed by the supervisor.
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Every month, the government of H.E.H. The Nizam of

Hyderabad issued a royal grant, which was used to reach the
custodian of the Kazipet shrine via the supervisor from the
government treasury. It will then be forwarded to the estate
administrator, who will use it to distribute the salary amounts to
all affected employees.
According to Tufazal Hussain, the supervisor of Nobat Khana,
who had received Rs. fifty towards his salary from the Royal
Treasury Office, fled to Hyderabad one month.But in the shrine
building, the staff members were waiting for him to receive their
salaries from him, and at last, they were able to know that the
supervisor had fled from Qazipet and had reached Hyderabad.
   At thtime,ime the custodian of the shriat of Kazipet was in
Hyderaba,So the estate administrator, Sheikh Dadan, who was
the grandfather of the translator of this book, was informed of
the details of this case by Tufazal Hussain's advocate, and this
event was mentioned by Syed Khaja Sadat Hussain Biyabani in
his Urdu book "Lemat Biyabani" (this book has already been
translated by me with the title "Biography of Hazrat Syed Shah
Ghulam Afzal Biyabanit. In his reply, TufazHussain'sain
advocate wrote him that as the custodian of the shrine is present
in Hydera,and if we start action against hithen so dto his
kindness,ess if the culpris be forgiven him,him then will
notillnot proper in this matter to initiate the case against him. So
it is better to get approval of the action from the custodian of the
shrine first so that it is proper to take further action in this
matter.
It was learned by me that the estate administrator, Sheikh
Dadan, sent the letters by post to Hyderabad for the kind perusal
of the shrine custodian there.
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  The estate administrator, Sheik Dadan,an who is the

grandfather of this translation and in whose memory this event
was specially translated from the following book for the
information of the readers of the International Internet Libraries
in the U.S.A., especially for the readers of these two websites as
follows. www.calmeo.com and www.scribd.com
Following this, the supervisor of Nobat Khana went to see the
custodian and told him all the details in this matter and
requested him to forgive his mistake, making a loud cry in this
matter, and requesting that he allow him to rejoin his post.
It was learned later that the custodian of the shrine had kept the
supervisor at his residence in Hyderabad for a period of three
days. During that time, he was receiving letters from the estate
administrator and the advocate. Upon this, he was given the
travel expenses from Hyderabad to Kazipet to the supervisor of
the Nobat Khana and was sent from Hyderabad to Kazipet, and
he was given the instructions to the estate administrator, which
are as follows:
"Because the supervisor was presented in his service and was
embarrassed by his bad deed, he was forgiven his error in this
matter."So you also forgive him and allow him to join in on his
duty. Otherwise, he is a poor person and has small children with
him, so they will become economically poor and will be
destroyed in this matter. "Arrange the salary of Nobat Khana
staff members from another fund."
So after some days, the supervisor was coming back to Kazipet
from Hyderabad, and he was allowed to join in his post as per
order, and the custodian of the shrine in Kazipet and the staff
members of the Nobat Khana were paid their salaries from the
other fund by the administrator of the estate.
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Reference : From my translated English edition  of the

biography of Hazrat Ghulam Afzal Biabani from the   Urdu
book.)
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Reference: from the Urdu book "Lemat Biyabani"
Syed Khaja Sadat Hussain Biyabani wrote this.
 
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Translated by
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Translator, "Muslim Saints and Mystics"
The Tadhkirah al-Awliya of Farid
 
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In closing, I request the readers of this article to pray for our
grandmother and grandfather, for which the author will be
obliged to them for their kind help and cooperation in this
matter.
I am also obliged to the unknown visitors to the graves of my
grandfather and grandmother at the Kazipet shrine for their kind
visits and the placing of flowers on the graves, for which I could
not forget this favour and attention, so I will pray for them in
this matter to extend my heartfelt thanks in this matter.

Oh dear travellers of the Kazipet shrine

Do not ignore the request of Hafeez Anwar

Salam 
I request to put some flowers and pray on the graves of my
grandparents in the Kazipet shrine.
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Location: At the third tomb and in its backside in the eastern
direction facing the well and public kitchen, in the first big neem
tree in the graveyard under it, there are two graves, one of which
is an old white permanent grave, and on the right side, while
standing and seeing the third tomb and its left side, one grave is
in an incomplete condition by showing the area's boundary
stones, and the first grave belongs to my grandfather and another
grave belongs to my grandparent.
 
My thanks
 
I will pray for unknown visitors to the graves of my lineage.
So that they can live longer and follow the right Islamic path.
 
Hafeez is much obliged in this matter for your kind gesture.
Which is a kind gesture to my grandparents in the form of
prayers and flowers.
 
