THE DEADLY CAR ACCIDENT.

It was the fourteenth of Ramadan (1401 AH / 1981 CE), the day was Friday and every corner of the astana ‘aliya of Siyal Sharif was overcrowded due to the sheer number of visitors. Khawaja Qamar al-Din prayed the Salat al-Jumu‘a in his mosque and said farewell to all his servants and followers with abundant prayers. On this day, he opened his fast at his home with his family contrary to his normal practice. He spent the night in Siyal Sharif. The son of Sahibzada Ghulam Nasir al-Din had been in Lahore under medical treatment. A programme was made to go to Lahore to enquire about his health. After eating the predawn meal of suhur, Khawaja Qamar al-Din paid his respects at the shrine of Shams al-‘Arifin and after offering prayers began the last journey of his life.

About a few miles from Sargodha, on the Sargodha Lahore Road is a bridge of Chack Eleven. The lifelong driver of Khawaja Qamar al-Din, Ghulam Haider – who had been driving for his murshid for forty five years – was driving the car. It was seven in the morning and the sun had risen, there was light everywhere. From in front of the Chack Eleven Bridge, Ghulam Haider saw a lorry coming towards him. The lorry was coming from the wrong direction, the careful driver just as before moved the car further left, however the lorry did not correct its direction. To this, Ghulam Haider took the car off-road. However, the lorry driver did not control his lorry. Suddenly a thunderous accident occurred that completely destroyed the car. The driver, Ghulam Haider, died on the spot offering the sacrifice of his life at the feet of his Shaykh.

Another servant, Allah Bakhsh, who was due to get married a few days after, was sitting on the back seat. He was also crowned with the crown of martyrdom. The other two companions, Haji Muhammad Nawaz – who was a close servant to Khawaja Qamar al-Din – his arm was broken and the fourth companion, Muhammad Aslam, was severely injured.

Khawaja Qamar al-Din was sitting on the front passenger seat next to the driver. After hearing the noise of this collision, people from all around gathered. Khawaja Qamar al-Din was taken out and the ankle-bone of his right leg was fractured. The blessed face and other parts of the body seemed completely fine. When he was taken out of the vehicle and sat down, a person came forward and offered water. Khawaja Qamar al-Din refused to drink and stated, “I am fasting.” Then he was laid on a bedstead and taken to Sargodha District Hospital on the back of a van.

The news of this painful tragedy spread like wild-fire in all directions. Crowds and crowds began to gather at the hospital.

We, at Bhera, were informed in the evening of this accident; however, the giver of this news also told us that Khawaja Qamar al-Din was fine and well. The next day early in the morning, I along with my relatives went to Sargodha to enquire of his state and health. At that moment, the doctors were dressing his wounds. The entire grounds of the hospital were filled with devotees and followers. Everyone’s tongues were uttering words of gratitude, for Allah (most high) had protected and saved their kind leader from this severe accident.

We were all so happy that the arrow of fate was mistaken. However, fate itself was smiling at our naivety. For two days, Khawaja Qamar al-Din remained under medical treatment at Sargodha District Hospital. When the President of Pakistan, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq heard of this tragedy, he became restless. Every ten to fifteen minutes, he himself was phoning the hospital to find out about the state of Khawaja Qamar al-Din and he kept on emphasising to the doctors that there must be no shortfall in his medical treatment.

On the seventeenth of Ramadan, the doctors advised that for further treatment Khawaja Qamar al-Din must be taken to CMH (Combined Military Hospital) in Lahore. Eventually, he was taken there and when the doctors saw the colour of his fingernails, they became worried and said, “You have come late.” Despite the great efforts of the doctors at CMH Lahore, the decree of Allah (most high) had been fulfilled and that great personality, who spread light shining as the full moon above the horizon of life for a quarter of a century, became concealed from our eyes, left this temporary world and was honoured to present himself in the eternal court of his true Beloved. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

Time remained preoccupied in search for such a leader in order to enlighten its night of sorrow, but, this struggle did not bear any fruit. The Muslim nation will always keep the memory of this leader close to their hearts who guided it with great courage during every type of difficulty and calamity. The circles of disciples and followers will always remain restless for a glimpse of the luminous face of their Shaykh.

The one who always loved and was affectionate towards students, who recognised the status and positions of the scholars, who fulfilled the rights of the respect and honour of the Prophetic Household, the protector of the dignity of the Prophetic Companions, the grieved lover of the beauty of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the one who would not be distanced from the remembrance of Allah (most high) for a moment, the light of the eyes of the people of the heart, the guide of the people of wisdom and intellect, the leader of the caravan of love and affection, the Shaykh of Islam and the Muslims, Khawaja Muhammad Qamar al-Din (Allah be well pleased with him); outwardly, he is hidden and concealed from our eyes, however, the lamps of his devotion and love will always shine.

SIAL SHARIF AGAINST QADIANIAT

The servants of the Chosen One (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) were first pitted against the British rule, then were tested against the Hindus and then internal troubles seized their attention and focus. During this period, the fitna of the Ahmadiyya Movement (Mirza’iyyat, Qadiyaniyyat) fearless of any form of hindrance kept on spreading its tentacles and strengthening its foundations. They had found plenty of time to organize their resources and formalize their conspiracies. Their people had already taken positions within the civil courts and during this time they also stabilized their positions in the military; in the land, naval and air forces. This was to such an extent that an Ahmadi, Zafar Chaudhry, was successful in becoming the Chief of the Pakistan Air Force. He had developed such courage that in the month of December during their six day conference in Rabwah, he ordered the Pakistan Air Force to pay respect to his false prophet.




They had the hope that in one leap they would be able to capture the premiership of Pakistan. In order to protect the nation of His Beloved (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) from the dangerous conspiracies of these stooges of foreigners and enemies of Islam and the Muslims, Allah (most high) caused a small incident that took place at the railway station in Rabwah to be the means for this rescue. Following this incident, the movement of Khatm al-Nubuwwat (finality of prophet hood) spread to all corners of the country. This eventually led to the government being forced to declare the Ahmadis a non-Muslim minority. In this time, the brave and leading role that Shaykh al-Islam Khawaja Qamar al-Din played is evident and not in need of further explanation.



Khawaja Qamar al-Din’s services during the Nizam Mustafa movement shall forever remain luminous and glittering.

Socialism & Sial Sharif

The impostures of Bhutto had impressed the imprints of socialism in the minds of the nation to such an extent that slogans of death to Islam could be heard on common roads. There was a fear that in this country which was attained by the blood of hundreds of thousands of martyrs and by the sacrifices of their prime of youth for the sake of Islam, now the system of Marx and Lenin may be enforced.




The slogans of Bhutto’s comrades were very thunderous and vociferous creating an overwhelming, subdued and fearful atmosphere. Great politicians were under the mandible of the regime. Many scholars of the gown and turban were assisting Bhutto by sowing the seeds of socialism in this home of Islam. In this atmosphere of fear and terror, dread and despair, a voice called out, “Pakistan will become the burial ground of socialism.” The entire nation was startled and friends and foes were left amazed at the courage and bravery of the one shouting this slogan. They began rubbing their eyes and were anxious to see the face of this person who caused a commotion throughout the country with his sublimely enchanting call.

