Ashraf Jahangir Semnani
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Hazrat Khawaja Syed Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Semnani (Urdu
and Persian
:سیداشرف جهانگیر سمنانی) (born 1308 and died 1405) was a Sufi Saint of both the Chishti
and Qadiri Orders of Sufism
.
He was born in 708 AH (1308 CE) in Semnan
, were his family originated from. He settled in Kicchocha Sharif, Ambedkar Nagar District
, Uttar Pradesh
in northern India
, were he expanded the Chishti
and the Qadiri orders, to a point were a branch of these orders was started after him, known as the Ashrafia order.
Ashraf Jahangir Semnani was a direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah
, through her son Husayn ibn Ali
and his great grandson Ja'far al-Sadiq
. His father was Syed Ibrahim Noor Bakshi.
In 765 Hijri
(1364 CE) he nominated his nephew Abd-ul-Razzaq Nur-ul-Ayn to be his successor.
He died on the 28th Muharram 808 Hijri
(July 26, 1405 CE), and his shrine is located in Kicchocha Sharif.
See under Salim Chishti
Salim Chishti was a greatly revered Sufi Mystic who, it was thought by many, could perform miracles. The Mughal Emperor Akbar-e-Azam went to the shrine of Hazrat Ashraf Jahangir Semnani, but on his travels, had received inspiration to go to see Salim Chishti. Akbar came to the holy man's camp, deep in the desert, seeking a male heir to his throne. Salim Chishti blessed Akbar, and soon the first of three sons was born to him. He named his first son Salim (later emperor Jahangir, named after the Famous Sufi Saint Hazrat Ashraf Jahangir Semnani) in honor of Salim Chishti.
His life and work is recorded in Latayefe Asharfi. Though rewritten and published by many the most authentic is considered from the various books of Dr. Syed Waheed Ashraf who belongs to the same family.
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
and Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
:سیداشرف جهانگیر سمنانی) (born 1308 and died 1405) was a Sufi Saint of both the Chishti
Chishti Order
The Chishtī Order is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The Chishti Order is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness. The doctrine of the Chishti Order is based on walāya, which is a...
and Qadiri Orders 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 was born in 708 AH (1308 CE) in Semnan
Semnan, Iran
Semnan is a city in and capital of Semnan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 124,999, in 36,298 families.Semnan is located in the central northern portion of the Islamic Republic of Iran...
, were his family originated from. He settled in Kicchocha Sharif, Ambedkar Nagar District
Ambedkar Nagar District
Ambedkar Nagar district is a district in the Faizabad division. It was formed in 1995 by the then chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Ms. Mayawati, and was named after one of the most contributing personalities in Indian legislation, Dr.Bhimrao Ambedkar.-Geography:The total area of the district is...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
in northern India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, were he expanded the Chishti
Chishti Order
The Chishtī Order is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The Chishti Order is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness. The doctrine of the Chishti Order is based on walāya, which is a...
and the Qadiri orders, to a point were a branch of these orders was started after him, known as the Ashrafia order.
Ashraf Jahangir Semnani was a direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah
Fatimah
Fatimah was a daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad from his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. She is regarded by Muslims as an exemplar for men and women. She remained at her father's side through the difficulties suffered by him at the hands of the Quraysh of Mecca...
, through her son Husayn ibn Ali
Husayn ibn Ali
Hussein ibn ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib was the son of ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib and Fātimah Zahrā...
and his great grandson Ja'far al-Sadiq
Ja'far al-Sadiq
Jaʿfar ibn Muhammad al-Sādiq was a descendant of Muhammad and a prominent Muslim jurist. He is revered as an Imam by the adherents of Shi'a Islam and as a renowned Islamic scholar and personality by Sunni Muslims. The Shi'a Muslims consider him to be the sixth Imam or leader and spiritual...
. His father was Syed Ibrahim Noor Bakshi.
In 765 Hijri
Islamic calendar
The Hijri calendar , also known as the Muslim calendar or Islamic calendar , is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to date events in many Muslim countries , and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate Islamic...
(1364 CE) he nominated his nephew Abd-ul-Razzaq Nur-ul-Ayn to be his successor.
He died on the 28th Muharram 808 Hijri
Islamic calendar
The Hijri calendar , also known as the Muslim calendar or Islamic calendar , is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to date events in many Muslim countries , and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate Islamic...
(July 26, 1405 CE), and his shrine is located in Kicchocha Sharif.
See under Salim Chishti
Salim Chishti was a greatly revered Sufi Mystic who, it was thought by many, could perform miracles. The Mughal Emperor Akbar-e-Azam went to the shrine of Hazrat Ashraf Jahangir Semnani, but on his travels, had received inspiration to go to see Salim Chishti. Akbar came to the holy man's camp, deep in the desert, seeking a male heir to his throne. Salim Chishti blessed Akbar, and soon the first of three sons was born to him. He named his first son Salim (later emperor Jahangir, named after the Famous Sufi Saint Hazrat Ashraf Jahangir Semnani) in honor of Salim Chishti.
His life and work is recorded in Latayefe Asharfi. Though rewritten and published by many the most authentic is considered from the various books of Dr. Syed Waheed Ashraf who belongs to the same family.
See also
- Ashrafia
- Muhammad Madani Miya Ashrafee al-JilaniMuhammad Madani Miya Ashrafee al-JilaniMuhammad Madani Miya Ashrafi al-Jilani is Chief caretaker of Makhdoom al Millat Muhaddith al A'zam al Hind . His Silsila is Known as Ashrafia Silsila...
- Sufi Saints of South AsiaSufi Saints of South AsiaSufism in India had an instrumental role in spreading Islam in India. The Sufis belonged to different tariqas of Sufism. The most prominent tariqahs of India are the Shadhiliyya, Chishtiyyah, Naqshbandiyyah, Qadiriyyah, Suhrawardiyya, and Sarwari Qadri, orders. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti introduced...
- Khwaja Maudood ChishtiMaudood ChishtiMaudood Chishti was an early day Sufi Saint, a successor to his father and master Abu Yusuf Bin Saamaan, twelfth link in the Sufi silsilah of Chishti Order, and the Master of Shareef Zandani. He was born around 430 Hijri in the city of Chisht. He initially received education from his father...
- Khwaja Wali Kirani
- Qari Muslehuddin Siddiqui