 
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Translator, "Muslim Saints and Mystics"
The Tadhkirah al-Awliya of Farid
 
 
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Dear Mr. Hafeez Sahib,
Wa Alaykum Assalaam,
 
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Jazakallah for your sincere time and efforts. It is an impressive

contribution. Indeed, it is a nice English translation and will help
us share with English-speaking people. There are certain places
that need to be updated in your translation. May Allah SWT
bless you with the spiritual support of Hadrat Syed Jalaluddin
Jamalul Bahar Mashooq Rabbani.
I believe we should expand on Hazrath Syed Aulia Quadri RA's
compilation from around 55 years ago; there are other historical
books that should be available in the A.P. Archaeology
Department, the State Central Library, and other
libraries.Mishkat un Nubuwwah by Hazarath Syed Ghulam Ali
Shah R.A., Mahboob-Zil-Menon, and Tadkiray are some books
I'm familiar with.Aulia Deccan, page 248; and Tawariqul
Auliya, second part, page 528.
Insha Allah, Ali Pasha will gather the information on Hadrat
Mashooq Allah R.A. from the above-mentioned books and from
other sources, and we will print a revised edition soon.
Thank you once more, and please accept our heartfelt
appreciation for your translation work.
 
Wassalam.
 
Kind Regards,
 
Syed Jalal Quadri
5873 E. Beverly Circle
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Cell# 847-436-8535
 
 
 
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In the loving memory of my mother

 
Mother you lived a longer and died on 3rd November 2016.
And he showed us life by drawing a good road map of it.
 
You have shielded us from childhood to the present.
As a result, we cannot ignore you for the rest of our lives.
 
Your life was not at all dull in its wasteful ways.
It was an example of the struggle for a happy life.
 
Your determination was so great to fight the life
You have benefited as a result of your actions.
 
You were active in the world as well as in religion.
Your presence was a grace due to the kindness of God.
 
After your demise, there was a loss and damage to the house.
Akhter was her name, and she was a lucky star in her life.
 
Her life was cut short after six days in the hospital.
An imprint has been left on us that cannot be erased.
 
Oh God, you have been given a position in the world.
Kindly bestow mercy on her final resting place.
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Mohammed Abdul Hafeez
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In the praise of the Sultan of Mumbai, Hazrat Haji Ali

The  mausoleum  of Hazrat Haji Ali Mumbai

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Oh, Haji Ali, you are the Sultan of Mumbai since olden time
You are helping the poor, and the wealthy who are in need

You are like a bright star on the west coast of the Indian Ocean.
So there are found large number of poor people at your door.
Hafeez is an old slave who visited and submitted his request.
You were kind enough to provide Hafeez access to of his works.

Hafeez will never forget your approvals and many kind favors.
Oh, Shah of Mumbai Hafeez find all his needs at your service.

So this time , Hafeez expects your kind favour of the approval.

Oh Sultan of Mumbai, Hafeez will be grateful for your action.

Your miracle is that your holy grave is not submerged in water.

And such a miracle is not found in any other place in the world.

Oh Shah also your huge favour is there for the poor persons
Due to your favour, all are get food and money at your place.

Hafeez, you not forget for requests with the Sultan for others.
As taking care of others is a must, which is taught by Islam,

By

Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.

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Hyderabad, India
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                                                   Preface
 
 
This is a new book of biographies of Hazrat Haji Malang and
Hazrat Haji Ali, which will be published in English in
2022.Please note that it is a biography about the two holy
personalities of Maharastra State.
 
This is a small book in which the biographies of two holy
personalities are added, and in this book there are some great
achievements of these great sheikhs of western India that are not
yet known to the general public other persons are published in a
very interesting style, so for this reason the readers will find
great interest and attention in this matter.
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In this book, the translation of the biographical details of the

Urdu book " Swane -Umri Bawa Haji Malang" is added by me
upon its translation into the English edition, and this book is a
well-known and famous book that is written by Munshi Syed
Sulaiman Asif, who wrote this book in the Urdu language about
the biography of Hazrat Haji Malang of Kaliyan.
From the foregoing facts and details, readers should begin
reading this book's first chapter and continue reading until they
reach the last chapter, as this book contains some interesting
events as well as other great miracles and endeavours of this
holy saint, who passed away from the world many centuries ago.
Even though this is a small book, due to its importance, it is
so great due to the coverage of many interesting events and
positive information in it. It is like an ocean of knowledge and
information about the holy saint, who passed away from the
world upon doing his great endeavours and many hard tasks for
the preaching and propagation work of Islam in foreign lands.
This book is edited and formatted as per the great book
"Muslim saints and mystics" (Tadhkirtal Aliyah by Farid al din
Attar), which is very famous in the Western world among
English-speaking persons. So for this reason, there will be some
small differences in it when compared with the Urdu books and
its literature. The aim of this book is to present it in the Western
world, where there is great demand for and search for the books
of Sufism and the biographies of holy saints who lived and spent
their entire lives for the preaching and propagation of Islamic
religion in all corners of the world, as per the tradition and
practice of Allah’s last prophet.
To write about these great Sufi saints is a difficult task
because they were not only great pious personalities of their
time in the Western coast of India region, but they were also
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great Sufi Masters in the Mumbai area who struggled hard for
the preaching and propagation of Islam centuries ago. In short,
some of them were Qu'tubs (the highest cadre in the spiritual
pivot at axis) of their time in the Western India region and who
did many great things.
 