Who was making this call and who was shouting this slogan? He was none other than the leader of us Sunnis, the murshid of us Chishtis, Khawaja Muhammad Qamar al-Din Siyalwi. This call acted as the horn of Israfil and the sleeping nation woke up. It was only a case of this awakening that the burst of those slogans of falsity ended and that spell was broken which had engulfed the entire nation and especially the youthful generation in a bad way. In such a fragile period, when the leadership of Jam‘iyyat ‘Ulama’i Pakistan (JUP) and the flag of Islam’s greatness came in to the hands of this determined man of truth from the family of Shams al-‘Arifin, the tables were turned and the ambitions of Bhutto and his followers were turned to dust that desired to empty this land from Islam and make it a centre for socialism.

NIZAM-E-MUSTAFA MOVEMENT

After Pakistan came into existence, for a long time it remained in a dilemma of life and death. Those people, who were granted the responsibility of its premiership, increased the difficulties of this new state as a result of their incompetence or their criminal defalcation. However, 1970 was a period of far more anxiety and worry for the Muslim nation. At that time such a movement began here that rose purely with the tenacity of making socialism the modus operandi of the country and not Islam. Though, all the previous rulers that came did not present any worthwhile service for the implementation of Nizam Mustafa (way of the Chosen One), and even if they took a step towards this direction it was with great dissatisfaction. However, this particular time-period brought within its embrace an uproarious and troublesome doomsday.

THE REFERENDUM IN SARHAD PROVINCE

The pursuing of a referendum in the province of Sarhad was much dangerous as the Khan Brothers had great influence and power here and they were blind devotees of Gandhi. The Red Shirts movement was accepted here to such an extent that in every town and village of the Sarhad province, red flags were waving. If in this referendum the Muslim League was defeated then the dream of Pakistan would have become dispersed and diminished before any interpretation could be given. The bravery of the people who paved the way for the success of the Muslim community in Sarhad, without a doubt at the front of this group, you would clearly see the shining face of Khawaja Qamar al-Din.

THE PAKISTAN MOVEMENT

When the movement began for the independence of India, the Congress was at the forefront whose leadership was in the hands of some prejudiced and narrow-minded Hindus. However, the deceit of the main Hindu leaders had allured many Muslims to their tune and to raise their same voice. Many Muslim scholars, leaders and the learned had become devotees of Indian nationality and stood side by side with the Hindu leaders. At that moment Qa’id A‘zam Muhammad ‘Ali Jinnah demanded the formation of Pakistan. Khawaja Qamar al-Din – through his light of firasat – perceived the truth of Qa’id A‘zam’s position whilst great intellectuals of that time could not decide whether the claim of Qa’id A‘zam had any acceptance or weight in it or not, or whether it is practicable or not. Khawaja Qamar al-Din, with firm resolve and certainty, announced his assistance and loyalty to Qa’id A‘zam in the struggle to acquire Pakistan. History testifies that this man of truth, whatever step he took he did not stop until he reached his desired destination and objective.

THE LUNGER KHANA OF SIAL SHARIF

There was always plenty of baraka from Allah (most high) in the langarkhana at the Astana ‘aliya of Siyal Sharif. Day and night hundreds of guests were provided with meals. Khawaja Qamar al-Din never had the desire to accumulate wealth; whatever came was quickly spent. During the era of Yahya Khan, when the government had announced that by a certain date all five hundred rupee notes and all one hundred rupee notes must be returned in order to thwart and control the black market trade, everyone was suddenly worried and day and night frantically pursued the exchange of their notes. Respected Khawaja Qamar al-Din told me personally that at that time he only possessed eight anahs in his pocket and hence he was not worried in the least. The servants of Allah (most high) not only keep their hearts but also their pockets free and pure from wealth.




Whenever a religious or national movement rose in the country and a need for personal and financial sacrifice was felt, this servant of Allah (most high) attributed with all his pure and unconditional devotion was always seen at the forefront. His struggle was not limited to merely a physical one but through the medium of his tongue and pen, he remained preoccupied throughout his life in raising high the banner of truth. If falsity raised its head in any form and in any corner of the state, the valor of Khawaja Qamar al-Din fell heavily upon it.



During the British era, a wave of tribulations flooded the land. Somewhere pseudo-missionaries of Christianity pelted the veracity of Islam with their arrows of taunt and insult. Somewhere the mischief of rejecting the finality of prophet hood (inkar Khatm al-Nubuwwat) occurred, and in someplace else rambles of those insulting the status of prophet hood cropped up. Somewhere organized conspiracies of disrespect towards the Prophetic Companions (sahaba) transpired, and in someplace else impudence towards the greatness and dignity of the respected Prophetic Household (ahl al-bayt) ensued. In short, this beloved servant of the chosen Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) of Allah (most high) fought with all. He put up a bold front and with the help of Allah (most high) forced all to experience a divulging defeat.

MORE ABOUT KHWAJA QAMRUDDIN SIALWI

During the student years, signs of aptitude and a genius could be seen in the personality of Khawaja Qamar al-Din. Allah (most high) granted him such an ability and intellect that he would be able to solve difficult issues with much ease. The memory was so strong that whatever he learnt once was never forgotten. He was a mountain of piety and steadfastness, unyielding and resolute amidst any esoteric passion or exoteric adverse circumstances. His eyes and gaze always remained modestly low looking at the ground before him. The passion for passing on the message of truth was embedded within him from a young age. He would go to every house and encourage people to offer their prayers and whoever would be lazy in performing the prayer, he would show his disappointment.




The number of those associated with the Astana ‘aliya of Siyal Sharif is countless and are spread throughout the country of Pakistan. Offering guidance in religious and worldly affairs was Khawaja Qamar al-Din’s duty. Consider for yourself, to whom different people from different tribes and areas would come daily, what would be the state of his busy schedules. It was Khawaja Qamar al-Din’s duty to have arrangements in place for their food and drink and a place to stay. Furthermore, various forms of supererogatory worship and daily waza’if were part of his norm. Whenever, he would begin to perform his salat, that scene was worth seeing. A state of istighraq and deep involvement would be surrounding him. When he would stand it was awe-inspiring, when he would go into ruku‘ it was graceful and when he would prostrate it would seem as if he would not get up due to the pleasure he was feeling in prostrating to his Lord. Even when he would sit in tashah-hud position it was unique. My sinful eyes have not seen anyone perform salat in this manner. His wazifa was less by means of a tasbih as he was always absorbed in the dhikr of Allah (most high) with his heart and soul. And this state was not only during salat but remained at all times.

Khwaja QAMRUDDIN SIALWI

What aspect of this personality, attributed with all great attributes, should be mentioned and what should not be mentioned in order to be content? This period is very testing of patience for the rose-gatherer in this rose-garden of beauty and perfection.




