Jahaniyan Jahangasht
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Makhdoom Jahaniyan Jahangasht مخدوم سید جہانیاں جہانگشت نقوی البخاری (b 1308- d 1384) was a famous Sufi saint from the South Asia
. His descendants are known as Bukhari and are a prominent lineage of Naqvi Saadat. Makhdoom was born on 19 January 1308 AD (14 Shaban
707 AH
) in Uch
near Bahawalpur
. His father, Syed Ahmed Kabir, was the youngest son of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari, who came to the South Asia
in 630 AH (1232 AD) from Bukhara
.
and Multan
. Since the arrival of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari, his family had been the centre of Islamic propagation in South Asia and due to this prominent status Makhdoom was appointed Shaikh ul Islam by the king Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq
. This was a lofty appointment however, Makhdoom left the job and set out for hajj
by foot which was considered a noble way to express the devotion to Allah.
he would study during the day and earn his living by writing the copies of Quran at night. He also stayed in Medina
for two years where he was once given the honour of leading the prayers in Masjid al Nabawi. By the end of his travels he became a prolific scholar in the Islamic sciences and ascended to the higher pedestal of Islamic sainthood.
Feroze Shah would go many miles out of his capital city to welcome Makhdoom when he would visit him every second or third year. When Makhdoom would enter the court of Feroze Shah, the King would stand up to show respect for Makhdoom and when he would leave the court the king would stand up and remain standing until Makhdoom would go out of his sight. People would give Makhdoom their requests for the king which Makhdoom would convey. The King would also offer Makhdoom presents and sums of money which Makhdoom would only accept to help the poor and needy. Makhdoom would spend all of that wealth in alms and charity.
belonging to the Suhrawardiyya Chain
of Sufism
. He gained profound fame throughout the South Asia. Many students would come to him for the advanced studies of Islam. Not only the students but many religious scholars and Islamic judges would also consult him for guidance. Makhdoom was a strict follower of shariat, saying that he who did not follow shariat in his speech and action could not become wali
(the friend of God). He authored many books some parts of which have survived and are still a source of guidance for the posterity.
, Punjab
and Gujrat
embraced Islam
due to the efforts and teachings of Makhdoom.
is still an attraction for thousands of devotees. There is a mosque called Masjid e Hajjaj near his mausoleum. It is said that Makhdoom would pray in the same mosque. Baba Fareed ul Din Ganj Shakar and Naseerudin Chiragh Dehlvi
also observed Etikaf in this mosque. Bibi Jawindi's mausoleum is a famous tourist attraction and is situated just next to the mausoleum of Makhdoom. She was the first cousin of Makhdoom being related to him as the daughter of his paternal aunt.
Hazrat Jalaluddin Hussain Makhdoom Jahanian had six Children One daughter and five sos named (1) Malik Jahan (2) Syed Nasiruddin Mehmood (3) Syed Bahauddin (4) Syed Mukarramuddin (5) Syed Hassanuddin (6) Syed Nooruddin.
His descendants comprises of many famous sufis specially in Sindh. Syed Qutub Ali Shah of Tando Jahaniyan and Syed Mehdi Shah of Shah pur Jahaniyan carried on the mission of Jahaniyan Jahangasht in Sindh.Jahaniyan family resides in Sindh since 17th Century. The Shrines of Qutub Ali Shah and Mehdi Shah are quite famous in Sindh.Syed Qutub Ali Shah Jahania was born in 1229 AH and departed on 16th Dhulhaj 1328 AH/ 22nd December 1910- Shrine at Tando Jahania, Hyderabad.
Sayyed Sha Hussin Bukhari is the one of Grand Son of Sayyed Makhdoom Jahaniya Jagasht Bukhari
He had two Son(Elder) Sayyed Allam Bukahri(RA)(Younger)Sayyed ShaAllam Bukhari(RH)Hazrat came from gujrat,bijapur,estabilshed him self has his home in Hukkeri Taluka,Dist Belgaum,Sayyed Allam Bukahri(RH)
Family Tree is there in Dist:Belgaum Village Town : Kakati By the Name Sayyed Mahommad Ali Bukahri,He have two son and one Duater(Sayyeda MaheJabeen)(elder is Sayyed Zuber Bukhri,(Younger)Sayyed Zaber Bukhari,Presently Sayyed Zaber Bukhari is Murid of Sufi Khosro Sultani,Subhani,Khalifa of Sarfaraz Sultani,Sayyed Zaber is in under dini Trainning and sajjada of Sayyed ShaAllam Bukahri(RH),Sayyed Mohammad Ali is Son of Sayyed Babasaheb Bukhari,Son of Sayyed Amulla Bukahri Grand Son Of Sayyed Hussin Bukahri(RH).Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH) is strictly follwer of shariyath He say One who Live the sahriyath he is not a wali,alaways he has to in tassawooor of his grand father Sayyed Makdoom Jahniyan Jahangasht Al-Bukahri,Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH) Was the King of Hukkeri at his Time,Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH),When You think of Bukhari it mean you are thinking of Jalal,Bukhari Means Jalal,You Must Not Miss any Sahriyat & Sunnat of Hozoor,Secound dont Miss Behave with Your Parents,Third Respect Teacher who guide you on proper way,be away from those people who break these all rules,Love younger,dont hurt to any
person,always do 5 time namaz,do fasting in ramzan,give zakat,always try to give poor people,
All Murid has to fallow the rules of Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH)
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
. His descendants are known as Bukhari and are a prominent lineage of Naqvi Saadat. Makhdoom was born on 19 January 1308 AD (14 Shaban
Sha'aban
Sha'aban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar.This is the month of ‘separation’, so called because the pagan Arabs used to disperse in search of water...