 Biography of Hazrat Bawa Haji Malang Kalyan

 
                Mausoleum of Hazrat   Bawa Haji Malang
 
 

 
 
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Translated by
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 Biography of Hazrat Bawa Haji Malang Kalyan

 
               Mausoleum of Hazrat   Bawa Haji Malang
 
 

 
 
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In the praise of the Sultan of Kaliyan, Hazrat Haji Malang

 
 
 
 
 
Haji Malang, you have been the Sultan of Kaliyan for centuries.
But your name and fame are well known all over the world.
 
 
You are from Yemen, but you kindled the lamp of Islam in
India.
And did efforts to spread Islam in Kaliyan bear good fruit?
 
Hafeez is your old servant, and he has passed from your place.
So ignore his mistake that he did not visit your sky-top tomb.
 
You are a lamp of Islam in the Kaliyan area, and you gain
success.
So, for this reason, your name is written in an Indian history
book.
 
Now Hafeez is facing difficulty writing your biography book.
As he is unable to discover details about your life and works
 
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In any case, Hafeez is sailing in a difficult boat in this matter.

But he is hopeful that Baba will assist us in its as soon as
possible.
 

Hafeez is hoping that Baba’s book will shine soon.

Will be famous and well known among its readers in India.
 
May Allah shower his mercy and blessings on the Baba’s tomb.
Oh Baba Sahab, grant the Hafeez's and everyone's wishes.
 
Who pays respect to your sky-high tomb from afar?
Finally, Allah transforms Shah Malang's book into a sky star.
 
So that people may find his details and guidance from the book
And they can make their lives pure by following Baba’s
teaching.
 
By
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Preface
 
 
This book, "Swane-Umri Bawa Haji Malang," is quite old and
was originally published in Urdu language by Munshi
Mohammed Abbas before being translated into English for the
first time by me.He published this book in Urdu; no publication
date is given.Please note that it is a biography of the book
"Swane-Umri Bawa Haji Malang" in Urdu. It is a very hard task
as Hazrat Haji Malang was not only a great pious personality of
his time in the area of the western coast of India, but he was also
a great preacher of his time. In short, he was the Western coast
of India's Qu'tub (the highest cadre in the spiritual pivot at
axis).For a long time, he was engaged in religious discourses,
sermons, and spiritual training of the people, and he also did
many great endeavours for the preaching and propagation work
of Islam in the areas of western India and around this region,
and there was no such personality during his time.
The positive information and great details about this Sufi saint
who arrived on the western coast of India from Yemen will
bring the readers' interest in reading this book.
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This book has been edited and formatted in the style of the great
book "Muslim Saints and Mystics" in its English version
(Tadhkirtal Auliya by Farid al-Din Attar), which is well-known
in the Western world among English-speaking people.So, for
this reason, there will be some small differences in it when
compared with the Urdu books and its literature. The aim of this
book is to present it in the Western world, where there is great
demand for and search for the books of Sufism and the
biographies of holy saints who lived and spent their entire lives
for the preaching and propagation of Islamic religion in all
corners of the world, as per the tradition and practice of Allah’s
last prophet.
This is a small book in which a biography of Hazrat Baba Haji
Malang is added, and in this book, there are some great
achievements of this great Sheikh from Kalyan and western
India, which are not yet known to the general public,  and other
persons are published in a very interesting style, so, for this
reason, the readers will find great interest and attention in this
matter.
If the readers begin reading this book's first chapter and do not
stop until they reach its final chapter, they will learn about some
interesting events as well as other great miracles and endeavours
of the holy saint, and this holy saint, who passed away from the
world more than 750-800 years ago, is also mentioned.
  
History: In the Thane district of the State of Maharashtra, a king
by the name of "Nal Raja" ruled. The demons' atrocities against
the common people and the havoc they wreaked in his state had
reached unbearable proportions.The cry of the oppressed had
reached God, and God ordered Baba Malang to pay a visit to the
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place where these crimes against the society are committed and
to ensure the safety and well-being of the common man by
eliminating these demons.
Malanggad (also called Baba Haji Malanggad or Malang Gad)
is a hill fort located in the Matheran Hill Range, Raigad District,
Maharashtra. The fort is located at about 789 metres above sea
level.
 
Baba Malang and his followers reached the small village called
Brahman Wadi near this mountain. On reaching the village, he
felt very thirsty and asked for water from a house belonging to
the Brahman Ketkar family. The Brahman, realising that Baba
Malang and his followers were tired, arranged for a place to rest
and offered them milk instead of water. This holy act of the
Brahman was duly appreciated by Baba, and he blessed him. He
left the Brahman to complete the work ordered by God as soon
as possible.
They found a small and cleaner place where Bakhtawar wanted
to put it, so Baba Malang blessed him and said that "during
Kalyug, this place will be known as "First Step" and will be
treated as sacrosanct."
According to legend, the King and Queen were turned to stone,
and the believing public still stones them today.A climb to the
mountain includes being carried by a rope across two peaks for
Rs. 20.00. After this, you carry on climbing and try to stone the
peaks, and it is believed that if your stone hits one of the peaks,
then your wish will be granted as long as you do not wish for the
throne of Delhi.