The physical beauty that Allah (most high) granted Khawaja Muhammad Qamar al-Din, we cannot find any match for it anywhere. Gracious face, high nose, shining gazelle-like eyes, broadness of the fortunate forehead, thickness of the blessed beard and shining tresses would capture the gaze and the heart. Despite the graces of beauty, such a reflection of Allah’s majesty remained resplendent upon the face that no courage to speak in the holy presence remained.



When Khawaja Qamar al-Din’s age was four years, four months and ten days, Khawaja Diya’ al-Din enrolled him to memorize the Qur’an in the class of Hafiz Karim Bakhsh. He very quickly memorized the Qur’an in a short span of time. Following that, capable teachers taught him Persian and Arabic etymology and syntax with much joy and hard work and this capable student accepted all that he was taught with much joy and enthusiasm. When he was very young and was reading the Kanz al-Daqa’iq, during this time he wrote a commentary on a difficult issue within the Kanz al-Daqa’iq in the Arabic language. After seeing it, great learned scholars were left amazed. This written piece caused a greater sense of enhancing the education and upbringing of this student in the heart of his father; Khawaja Diya’ al-Din. As a result, he looked towards a distinguished scholar from the Khayr Abadi family of knowledge and wisdom, Maulana Mu’in al-Din Ajmayri. At that time, he was the principal teacher at Madrasa ‘Uthmaniyya Dar al-Khayr in Ajmayr (India) and so for some time, Khawaja Diya’ al-Din sent his beloved son to Ajmayr in pursuit of education. Later on, Maulana Ajmayri was brought from Ajmayr to Siyal and Khawaja Qamar al-Din continued acquiring knowledge from him. A student of Maulana Ajmayri, Maulana Muhammad Hussain, also began teaching in Siyal at Dar al-‘Ulum Diya’ Shams al-Islam. Khawaja Qamar al-Din studied philosophy and logic with Maulana Muhammad Din Badhwi. Khawaja Qamar al-Din completed these various sciences and disciplines from these learned scholars. He also completed the Dawra Hadith with Maulana Ajmayri, who consequently bestowed the sanad and ijaza of hadith narration to him.

The Tradition of Greatness Continues

After Khawaja Shams al-‘Arifin, his great son, Khawaja Muhammad Din, adorningly sat upon the spiritual seat as a beauteous embodiment of the qualities of his noble father. He gave this movement of his noble father further strength and energy. This chain of faqr and darwayshi gradually spreading through major cities reached the very distanced and isolated villages that were situated in mountains and deserts.




After Khawaja Muhammad Din, his son, Khawaja Diya’ al-Din, beautified and enhanced not only the khanqah of Siyal Sharif and not only the Chishti Nizami Sufi Order but also all orders of faqr and darwayshi. In this era, the collective struggle against the sway of the British and the domination of the non-Muslims began. This lion-hearted struggler, who throughout his life challenged the foreign rulers in every field, departed from this world at the age of merely forty five years. Allah (most high) favored Khawaja Diya’ al-Din’s sincerity in such a manner that He granted him a great and unique son; Shaykh al-Islam Khawaja Muhammad Qamar al-Din Siyalwi. For three quarters of a century, Shaykh al-Islam Khawaja Muhammad Qamar al-Din shined above the horizon of life as a full moon spreading light and defeating every form of darkness. At his departure, the entire community is tearful. His obedient followers are manifesting their humble prayers and paying their respects in numerous ways. The special edition of Diya-e Haram Monthly Journal is also a humble beam from this chain of humble prayers.

The Mercy of ALLAH

The mercy of Allah SWT manifests itself in many unique ways. When despair and dismay tighten their noose from all sides, when deprivations snatch away even the longing of staying alive from the heart; at exactly that moment Allah’s mercy prepares for the rising of such a sun that becomes a means of prospering the very dark night with a joyous morning. It confers brilliance and splendor to its rays. Upon observing its magnificence the entire world is left in a state of utter astonishment and bewilderment

Allah (most high) had chosen a village – whose name was not even known to anyone – in the district of Shah Pur in Punjab to be the birthplace of a favored and accepted servant. In the small settlement of Siyal, such a lamp of ma‘rifa shined in the house of Mian Muhammad Yar (Allah have mercy upon him) who illuminated this dark night of sadness and despondence. Within the multitude of thick trees were a few underdeveloped dwellings. A fortunate person was born in them who awakened the sleeping fate of a world and corrected the deteriorating destinies of hundreds of thousands. The parents selected the name Shams al-Din for their newborn son. Allah’s mercy honored him with the station of Shams al-‘Arifin. All those who would come to his Astana ‘aliya would return back with the ample passion of remembering Allah (most high), following the Prophetic Practice (sunna) and the prime resolve of waving the flag of Islam high up again. Within a few years, a net of such khanqahs was spread throughout the country where preparations were made to lead the persons, unmindful of themselves, towards the position and station of self-knowing and God-knowing servants of Allah (most high). By observing and pondering over the achievements – of reviving the religion and stitching together the dispersed nation – granted by Allah (most high) to this pure personality; the reminiscence of the wanders of the awliya’ of the past is refreshed

THE GNOSTIC OF SIYAL

Precarious Condition of Society.

The nineteenth century was a century of great pain and affliction for Muslims residing in the Indian subcontinent. The wide and expansive Muslim empire of India had been divided into numerous smaller states. The ruler of each individual state had become absent-minded and distracted due to his own personal importance to such an extent that he was neither saddened at the state of his community nor was he upset at his nation meeting its own downfall. The Muslims were now fighting amongst each other. The city of Delhi – which was for centuries the main centre of the Islamic state in India – due to the inability of its sovereigns, was fast losing its influence and authority. More grievous than this was the state of the believer’s connection and relationship with his merciful Lord and his affectionate Murshid, which was now becoming weaker? Various innovations concerning doctrine and practice had enervated the Islamic society. Mosques were deserted, religious schools were unlighted and khanqahs – where once lion-hearted friends of Allah used to sit – were now at the disposal of artificial unorthodox mendicants and dauntless persons completely lacking the reality of Islam.




Faces enlightened with the light of ma‘rifa and foreheads refulgent from the signs of prostrations were seldom seen. Fountains were drying up that saturated the sown-field of life. Stars began disappearing one-by-one that guided the lost travelers in the wilderness of life towards their true destination.



Consider for yourself, a place where rulers remain preoccupied day and night in conspiracies to overcome and defeat one another, where the general populace day-by-day becomes distanced from its source and origin of life; in such a place what more could be expected and hoped for other than public dishonor, adversity, decline and downfall. That nation despite its smallness in number had ruled over such a vast country for centuries purely due to the might of its good practice, today those qualities of this nation had become a story and fable of the past. The end result of this was that on a certain evening during the year 1857 the sun of this Islamic rule set and disappeared. Every brick of the palaces was destroyed; palaces in which resided the people who had forgotten their Creator, whose days and nights were spent in luxury and gaiety and in whose courts gatherings of carousing, dance and music were always taking place. Foreigners who had now come from a distance of six thousand miles had mercilessly slaughtered these people who had rebelled against their own Creator. Learned scholars were hanged. Religious schools were locked. Precious rarities of knowledge and wisdom were set alight. The common Muslim had become bound in the chains of double slavery; to the British and to the Hindus.



