Sayyid Sahib Husayni
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Hazrat Sayyid Sāhib Ḥasani (born 1805 - died January 9, 1880), was a famous Sufi saint from Hyderabad State
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
, India
India
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and had a great influence over spiritual developments in the Deccan area. He belonged to Qadiri Order, and was a great proponent of the concept of Wahdat al-Shuhood.
Sahib Ḥasani was a murid
Murid
Murid is a Sufi term meaning 'committed one' from the root meaning "willpower" or "self-esteem". It refers to a person who is committed to a Murshid in a Tariqa of Sufism. Also known as a Salik , a murid is an initiate into the mystic philosophy of Sufism. When the Talib makes a pledge to a...
(disciple) of the noted Sufi saint of Hyderabad, Hazrat Shah Muhammad Maroof Shahidullah Qadiri, who also belonged to the Qadiri Order.
Biography
As per the family tree preserved in the family records, Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani was a direct descendent of Prophet Muhammad through his daughter FatimahFatimah
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...
and Ali ibn Abi Talib. The thirteenth in line from their descent was the famous sufi Shaikh Abdul Qadir Gilani, who founded the Qadiri Order and Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani is his direct descendent. Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani belongs to the forty-first generation after 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...
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He was born Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani in Tekmal
Tekmal
For the district information, see Medak district.Tekmal is a city, Mandal headquarters and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 140km to the north of Hyderabad.-Geography:...
in 1805. His father was Sayyid Abdur Razzaq who was also initiated into the Qadiri Order. This was during the period of the Nizam Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III of Hyderabad State
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
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Sahib Ḥasani moved to Hyderabad city at the age of 14 to pursue his higher education and remained there for five years despite financial pressures. He was determined to acquire the knowledge of religious and worldly sciences. In 1824, he was forced to return to Tekmal
Tekmal
For the district information, see Medak district.Tekmal is a city, Mandal headquarters and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 140km to the north of Hyderabad.-Geography:...
due to illness and death of his father. That is when he realized that he had not been able to acquire the knowledge of spiritual awareness from his father who was very advanced in these matters.
Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani lamented this for a long time. Eventually he claims to have had dreams in 1825 which his father appeared and advised him to become the disciple of Hazrat Shah Muhammad Maroof Shahidullah Qadiri, who was a famous Sufi of his times in Hyderabad. Therefore, he sought out this great sufi, and became his disciple the following year in 1826. The same year, Hazrat Shah Muhammad Maroof Shahidullah Qadiri appointed Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani as his "khalifa" (successor). Having acquired this status, Sahib Hussaini returned home to Tekmal
Tekmal
For the district information, see Medak district.Tekmal is a city, Mandal headquarters and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 140km to the north of Hyderabad.-Geography:...
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During the upcoming years, Shah Muhammad Maroof Shahidullah Qadiri visited his khalifah Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani a number of times in Tekmal. During one such visit in 1831, he also granted the title of "sajjadah" to Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani
In 1833, Shah Muhammad Maroof Shahidullah Qadiri visited Tekmal again, and proclaimed that he would die in that town, and be buried there. A place for his grave was determined. He came again the following year in 1834 and expired and is buried in Tekmal
Tekmal
For the district information, see Medak district.Tekmal is a city, Mandal headquarters and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 140km to the north of Hyderabad.-Geography:...
according to his will. His death occurred on 2 Sha'aban
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...
1249 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...
. Twenty one years later in 1854, Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani had a mausoleum constructed over the tomb of his master.
Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani died in Tekmal
Tekmal
For the district information, see Medak district.Tekmal is a city, Mandal headquarters and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 140km to the north of Hyderabad.-Geography:...
in the year 1880 and his buried there. He left behind 5 sons and one daughter as follows:
- Sayyid Ahmad Badshah Qadiri (who became his successor), 1833–1907
- Sayyid Maroof Badshah Qadiri, d.1910
- Sayyid Yasin Badshah Qadiri, d. 1914
- Sayyid Muhyi-uddin Badshah Qadiri
- Sayyid Abdul Qadir Badshah Qadiri
- Sahibni Bi (daughter) who was married to Khwaja Qiyamuddin
Development Activities
Sayyid Sahib ḤasaniHusayni is remembered for the number of development works he initiated in and around Tekmal. Among the projects he undertook, the following ones are of key importance:- Establishment of Madrasah-e-Husayniya in 1827. This complex was funded out of his own money, and has continued to be the most important institution to impart education in Tekmal. This institution was considered to be one of the prime educational institutions in the State of HyderabadHyderabad State-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
, and its graduates were in great demand. - Establishment of the Tekmal Mosque in 1827. It is one of the largest mosques in the district.
- Digging of sweet water wells in different parts of Tekmal region for the benefit of the common people.
His Works
Sayyid Sahib Ḥasani wrote a number of books on aspects of Sufism.His other famous works are the following books in Persian and Urdu languages:
- Masnawi Shahid-ul-Askar - This book is a commentary on book Khatimah written by Khwaja Bande NawazKhwaja Bande NawazSyed Muhammad Hussaini, commonly known as Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gaisu Daraz , was a famous Sufi saint from India of the Chishti Order, who advocated understanding, tolerance and harmony among various religious groups.Gaisu Daraz was a murid of the noted Sufi saint of Delhi, Hazrat Nasiruddin...
- Shawahid-i Husayni - This book covers a number of subjects. It has chapters on the Islamic creed, Islamic jurisprudence, issues of Sufism, guidance on the Sufi path, worship, day to day affairs, and methods of entering into the remembrance of Allah.
- Shahid-ul-Wujud - This book was originally written in Persian and translated into Urdu by Prof. Syed Ataullah Hussaini, Karachi, 1986. It covers aspects of Sufi thought.
- Nukat-i Shahid - This book covers answers to questions raised by his disciples among other subjects.
- Maktub-i Husayni - This is a compilation of his letters.
- Farhang-i Husayni - This is a primer on Persian grammar and language, and it has been used for decades in many parts of Hyderabad StateHyderabad State-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
for the teaching of Persian language. This was the first book he wrote. It was written during the years 1827 and 1831.
Ancestry
Sayyid Sahib Ḥasanii is a direct descendent of the Prophet MuhammadMuhammad
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. His family lineage is as follows, which also indicates how his ancestors moved to India and eventually to Tekmal:
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