Current usage
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There are many shacks on the way to Pirmachi. Buses and auto-
rickshaws ply from the shrine to Kalyan till quite late, though it
is best to inquire about the last bus back. In 2007, the
Government of Maharashtra awarded a contract to the Supreme-
Suyog-Yashita consortium to build a funicular railway to the
Malanggad plateau from Malangwadi, towards Kalyan. The
Forest Department permit took four years to obtain, and the
work has now begun.The Malanggad Funicular Railway will be
more than 1 km in length and gain 320 metres in height. It will
be able to carry 1,000 passengers up and down the hill every
hour.
On the eastern side of this mountain, trekking is good. It takes
an hour to get from the base village to Pir Machi, and another
half hour to get to Sone Machi.However, the climb to Balekilla
is very tough and risky. A local villager used to provide escort
for the Balekilla climb.However, only expert climbers with the
proper equipment and ropes should dare to climb the Balekilla. 
 
Hadrat Baba Malang’s biography, as per an Islamic Urdu book,
was published in Mumbai by Munshi Mohammed Abbas.
 
                    
 
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Biography of Hazrat Bawa Haji Malang Kalyan

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Mausoleum of Hazrat   Bawa Haji Malang

Bawa Malang was a known pearl in the sea of miracles.

He was a shining star among the holy people of the time.
Bawa Malang was the reflection of the King of the Prophets.
The Bawa was a vast ocean of mercy and benefits.
The land of India is the pride of his dignity and great grace.
And every Muslim is proud of the grace of the Arabian moon.
As per tradition, he left his country for the land of India.
Like a unique diamond, he came from the mines of Yemen.
In his passion, he went from the garden of Yemen to India.
Like a bird, he was coming to India by flight from Yemen.
He arrived in Kokan after travelling a long distance.
He reached his place and the destination after a long journey.
It is said that the King's palace was located on that mountain.
In fortified idol worship and in the city, there was infidelity.
The king was cruel and brutal and known as a very mean man.
He was against the Islamic religion and all human beings.
His wife was also very cruel, like the wife of the Pharaoh.
She was like a dark night, and on his head there was the lamp.
One day, Shah organized the nativity of the last prophet of
Allah.
In the darkness of infidelity, who sparked the light of the unity
of God?
Due to revelation, there was light in the desert and on the
mountain.
On the mountain, he noticed a kindling lamp.
The light was extinguished, and the radiance
of the place of hell vanished.
The light of courage, of the infidels, vanished quickly.
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Upon seeing the darkness, the king began crying very loudly.
So the place of the grave of the demon, which was suffering
badly,
There were many cries for help in dealing with the huge
problem there.
There was such a risk whether or not the day of judgement
arrived.
It has abruptly turned off the light of life, and the cause is
unknown.
So which enemy secretly attacked us in this matter?
In such worry, the beat of the morning drum started.
So at that time, there was the prayer call on the huge mountain.
Due to the prayer call, the ears were harmed and death was near.
The mountain began shaking and falling, and it began to
tremble.
When the canon of the slogan "God heard" was fired,
As a result, all malice people who fell to the earth by the mouth
When he has finished the morning prayer of Fajar on the
hillside,
At that time, the mountain was like water, and the stones were
like wax.
In his company, there were three witnesses to the truth.
Who were as varied as the truth of the river of God's unity?
Their names were Mir Bakhtiar and his uncle, who were
available there.
Who was well-known in the country for his saintliness?
As the first destination on the hill, one of them was martyred.
Then the second knower of the secret, who has also left the
world,
The third person killed on the path of truth on a hill
The three friends were buried there, in the graves on the hillside.
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All of them addressed Shah when he performed his funeral.

One infidel, a resident of the mountainside, was found there.
 
Shah, who was sitting on the brave horse, said, "Ya Habib."
He was busy with a recital in honour of Allah’s success.
Also, there is the call of "Ya Mujib" from the true holy persons.
Unlucky people were discovered on the other side, standing
surprised.
The Shah’s horse was flying in the air and toward the mountain.
The horse was flying through the sky like the wind to reach the
hill.
He saw toward the upper, higher side when he looked down.
In the jump, the brave horse reached the head of the mountain.
He was carrying his master toward the height of the mountain.
Who was his guide, whom he owns, and who was a close friend
there?
He finally began to cry, and he was about to fall to the ground.
He has finally slept on the earth after accepting destination as
his master.
So in his heart, there is the sadness of the death of the horse.
And so he was very worried about his loyal horse’s sad death.
His eyes were filled with tears, and his tongue was busy
thanking.
His face was filled with grief because he was lonely in a sad
heart.
He was in a helpless condition, as his friend was in final silence.
The tiger of truth was very proud of his friendship with him.
This is true news. It is spreading that the Prophet of Allah was
coming there.
On the spot in the sedan, which is a well-known fact in the area
When he arrived, it was the time of the afternoon prayer.
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In short, by taking Allah's name, he joined in the holy prayer.