The darkness of despair had spread everywhere. No ray of hope could be seen appearing from any corner. People had understood that the light of Islam would never be lit in this country ever again. The presence of the Muslims would be erased from the history of this country just like a mistaken letter.

Distinguishing Qualities.

Allah (most high) has bestowed the honorable Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat with qualities that attract others towards the beauty of Islam. His appealing and passionate speeches always strike a chord in the hearts of the audience. They are immediately impressed, captivated and spiritually uplifted. He is full of sincerity and relentlessly joins with others in times of difficulty and grief. Hence, we see him helping, providing


Humanitarian aid and coordinating relief efforts for the needy around the world. He is a very capable administrator and leader. He is very patient and considerate and conceals the errors of others. He respects greatly all those who are from the family of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). A brave and understanding figure; he is an inspiration to many; young and old alike. He resembles the personality of his noble father in every way. Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat is the rightful torchbearer of truth and spirituality.
 
Just by seeing and being in his presence, eyes are cooled, hearts are solaced and souls are comforted. Despair and hopelessness transform into joy and happiness

Leading from the Front.

Since the death of Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat’s beloved father, the service to Islam has excelled further due to his sincerity, commitment and determination. At the present moment Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat is Principal of the educational institution of DMG Bhera in which over thirteen hundred students are continuously studying and are blessed to be under his watchful eye. He is also the Principal of Ghawthiyya Girls College Bhera in which over nine hundred Muslim sisters are learning the beauties and sciences of Islam. In addition, there are over one hundred and fifty smaller branches of these two central institutions throughout Pakistan and in other countries that are also being overlooked by Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat. In the entire network of these centers of Islamic learning, over twenty five thousand male and female students are benefiting from the teachings of Islam taught by those who have mastered the sciences at the hands of Diya’ al-Ummat (ra) and are continuously being supervised by Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat. He travels around the world extensively teaching and promoting the true message of Islam. He is also very active in the national affairs of his country and openly gives his support and advice where needed. Equally, he fearlessly makes the ruling elite aware of their mistakes and shortcomings in an attempt to better the lives of Muslims and to protect the dignity of their faith.

Nizame Mustafa Movement

During the premiership of Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, another national movement rose by the name of Nizam Mustafa (way of the Prophet) that came about as a result of Bhutto’s policies and open declaration of making Socialism the modus operandi of Pakistan. The general populace could not accept a system based upon Marx and Lenin to be implemented in their homeland and, thus, this movement began being led by eminent shuyukh and ‘ulama. During this time, Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat’s father was imprisoned by the regime. Hence, in the absence of his father, Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat continued his noble father’s mission and led the people of Pakistan along with other shuyukh and ‘ulama under the banner of Nizam Mustafa.

Assasination Attempt!!!

One of the followers of the ahmadiyya community attacked Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat by night in an attempt to assassinate him; however, such an act was to no avail as Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat was destined to serve Islam much more in his life. The national movement eventually led to the Pakistani government officially declaring the ahmadiyya community a non-Muslim minority in Pakistan

Leading members of Khatm-e-Nabuwwat Tehrik

In 1968, a national union by the name of ‘The Islamic Students’ Society’ was formed in Karachi. Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat during his student years became the head of its Bhera

branch. Shortly after, the mass movement of Tahrik Khatm Nubuwwat (finality of prophet hood) of 1974 began. The youthful and energetic Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat approached the leading shuyukh and ‘ulama and with their approval took responsibility for leading the young Muslims against the evil ideology of Ghulam Ahmad Qadiyani who claimed to be a prophet and declared his followers Muslim. A national movement was initiated and Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat led the Muslim youth in this campaign of truth against falsehood. The fierce campaign to raise the banner of the final prophet hood of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) led by Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat was blessed with great success.

HIGHER EDUCATION

For further expertise in usul al-fiqh and ‘ulum al-hadith, his father chose to have his keen and enthusiastic son study with Jami’ al-Ma’qul wa’l-Manqul ‘Allama Muntakhab al-Haqq al-Qadiri. During 1978-79 he stayed in Karachi and studied contemporary Arabic with the two Azhari scholars, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Jawwad and Shaykh ‘Abd al-Ghani. Upon returning from Karachi, he completed MA (Arabic) at the University of the Punjab. After his marriage in 1979, within a year he traveled to the holy city of Makka (KSA) and enrolled in Umm al-Qura University and for the next five years gained expertise in Islamic Law. He returned to his homeland in 1985.

BIRTH & Educational Achievements.

Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat was born in Bhera, Punjab, on 25th Rajab 1369 AH (9th May 1950). His father is the late Justice Shaykh Muhammad Karam Shah al-Azhari (ra). Following family tradition, Shaykh Amin al-Hasanat began learning the holy Qur’an at the tender age of four and half years and completed the memorisation of the entire Qur’an at an early age. After memorising the holy Qur’an, within one year he completed all the classes of primary school and in the next three months completed the three years of middle school. After spending a year at Sadiqabad (district Bahawalpur), he returned and entered the ninth grade of Government High School Bhera.
He completed matriculation in 1968 gaining first division. Following matriculation he completed the traditional Islamic sciences and disciplines of dars nizami (jurisprudence, Qur’anic exegesis, prophetic tradition, language and grammar, literature and rhetoric, logic, etc.) within six years at DMG Bhera. He studied the intensive course on hadith literature with his noble father and also Shaykh al-Hadith Muhammad Mi’raj al-Islam.

INTRODUCTION TO HAZRAT PIR MUHAMMAD AMIN UL HASANT SHAH.

He is Muhammad Amin al-Hasanat Shah al-Qurashi al-Hashimi, the son of Muhammad Karam Shah, the son of Muhammad Shah, the son of Amir Shah. His Ancestors lead him to Baha’ ad-Din Zakariyya Multani (Allah have mercy upon them).

Shaykh al-Masha’ikh Baha’ ad-Din Zakariyya Multani (566 – 665 AH) was one of the greatest Gnostics and spiritual leaders of his time, who is well-known for writing with his own hands the literary masterpiece and treatise on tasawwuf of ‘Ali ibn Uthman al-Hajwayri, the ‘Kashf al-Mahjub’ (the unveiling of the veiled). Shaykh al-Masha’ikh Baha’ ad-Din Zakariyya Multani is a direct descendant of the Prophet’s Companion, Habbar ibn al-Aswad, who is from the Prophet’s tribe of Quraysh and to whom the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) stated, “Cursed is he who curses you.”

A Great Loss to the Muslim World.

He fell ill seriously in January 1998 and remained under treatment in lslamabad Complex from Jan 11 to April 7, 1998. As he had completed his mission, therefore he was satisfied with his achievements.


He left this world on Dhu'l Hajjah 9, 1418 April 7, 1998. His funeral prayer was led by Khawaja Harneed-ud-Din Siyalwi and his body was buried in the tomb of Amir-us-Salikeen at Bhera.