707 AH
Hijri year
The Hijri year is year numbering system used in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Hijra , or emigration of Muhammad and his followers to the city of Medina in 622 CE. In Arabic, AH is symbolized by the letter هـ...
) in Uch
Uch
Uch or Uch Sharif ) is located in 75 km from Bahawalpur in Bahawalpur District, South Punjab, Pakistan Uch is an important historical city, being founded by Alexander the Great. Formerly located at the confluence of the Indus and Chenab rivers, it is now removed to Mithankot, some 100 km...
near Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur , located in the province of Punjab, is the twelfth largest city in Pakistan. The city was once the capital of the former princely state of Bahawalpur. The city was home to various Nawabs and counted as part of the Rajputana states...
. His father, Syed Ahmed Kabir, was the youngest son of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari, who came to the South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
in 630 AH (1232 AD) from Bukhara
Bukhara
Bukhara , from the Soghdian βuxārak , is the capital of the Bukhara Province of Uzbekistan. The nation's fifth-largest city, it has a population of 263,400 . The region around Bukhara has been inhabited for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time...
.
Name
Like his grandfather, his actual name was Jalaluddin, but due to his extensive travelling he acquired the title of Jahangasht, meaning "the world tourer".Early life
He completed his education in UchUch
Uch or Uch Sharif ) is located in 75 km from Bahawalpur in Bahawalpur District, South Punjab, Pakistan Uch is an important historical city, being founded by Alexander the Great. Formerly located at the confluence of the Indus and Chenab rivers, it is now removed to Mithankot, some 100 km...
and Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
. Since the arrival of Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari, his family had been the centre of Islamic propagation in South Asia and due to this prominent status Makhdoom was appointed Shaikh ul Islam by the king Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Muhammad bin Tughluq was the Turkic Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq.He was born in Kotla Tolay Khan in Multan. His wife was daughter of the raja of Dipalpur...
. This was a lofty appointment however, Makhdoom left the job and set out for hajj
Hajj
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so...
by foot which was considered a noble way to express the devotion to Allah.
Travels and acquisition of knowledge
There are numerous mythical stories of his travels circulating around and they are obviously the fantasies of his overzealous devotees. Makhdoom spent twelve years in traveling and studying. During his seven years stay in MeccaMecca
Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
he would study during the day and earn his living by writing the copies of Quran at night. He also stayed in Medina
Medina
Medina , or ; also transliterated as Madinah, or madinat al-nabi "the city of the prophet") is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, and serves as the capital of the Al Madinah Province. It is the second holiest city in Islam, and the burial place of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, and...
for two years where he was once given the honour of leading the prayers in Masjid al Nabawi. By the end of his travels he became a prolific scholar in the Islamic sciences and ascended to the higher pedestal of Islamic sainthood.
Relations with Feroze Shah Tughlaq
After his return to the South Asia, Makhdoom earned enormous respect in the eyes of the king, Feroz Shah Tughlaq, and developed close relations with him. This was a unique act of Makhdoom, as the saints of his time would usually distance themselves from kings.Feroze Shah would go many miles out of his capital city to welcome Makhdoom when he would visit him every second or third year. When Makhdoom would enter the court of Feroze Shah, the King would stand up to show respect for Makhdoom and when he would leave the court the king would stand up and remain standing until Makhdoom would go out of his sight. People would give Makhdoom their requests for the king which Makhdoom would convey. The King would also offer Makhdoom presents and sums of money which Makhdoom would only accept to help the poor and needy. Makhdoom would spend all of that wealth in alms and charity.
Teachings and sainthood
Makhdoom was a Muslim saintSaint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
belonging to the Suhrawardiyya Chain
Suhrawardiyya
Suhrawardy redirects here. For the East Bengali politician and Prime Minister of Pakistan, see Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy. The well-known Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi "the Executed" , the Shia founder of Illuminationism, is unconnected....
of Sufism
Sufism
Sufism or ' is defined by its adherents as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a '...