The king who looked like a tiger and saw him there
By judging his thoughts as you would a solitary kitten,
He told his daughter that he did not seem like such a person.
Due to his majesty and dignity, he was very afraid of him.
Before him, all my charms are worthless, and I have no use for
my magic.
You are young and lovely to investigate this matter as soon as
possible.
Who is he? so that we can try to ignore him here and let him go
away.
The daughter of the king heard this, so she became ready.
She will go and find out who the person is that came here.
He is like a big tiger, and he is in a helpless position like a
cockroach.
I will fly in the air and bring news. Who is that alien person?
You are afraid, but I am a man's man and will fight him.
I am like a cat, and before me, he will become senseless soon.
In short, she ran away from there like the crying tigress.
She got close to him and joined the battle with Shah.
She was overcome by fear as the weakest person, and she
reached
She was uneasy and had fallen to the ground like a dead person.
She has become unconscious and has been silent due to the fear.
Upon seeing him, there was a fixed arrow in her heart.
He asked, "Oh, my daughter, what illness do you have?"
Why are you a source of concern on Earth? So come on over to
me soon.
She was crying and said, "Sir, make haste and cure me very
soon."
There is a severe injury in this matter. Please help me with care.
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Did not know how an arrow was reaching and doing harm.
As a result, I see the world in the worst condition of my life.
"Oh, daughter of good nature, don't worry," he laughed.
Now it is difficult for you to remove your love from your heart.
By the grace of Allah, you have become like my own daughter.
Recite the phrase of Islam and be away from the light of
infidelity.
Due to this reason for the pain, your heart has become like wax.
Whatever your position, you gained much respect and
Due to his preaching, there was a good effect on the princess.
Her pain had been relieved by the removal of the infidelity.
She discovered the fruit of true faith in the defective.
By lowering her neck, she said, "Oh, the great King of helpers."
You did an excellent job of healing my broken heart.
Why are the victorious people concerned about the defeated?
I'm willing to give up my life for you, so make me your slave
girl.
Include me in the circle of Muslims who follow Islamic law.
The darkness of infidelity and betrayal was no longer in her
way.
In the head was the love of truth, and in the eyes was the
oneness of God.
Now I have the identity of Allah the Merciful in my life.
I was in darkness and searching for the righteous path of Islam.
He said, "Oh, my dear daughter, may Allah accept you soon."
You have been admitted to the holy heavenly hours as a result of
your deed.
With you, Mustafa, Murtuza, and Bibi Fatima, and all
On your grave will be found the grace of the all-powerful
angels.
In short, when he asked her to recite a phrase of faith,
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From every leaf, there came a loud call of Amen.

"My daughter, you have deceived us," cried the Royal Queen.
As a result, my life in the world is now difficult for this reason.
The royal king was also filled with rage and fury.
He was moving ahead of the Shah of time while taking mace.
What he has seen is that there is an open book of the holy
Quran.
And his daughter is reading the holy book while wearing the
veil.
He had fallen and was holding his head, so he fled.
He called all his friends on the mountain to come on and fight.
He is an enemy, and the magician who came before him to fight
So don't waste time and kill him right now on this spot.
Take mace in your hands and come, whether he or we live.
Like toys, settle this enemy at once, so do not give him time.
He was told, "Oh, infidel, hear the talk of the truth with care."
That he is not a magician, but rather has Islamic characteristics
toward me
If you accept Islam, then fulfil the five daily prayers regularly.
I will give salvation to you by the permission of Allah, the great
Otherwise, there will be no trace of your name or signature here.
And you will be finished away from the world, so think it over
soon.
There was no outcome from his preaching that the king was
cruel.
He was thinking as powerful because of his friends' pride and
power.
His mace was in his hand and went before him with the pride
He has heard the call of God in his ears at prayer time.
By shivering, all infidels were surprised by this loud prayer call.
And were the stones idols suddenly at their places soon?
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There was the finished king of his time and infidel color.
Like a bird, he has flown away, and the great king has met his
end.
The impression of the Islamic preacher was well known there.
There was an impression of Islam on the mountain and in the
deserts.
Now only the little light toy girl remained with him.
And by his side, her grave was established there on the hillside.
Oh, Shah Malang Come on, help us out in this time of crisis.
As the enemies are ready and fighting with us, this is the time to
kill.
There is no peace with us now, only war among us.
We are without honour, poor, and have destroyed much of the
place.
We care nothing about the glory and dignity of Islamic law.
Something is on my heart and tongue, but I haven't found
sincerity.
Everyone is a pure person of the world in the race of religion.
As a result, we are defeated and face disrespect everywhere.
Whom we believe is among the group and is our adversary
In appearance, one is our friend, but he is our real great enemy.
We were proud of such an Islamic faith, but now we do not have
such
The daggers are sharp, but there is no unity in such hard work.
Oh, my master, come out of your room and inspect our efforts.
And see the condition of your slaves with care, and help us all.
are daggers on the throats, so enmity can be found anywhere.
Friends' stomachs, as well as their feet and hands, are on
display.
For the sake of the Prophet and Allah, solve our problem soon.
Asif is in need of your kind favor, and his eyes are very wet.
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And inform my forefathers of his current condition.