Allah Grant the Shaykh a place in Jannah-tul-Firdaus . (Ameen).

Duties as Justice of Shariat Court. Govt. of Pakistan

When General Zia-ul-Haq established Federal Shadat Court, Pir Muhammad Karam Shah sworn in as justice of this court being an expert of Islamic law in June 1981. He was elevated to Shariat Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He worked with famous judges of the apex court including Justice Zullah, Nasim Hasan Shah and M. Rafiq Tarar (Ex-President of Pakistan). He wrote some historic decisions during his career. He remained justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan till his demise.




He was a member of the advisory board of Darul Mal Al-Islami which was working for Islamic banking. Once there was controversy on an issue among the members. All members presented their papers but the issue could not be resolved. There was consensus among the members to accept the opinion of Pir Sahib. He also rendered services as member of Royat-i-Hilal committee and also remained Chairman of this committee.

His Love for Pakistan

He belonged to such Ulama and Saints who worked for the independence of Pakistan. His teacher of Hadith Mauiana Naeem-ud-Din Muradabadi and his Murshid Khawaja Qamar-ud-Din were supporters of Pakistan movement. He himself canvassed for the Pakistan Muslim League in the election of 1946. He had great respect for Quaid-e-Azarn Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Dr. Muhammad lqbal. He had preserved a number of Urdu and Persian verses of Dr. lqbal in his memory along with many Arabic and Persian Verses of famous poets which he had quoted in his writings.



Pir Sahib also took an active part in the politics of the country. He joined jamiat Ulama-e-Pakistan and remained senior vice-president of this party. He criticized openly what was un-islamic in his opinion. He vehemently refuted all man- made systems of Government. He criticized late premier Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto due to his socialistic ideas. He took an active role in Tehrik Khatm-e-Nabuwwat in 1974 and stressed the Government in the editorials of Zia-e-Haram that Qadianis should be declared as non-Muslims. Pir Sahib participated in Tehreek Nizam-e-Mustafa in 1977. He was imprisoned by Bhutto Government and was released on imposition of martial law by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. He asked General Zia for the lslamization of all institutions of the country who had great respect of this saint and scholar.

An Educationist of his own kind

Pir Sahib was also an educationist and a very kind teacher. He re-organized "Dar-ul-ulum Muhammadia Ghausia" established by his father in Bhera. He brought revolutionary changes in the syllabi of religious education. He thought it necessary to give modern education alongwith religious education. A beautiful building of main campus was erected near the Khanqah Amir-us-Salikeen. Afterward al-Qamar Campus was built which is beautifully designed. The degree granted by this institution is equivallent to M.A. (Arabic & Islamic studies). This institution possesses a unique position among the religious institutions of the country. A number of alumni of Darul 'Ulum Muhammadia Ghausia are serving the nation as lecturers/Professors (Arabic and Islamic Studies) in government as well as private institutions. A number of religious scholars are working as Khatib in Auqaf and Pak Forces after completing their education from such a prestigious institution. The services rendered by this institution have been acknowledged by Islamic scholars. A thesis has been presented in Islamic Studies Department, University of the Punjab Lahore, for the Degree of MA. (Islamic Studies) regarding Darul 'Ulum Muhammadia Ghausia and another thesis about Pir Sahib for M.A. (Arabic) degree

THE GREAT SUFI

This great Sufi was not a traditional Pir and Sajadahnashin but a great scholar of Islam. He is the author of many books. He wrote on Qur'an, Hadith, and Sirah. He completed his first book "Sunnat Khayr-al-Anam" while he was the student of al-Azhar University. In this book, he refuted Ghulam Ahmad Pervaiz's views regarding Prophetic traditions. Being a pupil of Sadr-ul-Afazal, he pondered over the Our'anic verses and completed his famous exegesis of the Holy Qur'an entitled "Zia-ul-Qur'an" in Urdu language in five volumes in 19 years. His Urdu translation "Jamal-ul-Qur'an" has also been separately published. He wrote detailed biography of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) entitled "Zia-un-Nabi" in seven volumes. -His lectures and articles have been published under the title "Maqalat Zia-ul-Ummat' in two volumes and speeches delivered by him to the prisoners of Sargodha jail have been published by Gul Muharnmad Faizi in "Abr-e-Karam" He also translated Waza'if of Silsilah Chishtia and Dala'il al-Khayrat into Urdu language. He started a monthly journal "Zia-e-Haram" in 1970 and remained Editor-in-Chief of this journal for about 28 years. The editorial was written by himself under the title "Sirr-e-Dilbaran" that was specially admired by its readers.

SIPIRITUAL Training

Pir Sahib was disciple (murid) of Khawaja Oamar-ud-Din Siyalwi under whose guidance he completed spiritual training. He was granted Khilafat in Chishtia order by Khawaja Siyalwi and his father. He became Sajadahnashin of Darbar Pir Amir Shah after the demise of his father in 1957. Thousands of people took oath (bayt) at his hand and repented of sinful life. He bestowed Khilafat to seven personalities including his eldest son Sababzada Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah and an Arab of Madinah Tayyabah.

QUEST FOR HIGHER STUDIES

On the advice of Shaykh-ul-Islam Khawaja Qamar-ud-Din Siyalwi, he reached Muradabad (now in India) in 1942 for the study of Hadith from Sayyed Muhammad Naeem-ud-Din Muradabadi who has written commentary "Khaza'inul- Irfan" on the Urdu translation of the Holy Oura'an "Kanzul-lman written by Maulana Shah Ahmad Raza Khan Barailwi. Though Maulana Sadr-ul-Afazal Muradabadi was busy in the struggle for Pakistan wholeheartedly but he spared time to teach hadith to Pir Muhammad Karam Shah who completed Daurah-e-Hadith in 1943 and got Dastar-e-Fazilat by Hazrat Diwan Sahib All-e-Rasul Sayyed Ajmiri. On this occasion Maulana Muradabadi said, "I am satisfied today that 1 had conveyed the trust of religious knowledge and Hadith to the most suitable person"



He passed B.A. examination from.the Punjab University in 1945 and then proceeded to Egypt for higher education in 1951 where he got admission in al Azhar University. He got M.A. Honours in Islamic Law securing 2nd position in the University. He started M.Phil in the same University. He undertook research for the thesis entitled "al-Hadud fi'l-Islam" under the supervision of Dr. Ayub Ali who belonged to East Pakistan for the degree of M.Phil but he could not submit this thesis due to the illness of his father and returned to his homeland in 1954. He had very friendly relation with his teachers like Muhammad Mustafa Shalbi, Muhammad Abu Zuhrah and Ahmad Zaki who granted him appraisal certificates on his departure.

BIRTH AND EARLY EDUCATION.

Muhammad Karam Shah was born on Ist July 1918 A.D./Ramadan 21, 1336 A.H. in famous town Bhera (Distt. Sargodha) which was attacked by Mughal emperor Zahir-ud-Din Babur and was mentioned by him in his memoir. A beautiful mosque was built by Sher Shah Suri in this town.