. He gained profound fame throughout the South Asia. Many students would come to him for the advanced studies of Islam. Not only the students but many religious scholars and Islamic judges would also consult him for guidance. Makhdoom was a strict follower of shariat, saying that he who did not follow shariat in his speech and action could not become wali
Wali
Walī , is an Arabic word meaning "custodian", "protector", "sponsor", or authority as denoted by its definition "crown". "Wali" is someone who has "Walayah" over somebody else. For example, in Fiqh the father is wali of his children. In Islam, the phrase ولي الله walīyu 'llāh...
(the friend of God). He authored many books some parts of which have survived and are still a source of guidance for the posterity.
Spreading Islam
Many tribes in SindhSindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
, Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
and Gujrat
Gujrat
Gujrat is a city in Pakistan. It is the capital of Gujrat District and the Gujrat Tehsil subdivision in the Punjab Province. People living in Gujrat refer to themselves as Gujratis, which sometimes leads to confusion with people from the Indian state of Gujarat which adjoins Pakistan...
embraced Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
due to the efforts and teachings of Makhdoom.
Death
Makhdoom died at the age of seventy eight on 3 Feb 1384 (10 Zilhajj 785 AH). He is buried in Uch.Mausoleum
His mausoleum in UchUch
Uch or Uch Sharif ) is located in 75 km from Bahawalpur in Bahawalpur District, South Punjab, Pakistan Uch is an important historical city, being founded by Alexander the Great. Formerly located at the confluence of the Indus and Chenab rivers, it is now removed to Mithankot, some 100 km...
is still an attraction for thousands of devotees. There is a mosque called Masjid e Hajjaj near his mausoleum. It is said that Makhdoom would pray in the same mosque. Baba Fareed ul Din Ganj Shakar and Naseerudin Chiragh Dehlvi
Nasiruddin Chirag-e-Delhi
Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-e-Delhi was a 14th century mystic-poet and a Sufi saint of the Chishti Order. He was a murid of noted Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, and later his successor...
also observed Etikaf in this mosque. Bibi Jawindi's mausoleum is a famous tourist attraction and is situated just next to the mausoleum of Makhdoom. She was the first cousin of Makhdoom being related to him as the daughter of his paternal aunt.
Descendants
Makhdoom Jahaniyan Jahangasht is the father of a large branch of Bukhari SadaatHazrat Jalaluddin Hussain Makhdoom Jahanian had six Children One daughter and five sos named (1) Malik Jahan (2) Syed Nasiruddin Mehmood (3) Syed Bahauddin (4) Syed Mukarramuddin (5) Syed Hassanuddin (6) Syed Nooruddin.
His descendants comprises of many famous sufis specially in Sindh. Syed Qutub Ali Shah of Tando Jahaniyan and Syed Mehdi Shah of Shah pur Jahaniyan carried on the mission of Jahaniyan Jahangasht in Sindh.Jahaniyan family resides in Sindh since 17th Century. The Shrines of Qutub Ali Shah and Mehdi Shah are quite famous in Sindh.Syed Qutub Ali Shah Jahania was born in 1229 AH and departed on 16th Dhulhaj 1328 AH/ 22nd December 1910- Shrine at Tando Jahania, Hyderabad.
Sayyed Sha Hussin Bukhari is the one of Grand Son of Sayyed Makhdoom Jahaniya Jagasht Bukhari
He had two Son(Elder) Sayyed Allam Bukahri(RA)(Younger)Sayyed ShaAllam Bukhari(RH)Hazrat came from gujrat,bijapur,estabilshed him self has his home in Hukkeri Taluka,Dist Belgaum,Sayyed Allam Bukahri(RH)
Family Tree is there in Dist:Belgaum Village Town : Kakati By the Name Sayyed Mahommad Ali Bukahri,He have two son and one Duater(Sayyeda MaheJabeen)(elder is Sayyed Zuber Bukhri,(Younger)Sayyed Zaber Bukhari,Presently Sayyed Zaber Bukhari is Murid of Sufi Khosro Sultani,Subhani,Khalifa of Sarfaraz Sultani,Sayyed Zaber is in under dini Trainning and sajjada of Sayyed ShaAllam Bukahri(RH),Sayyed Mohammad Ali is Son of Sayyed Babasaheb Bukhari,Son of Sayyed Amulla Bukahri Grand Son Of Sayyed Hussin Bukahri(RH).Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH) is strictly follwer of shariyath He say One who Live the sahriyath he is not a wali,alaways he has to in tassawooor of his grand father Sayyed Makdoom Jahniyan Jahangasht Al-Bukahri,Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH) Was the King of Hukkeri at his Time,Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH),When You think of Bukhari it mean you are thinking of Jalal,Bukhari Means Jalal,You Must Not Miss any Sahriyat & Sunnat of Hozoor,Secound dont Miss Behave with Your Parents,Third Respect Teacher who guide you on proper way,be away from those people who break these all rules,Love younger,dont hurt to any
person,always do 5 time namaz,do fasting in ramzan,give zakat,always try to give poor people,
All Murid has to fallow the rules of Sayyed Allam Bukhari(RH)