There are atrocities being carried out in the world by his sons.
Oh, Ali, you are the solver of crises, as friends are turning away.
Children and all our sources are enemies of our respect.
 
 
                          Urs (annual death anniversary)
 
Once a year, it is time to celebrate a big festival on this
mountain named after Baba. This year, on January 31 at
midnight, is the annual Urs of Baba Malang. The devout
followers of Baba from every caste and creed attend the
celebrations with great fervor. During these annual celebrations,
Baba's Palkhi is carried out, and it forms the procession. The
Palkhi route covers the entire mountain and is then brought back
to the Dargah. The bursting of crackers and lighting of the
mountain highlight the night on which this Palkhis makes the
round. The fireworks display from the mountain is a delight to
see. Pilgrims who want to stay overnight can rent temporary
huts for a small fee.From the Dargah, a further hike of 45
minutes to an hour takes you to the graves of "Panch Peer,"
which are those of the disciples of Baba who came with him.
Along with this stretch, one visits the place of "Chasma." It is
believed that from a spot where Baba's horse leg touched, water
spouted.
People from various walks of life, irrespective of caste and
creed, assemble to celebrate the Urs (death anniversary) every
year. Several hundred thousand devotees from near and far,
irrespective of religion and beliefs, gather there to seek
blessings.
 
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Reference Urdu book : "Swan-Umrii Bawa Haji Malan " by
Munshi Syed Sulaiman Asif.
 
Translated into English by :
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez B.Com.
Translator, "Muslim Saints and Mystics"
(Tadhikaratal Awliya)
Email:[email protected]
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In the praise of the Sultan of Mumbai, Hazrat Haji Ali Bukhari

 
  
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Mausoleum of Hazrat Haji Ali, Mumbai

In honour of Hazrat Haji Ali, Mumbai

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Oh, Shah Haji Ali, you have been the Sultan for a long time.
You are assisting the poor and you are kind to those in need.
 
You are like a shining star on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
There are a large numbers of poor people in your shrine.
 
Hafeez is a slave, and who visited and submitted his request
You were kind at the time and done favour with all of his tasks.
 
Hafeez cannot forget your kind approval for your favors.
Oh, Shah, Hafeez is submitted again; he needs in your service.
 
This time, Hafeez anticipates your kindness in this matter
For which Hafeez will be obliged, Oh Shah, for your action.
 

You are well-known because your tomb did not sink in the sea.
Such a great miracle is not found in any other place in any city
 
Not the above miracle, but your favour is extended to all people.
And due to your favour, everyone is getting food at your place.
 
Oh, Shah, Hafeez has asked you to approve requests from
others.
Because taking care of others is a must and is taught by Islam,
 
 
 
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By Mohammed Abdul Hafeez B.Com.
Hyderabad, India
Email [email protected]
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The tomb of Hadrat Haji Ali

The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on

an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. It
is the shrine of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, a kind Sufi saint
from Uzbekistan. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is
one of the most recognisable  landmarks of Mumbai.
An exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture, associated
with legends about doomed lovers, the dargah contains the tomb
of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.
 
Hazrat HajiAli’s dargah in Mumbai

landmarks of Mumbai.
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Background
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a
wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari,
who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a
pilgrimage to Mecca. Hailing from Bukhara, in present-
day Uzbekistan, Bukhari travelled around the world in the early
to mid-15th century and eventually settled in present-day
Mumbai.
According to legend, the saint once saw a poor woman crying on
the road while holding an empty vessel.He asked her what the
problem was, and she sobbed that her husband would thrash her
as she stumbled and accidentally spilled the oil she was
carrying. He asked her to take him to the spot where she spilled
the oil. There, he jabbed a finger into the soil, and the oil gushed
out. The overjoyed woman filled up the vessel and went home.
Later, Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari had a recurring and disturbing
dream that he had injured Earth with his act. Full of remorse and
grief from that day on, he became very serious and was not
keeping well. Then, with the permission of his mother, he
travelled to India with his brother and finally reached the shores
of Mumbai, near Worli or at some place opposite the present
tomb. His brother went back to their native place. Pir Haji Ali
Shah Bukhari sent a letter with him to their mother, informing
her that he was in good health and that he had decided to reside
at that place permanently for the spread of Islam and that she
should forgive him.
Till his death, he kept spreading knowledge about Islam to the
people, and his devotees would regularly visit him. Before his
death, he advised his followers that instead of burying him in a
proper place or graveyard, they should throw his shroud (called
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"kafan") into the sea and let it be buried by the people who find
it.
His wish was obeyed by his followers. That is why the Dargah
Sharief is built at the very site where his shroud came to rest in
the middle of the sea, where it perched on a small mound of
rocks rising above the sea. The tomb and Dargah Sharief were
built in the years to come.
On Thursdays and Fridays, the shrine is visited by an enormous
number of pilgrims. Irrespective of faith and religion, people
visit the dargah to get the blessings of the legendary saint.
Sometimes, especially on Fridays, various Sufi musicians
perform a form of devotional music called Qawwali at the
dargah.
Structure as for the Mahalaxmi region.
                               The entrance to the Dargah.
The Dargah is built on a tiny islet located 500 metres from the
coast, in the middle of Worli Bay [6], in the vicinity of Worli.
The edifice is a brilliant specimen of the Indo-Islamic style of
architecture. The islet is linked to the city precinct
of Mahalakshmi by a narrow causeway, which is nearly a
kilometre (0.62 miles) long.
The accessibility of the dargah is very much dependent on the
tides. Because the causeway is not surrounded by railings, it
becomes inaccessible during high tide [citation
needed].Therefore, the dargah is accessible only during low tide.
This walk on the causeway, with the sea on both sides, is one of
the highlights of a trip to the shrine.
                                     Haji Ali Dargah
                               Minaret of Haji Ali Dargah
                                            