After study of the Holy Qur'an, he was admitted in Mohammadia Ghausia Primary School in 1925 established by his father. Later on, he got admission in Government High School Bhera and did his matriculation in 1936. He learnt Persian and Arabic grammar from Maulana Muhammad Oasim Balakoti and Maulana Abdul Hameed. He also studied lslamic learning from Maulana Muhammad Din Budhwi and Maulana Ghulam Mahmood of Piplan (Mianwali). In 1941, he got admission in Oriental College Lahore and passed examination of Fazal-e-Arabi. Here he had the honour to be the student of famous teachers of Arabic language like Shaykh Muhammad Arabi, Rasul Khan and Maulana Nur-ul-Haq.

INTRODUCTION TO HAZRAT JUSTICE(R) PIR MUHAMMAD KARAM SHAH AL-AZHARI (RA)

Pir Muhammad Karam Shah was a famous saint of Chishtia order, a learned theologian, a commentator of the Holy Qur'an, a biographer of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him), a jurist, an educationist and justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. His family was honoured in the Punjab province due to knowledge and piety. His grandfather Pir Amir Shah known as Amir-us-Salikeen was famous chishti saint. His father Pir Hafiz Muhammad Shah Ghazi was also a sufi who took an active part in Pakistan Movement and in jehad for liberation of Kashmir. He was prisoned to jail by Khizar Government of the Punjab due to his active role in civil disobedience movement against him. The forefathers of Pir Sahib include famous Suhrawardy saints like Hazrat Shaykh-ul-islam Sadr-ud-Din Arif and Hazrat Ghaus Bahauddin Zakariyya of Multan.

Our Distinction.

Darul  uloom Muhammadia Ghousia represents both the old school thought and the modern day fields of study. English, Economics, Civics and other social sciences were included in its Syllabus from 1954.

THE CURRENT SITUATION

Given the current circumstances around the world and having seen the worst image being shown to the world by media such educational networks are a blow of fresh air. We represent the true picture of islam thats peaceful harmoneous and so beautiful that if people come and learn about our religion they will be amazed to find out the realities.

A bunch of mad people around the world dont represent the entire muslim word. The media has allways played a major role in displaying a brutal face of Islam and the Muslims. We are doing our level best and INSHALLAH will keep on doing to represent the true picture of Muslims and Islam. We will give to the world true practising muslims who are not only playing their part for Islam but also are playing their worthy role in the worldly affairs.

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MERCIFUL THE MEGNIFICENT

Assalam o Alaikum Warehmatullah

Islam, The Religion of peace, used to be the personification of moderation, compassion, justice, and tolerance. Over the years these golden traits of our peaceful religion have vanished in the dark valleys of violence, terrorism and fundamentalism and extremism.

The glorified and peaceful side of the religion of peace cannot be restored as long as we don’t have enough scholars who are not only good scholars, good preachers but also they should be the embodiments of peaceful Islam

Darul Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia and Ghousia Girls College belong one of the most revolutionary educational systems of the Islamic world. The Founder of this educational revolution, His highness Justice Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari (May his soul rest in peace) had foreseen this phenomenon by mid of a century ago. He founded this institution in 1957. Millions of Islamic scholars and preachers have completed their education here and they are now playing a pivotal role in spreading and strengthening Islam and Islamic world.

Due to the current circumstances and atmosphere of the world, the need for moderate Islamic scholars has increased immensely. By the grace of Allah Almighty, Darul Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia and Ghousia girls colleges are very much aware of this situation and doing their best to serve and comply to this need of Islam and the entire world.

In the near future, there are many changes that are being brought into this educational system and there are quite a few new departments of study being introduced as well. In order to bring about these changes certain necessities are to be provided.

Allah The Almighty has provided you with great resources and ambition to serve your religion. By playing your worthy role in this sacred and colossal mission you will not only benefit yourself in this world but also in the hereafter.

May Allah bless you with prosperity and shower upon you His endless blessings.

Wassalaam

Pir Muhammad Amin ul Hasnat Shah

Principal

Darul Uloom Mohammadia Ghousia.

The Leader

Hazrat Al-Hafiz Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah

Hazrat Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is the spiritual successor and the eldest son of Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA). He was born in 1952 in Bhera. As usual he started his early education from the Holy Quran. Along with getting benefit from the grand cradle of training, he achieved the religious education from Daral-Uloom Bhera. He completed the review in the Hadith from the Jamia Qamar-ul-Islam Karachi and achieved the Islamic Law and Specialization in Justice from the great educational institution of the Muslim World "Jamia Umm-ul-Qura" Makkah.

In 1980, he took charge as the Chief Editor of the Monthly "Zia-e-Haram and started performing the journalism responsibilities.

In 1986, he joined Daral-Uloom Bhera in the administrative and teaching work.

He executed the praiseworthy services in the finalization of the Prophet-hood movement, enforcement of the Mustafavi system movement and judiciary reinstatement Movement.

Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is striving hard for the glory of teachings of Islam and to manifest the peaceful identity of Islam in Pakistan and all over the world.

After the death of Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) in 1998, Pir Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is fulfilling all the responsibilities which his father, Zia-ul-Ummah determined for him. On the same track of Hazrat Zia-ul-Ummah, Pir Hasanat Shah is introducing new educational directions in Daral-Uloom Bhera. Hazrat Pir Hasanat Shah is a Successor of the Shrine Hazrat Ameer-us Salekeen and the Principal of Daral-Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia Bhera, besides this work, he is also performing the following supplementary responsibilities;

1- Chairman, Zia-ul-Quran Publications

2- Chief Editor, Mahnama "Zia-e-Haram"

3- Chairman, Anjuman Taleem-ul-Muslimeen

4- Chairman, Zia-ul-Ummah Foundation

5- Chairman, Al-Karam Welfare Fund

6- Member, Dahwa Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad.

7- Head of the different International Welfare Organizations

8- Principal, Ghousia Girls College Bhera.

Our Leader Now

The Leader

Hazrat Al-Hafiz Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah

Hazrat Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is the spiritual successor and the eldest son of Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA). He was born in 1952 in Bhera. As usual he started his early education from the Holy Quran. Along with getting benefit from the grand cradle of training, he achieved the religious education from Daral-Uloom Bhera. He completed the review in the Hadith from the Jamia Qamar-ul-Islam Karachi and achieved the Islamic Law and Specialization in Justice from the great educational institution of the Muslim World "Jamia Umm-ul-Qura" Makkah.

In 1980, he took charge as the Chief Editor of the Monthly "Zia-e-Haram and started performing the journalism responsibilities.

In 1986, he joined Daral-Uloom Bhera in the administrative and teaching work.

He executed the praiseworthy services in the finalization of the Prophet-hood movement, enforcement of the Mustafavi system movement and judiciary reinstatement Movement.

Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is striving hard for the glory of teachings of Islam and to manifest the peaceful identity of Islam in Pakistan and all over the world.

After the death of Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) in 1998, Pir Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah is fulfilling all the responsibilities which his father, Zia-ul-Ummah determined for him. On the same track of Hazrat Zia-ul-Ummah, Pir Hasanat Shah is introducing new educational directions in Daral-Uloom Bhera. Hazrat Pir Hasanat Shah is a Successor of the Shrine Hazrat Ameer-us Salekeen and the Principal of Daral-Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia Bhera, besides this work, he is also performing the following supplementary responsibilities;

1- Chairman, Zia-ul-Quran Publications

2- Chief Editor, Mahnama "Zia-e-Haram"

3- Chairman, Anjuman Taleem-ul-Muslimeen

4- Chairman, Zia-ul-Ummah Foundation

5- Chairman, Al-Karam Welfare Fund

6- Member, Dahwa Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad.

7- Head of the different International Welfare Organizations

8- Principal, Ghousia Girls College Bhera.

Our Founders--Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam shah (RA)

Hazrat Pir Justice Muhammad Khram Shah

Al-Azhari (RA)

(1918-1998)

Zial-ul-Ummah, Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) had a multi- dimensional personality. Whatever aspect of his life is studied, a new corner of the sense of philosophy & practice of his life appears in front of us. As a Quranic exegetic, biography writer, educationist, teacher, great thinker, writer and a spiritual leader, every aspect of his life has success, welfare, prosperity and safety for Muslim Ummah. Pir Karam Shah (RA) was a noble-minded, sagacious and a thoughtful scholar.

He was born in 1918 in a spiritual family of the Subcontinent. He got his early education from Bhera. After achievement of the intellectual and traditional fields of knowledge, he went to Murabad (India) for the review of the Hadith. Afterwards he went to the Al-Azhar University Egypt.

After accomplishment of education from the University of Al-Azhar, he came back to homeland and started the revival work of Daral-Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia established by his father. Hazrat Pir Karam Shah (RA) laid the foundation of this Daral-Uloom on the basis of such an education system and syllabus which is a very attractive combination of contemporary and Islamic fields of knowledge.

Memorable work of Hazrat Pir Justice Muhammad Karam Shah (RA)

1. Tafseer-e-Zia-ul-Quran (Quranic Exegesis)

This is the major work among his educational and learning services. He completed this Quranic exegesis after the extreme hard work and effort of 19 years. This exegesis has five volumes. Study of this exegesis not only reveals the Quranic facts and the medium of thoughts but also it provides the clear evidence of the foresightedness, well-wishing and depth of the feeling of Hazrat Zia-ul-Ummah (RA). This exegesis is a beautiful bouquet of the wordy, research, intellectual and the customary arguments and guidance. Tafseer-e-Zia-Ul-Quran has a prominent position in Urdu literature and is a dynamic source for understanding the Quranic teachings.

2. Zia-un-Nabi (SAW) (Biography of the Holy Prophet)

After Zia-ul-Quran, Zia-un-Nabi is the second famous writing of Hazrat Zia-ul-Ummah (RA). He wrote a lovely book by selecting the wonderful pearls from Urdu literature and Biography of the Holy Prophet. This masterpiece in the field of Biography has seven volumes. This book is highly admissible and praiseworthy adorned with the apparent and internal beauty and is indeed a glad tiding for the cultured and affectionate people.

3. Jamal-ul-Quran (Quranic Translation)

This is an attractive, easily understandable, plain & simple translation. This translation is full of literal and real meanings and is very popular among common people. Now Jamal-ul-Quran is also available in the English language.

4. Sunnat-e-Khair-ul-Anam

His crushing reply to the atheists of Sunnah in this book has a unique style of writing and arguments. The distinctive quality of this authentic book is that he wrote it when he was studying in the University of Al-Azhar.

5. Qaseeda Atyab-un-Nagham

Attractive and remarkable translation and interpretation of the Persian encomium of Hazrat Shah Wali-Ullah Dehlvi has a great popularity and acceptance among the scholars and the learned persons.

6. Zia-e-Haram

Proclaimer of the high mind, this magazine is serving in the filed of journalism since 1971. Zia-e-Haram came to the scene at that disturbed time when many superiors and seniors remained silent, and then Zia-e-Haram raised the flag of Islam and Pakistan. From the very first day, this magazine is serving the Muslim Ummah on social, economic, cultural, Islamic, ideological and spiritual grounds without any deadlock and delay.

7. Zia-ul-Quran Publication

Establishment of Zia-ul-Quran Publications was a very significant work done by Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA). This organization is working for the publication and circulation of the Islamic literature around the world since 1974. Zia-ul-Quran Publications played a vital role in the Quranic understanding and comprehension movement.

8. Judicial Services/Decisions

In 1981, Pir Karam Shah (RA) started his services as a justice of Federal Shaiarh Court. Afterwards he served as a justice in Supreme Court Shariah appealet Bench. During this time he gave a number of legal decisions about penalty of stoning to death, right of pre-emption, agriculture reforms, by force retirement, possession of prize bonds scheme, film industry and photographs for the Identity cards and decisions about the dozens of the similar important issues. His decisions are illuminated path for the judiciary and the law students.

Awards Given to Zia-ul-Ummah Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA)

Details of the awards given to Zia-ul-Ummah, Pir Justice Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) are as follows;

1- Sitara-e-Imtiaz (SI)

In 1980, the government of Pakistan granted the greatest Civil Award "Sitara-e-Imtiaz" to Zia-Ul-Ummah Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA).

2- Not-ul-Imtiaz

On March 02, 1993, on the behalf of the government of Egypt, the Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak presented the award "Not-ul-Imtiaz" to Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) in the recognition of his excellent services for the Muslim world.

3- Sanad-e-Imtiaz (Certificate of Recognition)

In 1994, on behalf of the government of Pakistan & Azad Kashmir, Prime Minister of Pakistan gave "Sanad-e-Imtiaz" (Certificate of Recognition) to Hazrat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA) for his great writing work and effort named "Zia-un-Nabi", the Biography of the Holy Prophet.

4- Ad-Darro-ul-Fakhri

In the reward of his great missionary work, the Head of the University of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed Umar Hashim presented this award on behalf of the University of Al-Azhar. Pir Muhammad Amin-ul-Hasant Shah, Successor and the eldest son of Pir Karam Shah (RA) received this award in Britain.

5- Key of the American City New Jersey (Honorary Award)

In the view of his global services, a ceremony was held in his honor in 1990 in New Jersey and the Head of this city presented "Honorary Key" of New Jersey to him.

Our Founders--Hazrat Pir Muhammad shah.(RA)

Gazi ul Islam, Hazrat Pir Muhammad Shah (RA)

(1980 to 1957)

It is a reality that whenever the Muslims declined on social, economic, cultural, political, academic and ideological grounds, the saints and mystics came forward to take the Muslims out from this bad situation. The spiritual and the scholarly services of these self-righteous and pious luminaries have a long series.

Muslim Hero, Hazrat Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) is a beam of this saintly line. His father Hazrat Ameer-us-Salekeen Pir Muhammad Ameer Shah (RA) died on December 6, 1927. After the death of his father, Hazrat Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) accessed to the throne of his father. Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) accommodated this responsibility up to 1957.