The  Shrine of Haji Ali
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The whitewashed structure sits in a marble courtyard and houses

the central shrine.The tomb within the mosque is covered by a
brocaded red and green chaddar (tomb cover sheet). It is
supported by an exquisite silver frame supported by marble
pillars. The main hall has marble pillars embellished with artistic
mirror work: blue, green, and yellow chips of glass arranged in
kaleidoscopic patterns interspersed with Arabic patterns that
spell the ninety-nine names of Allah. Separate praying rooms for
ladies and gentlemen are provided here to pay their respects in
accordance with Muslim traditions.During the high tide, the
dargah seems completely isolated with no access. It looks more
like a little island.
Repair and renovation
The six-hundred-year-old dargah structure constantly erodes due
to saline winds and the impact of 80,000 visitors per week.
While extensive renovations were carried out in 1960 and 1964,
the most recent structural upgrade of the dargah started in
October 2008. The dargah will be beautified with first- and
second-quality white marble, which will be brought from
Makrana, Rajasthan, the same place from which marble for the
Taj Mahal was brought.
The repair and structural work is expected to take 24 months to complete in two phases.[10]
"Phase
One" will involve reconstruction of the mosque and minarets;
"Phase Two" will involve renovation of the sanitarium building.
When the reconstruction work is complete, the holy shrine will
have the feel of a Taj right in Mumbai's brackish sea water.
For all movements, Haji Ali
"Haji Ali for All" is a feminist movement launched by the
Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan [11] and Bhumata Brigade to
secure equal "right to pray" even near the sanctum sanctorum,
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i.e., the traditional patriarchal prohibited area. On August 26,

2016, the Bombay High Court ruled that women could enter the
sanctum sanctorum. [13] The trust for the shrine informed the
Supreme Court on October 24 that women would be allowed to
enter it in a month. [14] Women were allowed to enter the shrine
on November 29, 2016, after a ban imposed on them in June
2012.
Popular culture
 
The Haji Ali Dargah in South Mumbai is a historical landmark
as well as one of the most prestigious Islamic symbols.The Haji
Ali was built by a wealthy Muslim merchant who became a saint
named Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. He renounced all worldly
pleasures before embarking on a pilgrimage to Mecca. The Haji
Ali Dargah was built in his honour in 1431 AD. The
whitewashed structure is situated in an area of 4,500 metres and
is flanked by crisp, marble pillars that are still marvelled at
today. This 400-year-old structure that stands in Mumbai today
has degenerated and corroded in many places, and the structural
upgrade of this marvellous structure began in 2008. People from
all over the world visit the Haji Ali Dargah irrespective of caste,
religion, and creed. The Haji Ali Dargah is a popular pilgrimage
site today, and most tourists visit the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah
Bukhari to seek his blessings for wealth, health, marriage, etc.
On special occasions, such as the death anniversary of the saint
or Eid-ul-Fir, special events or programmes are organised at the
Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai.

History 
The Haji Ali Dargah was built by a wealthy merchant known as
Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who decided to renounce all worldly
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possessions and turned into a saint just before going on a

pilgrimage to Mecca. The mosque (Masjid) inside the complex
and the Dargah were built in 1431 AD. It is believed that on the
way to Mecca, Haji Ali perished, and the casket that carried his
body floated back to the Dargah on its own. However, another
legend states that Haji Ali drowned at the point where the
Dargah now stands. Since then, the monument has been a
custodian of the shores of Mumbai.

Architecture
The Haji Ali Dargah is made of "Makrana" marble, the same
whitewashed marble that Emperor Shah Jahan used to build the
Taj Mahal. The Haji Ali Dargah houses two important
monuments: the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari and a
mosque. The architecture of this monument reflects the styles
and patterns of Mughal and Indo-Islamic architecture. The Haji
Ali Dargah occupies 4,500 square metres of space and is 85 feet
tall. A marble courtyard with the central shrine and the main
mosque, brocaded with a red and green sheet, are the first
structures you see while entering the Dargah complex. Artistic
marble pillars, mirror work with kaleidoscopic patterns, and
minarets sentinel the shrine in the center, making the monument
a grand sight for all. The Haji Ali Dargah is a 400-year-old
structure and is corroding in various places. With permission
from the Central Government, the Dargah Trust is now trying to
source the Makrana marble to rebuild the structure in various
places.

What to Do
Apart from visiting the Dargah, offering prayers, and seeking
the blessings of the saint, there are various other things to do in
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and around the Dargah. Local stalls outside the complex of the
Haji Ali Dargah will give you the opportunity to indulge in
some delicious local cuisine and local specialties such as kebabs,
chaat, ice cream, Mughlai Biryani, Hyderabadi fast food, and
even American fast food. Apart from food, there are markets
located close by if you are an avid shopper—the best places
would be Crawford Market and Fashion Street. If you enjoy
serenity and happen to be a nature lover, you can decide to
unwind at the beach at Mahim Bay.

Nearby Places
The Haji Ali Dargah is located on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in south
Mumbai.Some of the most prestigious landmarks are situated
close to the Haji Ali Dargah. The Mahalakshmi Race Course
Stadium is located 11 km from the Haji Ali Dargah, while the
Worli Sea Link lies at a distance of 6 km. The sea link will help
you get to Worli and Bandra, both of which are located close by.

How to Get There

By Rail
Rail networks connect the Haji Ali area well.One needs to either
get off at Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai Central Station, or
Byculla Station to get to the Haji Ali Dargah. Once you
disembark at the station, local transport such as B.E.S.T. buses,
auto-rickshaws, and even taxis will help you reach your
destination.

By Road
The Haji Ali Dargah comes on the way to Worli and is situated
right next to the Worli sea link. One can reach the Haji Ali
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Dargah via Ghatkopar (the Eastern Express Highway) or even

from Shivaji Park. Local transport such as B.E.S.T. buses, auto-
rickshaws, and taxis can be hired to reach the spot. Some of the
bus route numbers are 33, 84, 124, and 521.

The Haji Ali Dargah is a popular pilgrimage destination in

Mumbai. Every week, over 3,000 devotees, Muslims and non-
Muslims, flock to the Dargah to seek the blessings of saint Pir
Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Apart from its religious significance, the
Haji Ali Dargah is well-known for its aesthetic appeal and is the
ideal destination for those seeking peace and tranquillity.
 
               

History of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.)

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There have been several saints who have travelled from far and
wide to India, spreading the word of Islam, like Khwaja Gareeb
Nawaz (R.A.) and many other saints who migrated to India from
the Arab countries and Persia. They came as and when informed
by their own intuition or will, or as per the instructions of
Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W.S., Peace Be Upon Him), as
envisioned in their dreams, or by Ilm (Wisdom of Faith), i.e., as
pointed out by spiritual power given to them by Allah (S.W.T.).
 
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The spread of Islam in India as a whole is a story of the gradual

growth of the Islamic religion, primarily through itinerant Sufi
saints and traders who settled among the local indigenous
population.
 
A magnificent example of the spread of Islam by an Iranian
saint is that of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). Muslims
believe that holy saints who sacrifice and devote their lives in
the service of Allah (S.W.T.) are immortal.Their stature is
equivalent to that of the martyrs (shaheed), as they have
renounced their worldly lives for Allah (S.W.T.  ), and they are
called Shahadat-e-Huqmi.
 
There are many miracles that have happened during the life of
Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.) and after his death. Whatever
is known about Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R. A.) is learned
from the caretakers and trustees from generation to generation,
as the saint never married and has no descendents. Some people
have tried to portray themselves as his descendants or heirs and
have destroyed the exact history of the saint, his tomb, and the
Dargah.
 
According to "Rivayat" (legends), Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
(R.A.) was sitting in a lonely place in his hometown, busy in his
prayers, when a lady passed by crying and screaming.When the
Saint asked why she was crying, she pointed to an empty vessel
in her hand and said she had spilled some oil.And if she goes
home without the oil, her husband will beat her. She was crying
and in need of assistance.The Saint asked her to be calm and
went with her to the place where the oil had been dropped. He
then took the vessel from the wailing lady and pushed the earth
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with his thumb. The oil came out like a fountain, and the vessel
was full. The saint gave her the vessel with oil, and she went
away happily.
 
However, after that, the saint was troubled by  
dreams of having wounded the
earth by striking it in this manner. Full of remorse
and grief from that day,
became very serious, and she was not keeping well.
Then, with the permission of his
Mother: He travelled to India with his brother and
finally reached the shores of
Mumbai—near Worli or at some place opposite the
present tomb. His brother
went back to their native place. Pir Haji Ali Shah
Bukhari (R.A.) sent a letter
with him to their mother, informing her that he was
in good health and that
He had decided to live there permanently in order to
spread Islam and
that she should forgive him.
 
He was praying and teaching people about Islam
until his death.
and devotees regularly visit him. He advised his
followers before his death.
that instead of burying Him in a proper place or
graveyard, they should throw his shroud (the
"kafan") into the sea and let it be buried by the
people who find it.
 
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His wish was obeyed by his followers. That is why

the Dargah Sharif was constructed.
the very site where his shroud came to rest in the
middle of the sea, where it was
perched on a small mound of rocks rising above the
sea. The Tomb and Dargah Sharief will be built in
the years to come.
 

Source : Internet 
 
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