During this whole period, Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) worked extremely hard for the glory and prosperity of Islam. Let's have a look on his memorable work:.

1. Method of Instruction & Training at Shrine

Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) struggled hard throughout his life to train and improve the religious condition of the people. To perform this important duty he expressed an extremely encouraging behavior. He himself acted upon the commandments of Allah and His Prophet (PBUH) firmly and instructed all the followers to act upon the teachings of Islam. He constructed rooms associated with the Mosque for the way-farers. The recital and the counsel sittings were arranged for the spiritual training and purification of the minds.

2. Renaissance Movement (Movement of Revival of Knowledge)

Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) had a strong desire to educate the Muslim children so that they can understand their duties and rights. While his father was alive, Pir Muhammad (RA) got permission from his father in 1925 and established Daral-Uloom Muhammadia adjoined with the Shrine. Services of excellent teachers from all over the country had been obtained and made arrangements to teach the intellectual and traditional fields of the knowledge.

3. Muhammadia Ghousia (Imdadia) Primary School

Pir Muhammad (RA) started Muhammadia Ghousia Primary Schools and education was provided free of cost in this school. Children were provided free books and small boards to write. Excellent and competent teachers were arranged for teaching; as a result, the most talented and intellectual individuals have been produced from this school. They played the decisive role in the prosperity and success of Muslim Ummah.

4. Social Services

Pir Muhammad (RA) was very sensitive for the social reforms. He instructed the Muslims to save themselves from the useless traditions and habits.

In this regard, he established an organization named "Jundullah" and started the work to improve the state of the Muslim Society.

5. Aims & Objectives of "Jundullah" Organization

• To create spirit of work in the Muslims for the social, economic, cultural and the religious reforms in the Muslim Society.
• Propagation, publication and the preservation of Islam.
• Establishment of religious institutions for teaching.
• Preaching of Islam by sittings and public meetings.
• Formation of committees to bring reforms in the society.
• Economic assistance of the Muslims.
• Motivation for the Muslims towards education and business to stop the monopoly of the Hindus.

6. Role in the Movement of Pakistan

Muslim Hero, Hazrat Pir Muhammad (RA) was among those prominent personalities who worked for the existence of Pakistan from the platform of the Muslim League.

Pir Muhammad (RA) launched a successful campaign to save the Muslims of Punjab from the wickedness of the most effective party "Unionist". As a result of his day and night struggle; Allah gave an apparent success to the Muslim League.

7. Civil Disobedience Movement

In 1946, Muslim League launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. The imprisonment presenting series started and from Bhera Pir Muhammad (RA) was in the front line with all his followers and colleagues. He (RA) presented the imprisonment with all his colleagues and followers. By seeing the rage and fury of the general public, the government released him on the next day. After this incident, the enthusiasm for the independence reached its peak. At last, the desired destination came to the nearest stage and exactly at 12 O' clock on 14^th August 1947; Pakistan came into its existence. Flag of the Pakistan was fluttered on the middle minaret of the mosque of the Shrine Ameer-us-Salekeen.

After the existence of Pakistan, the restoration and the settlement stage of the refugees started. Pir Muhammad (RA) and his colleagues used all their resources for the rehabilitation of the empty handed refugees coming from Hindustan. Pir Muhammad (RA) and his colleagues performed a vital role in the resettlement process of the refugees.

When the Indian Army attacked on Kashmir, Pir Muhammad (RA) reached in Kashmir with his soldiers and fought against the Indian aggression at the place of "Bole Venus Bajra Garhie". He stayed over their about three months and kept displaying a great valor to soldiers. In the return of his enthusiasm, faith and the passion for freedom fight, Pakistan army presented him a certificate of the bravery and the spirit of sacrifice. Pir Muhammad (RA) was attributed in this certificate in the following words;

"I am feeling proud to introducing Pir Muhammad (RA), the Shrine Superior and the Commander of "Jundullah" Bhera; he worked with his fifty soldiers for about 3 months in my sector, he is a true patriot and a great torch-bearer for all of us. I wish to have more soldiers like him in our hereditary estate"

I J Kiani

Azad Kashmir Forces

Moreover, he worked extremely hard in the relief work for the Kashmiri brothers and in the recognition of his struggle in relief work, Hero of the Freedom Fight, Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim wrote him a letter of thanks.

Pir Muhammad (RA) died on March 26, 1957 but his lighted lamp "Daral-Uloom Muhammadia Ghousia" is spreading the light of knowledge and wisdom all over the world.

Careers

Outcomes (Careers / Progression)

• Religious Graduates
• Religious Teachers
• Religious preachers
• National / International NGOs
• Further Higher Studies
• Teaching / Civil Services
• Management and Administration.

HOLIDAYS

Holidays

Events	No. of Holidays
Muharram-ul Haram (10th Muharram)	01 day
Urs Hazrat Pir Justice Muhammad Karam Shah (RA)     (19th & 20th Muharram)	02 days
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th of Rabi-ul-Awal)	01 day
Urs Hazrat Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) 9th & 10th if Rabi-us-Sani)	02 days
Miraj-un-Nabi (27th Rajab)	01 day
Shab-e-Barat (15th Shaban)	01 day
Eid-ul-Fitr (27th Ramzan to 3rd Shawal)	06 days
Eid-ul-Adha (7th to 13th zil-Hajj)	07 days
Summer vacations	02 months
Friday	Weekly holiday

Functions & Events

Functions, Events & Ceremonies

In Daral-Uloom, different functions and events are arranged with the relevance of the different religious and important national days.

• Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)

Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Greatest true guide and the last Prophet of Allah. Nativity of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) is celebrated on 12^th of the Rabi-ul-Awal with elegance and in a unique way to pay the tribute to our Beloved Prophet (Peace Be upon Him).

• Miraj-un-Nabi (SAW)

The Holy Prophet's Ascension (Miraj-un-Nabi) is celebrated on 27^th of the Rajab and at this night, a common congregation is arranged at Daral-Uloom. This night is also especially reserved for the annual budget of Daral-Uloom. Income and Expenditure record (Budget) is presented at this night.

• Annual Giarween Sharif (Eleventh of Month)

Anjuman Nadwa-tu-Tulaba arranges this function annually to tribute the Saint Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani. Different aspects of His personality, His struggle and service for Deen-e-Islam is highlighted and presented in this function.

• 10^th of the Muharram-ul-Haram

A great function and meeting is arranged in the memory of the great martyrdom of the Grandson (Hazrat Imam Hussain) of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) on 10^th of the Muharram-ul-Haram.

• Urs Pak (Death Anniversaries)

Special spiritual functions and events are arranged with the relevance of the urs (Death anniversaries) of Hazrat Ameer-us-Salekeen, Pir Muhammad Shah (RA) and Zia-ul-Ummah Hazrat Pir Justice Pir Muhammad Karam Shah (RA). Great spiritual leaders & scholars from Pakistan and the Muslim world and thousands of the followers participate in these functions.

• National Days

6^th of September (Defense Day), 23^rd of March (Pakistan Day) and 14^th of August (Independence Day) are celebrated as national days.