Sufism

BY:
UMAIR ALTAF
ISHAQ KHAN
What is Sufism?
The sufi is one who is a lover of Truth, who
by means of love and devotion moves
towards the Truth, towards the perfection
which all are truly seeking. As necessitated
by love's jealousy, the sufi is taken away
from all except the Truth.

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Arabic definitions
The derivations of Sufi
suf, wool, garment of ascetic denial
Safa’, “purity”
safwa, “the elite”
Ahl al-suffa, “the people of the bench” (early
Muslims who shared everything in common)
Tasawwuf, “becoming a Sufi” explained by
teaching definitions

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History Of Sufism

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Grand Masters Of Sufism
GHAUS AL-AZAM HAZRAT SHAIKH
MOHIUDDIN ABDUL QADIR GILANI
(R.A.) -

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Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani , Sufi sheikh and the
eponymous founder of the Qadri Sufi order (selsela).
He was born in Ramadan 470 A.H (About 1078 AD)
in the Persian province of Jilan (Iran) some people
call it Gilan south of the Caspian Sea with reference
to Baij-Tul-Israr. His contribution and renown in the
sciences of Sufism and Sharia was so immense that
he became known as the spiritual pole of his time,
al-Ghous al Azam (the "Supreme Helper" or the
"Mightiest Succor").

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Abdul Qadir Jilani was a Sufi master and
Syed (descendant of the Prophet
Muhammad) from both his father and mother.

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Translation:

Ghausul Azam is amongst the saints As

Muhammad Mustafa (SAW) is amongst the
messengers (of God)

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Books of Hazrat Syed Ghous Pak

Titles of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani

• Muhaiyudeen: the reviver of faith
• Piran-e Pir: the pir of pirs (master of masters)
• Mehboob-e subhani: the beloved of God
• Qutb-e Rabbani
• Meera'n: a title used for Sheikh Jilani by his devotees in Punjab
• Ghausul Azam: The Supreme Helper
• Hasani Hussaini: on account of being a descendent of Imam
Hasan

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Hazrat Syed Usman Marwandi

Hazrat Syed Usman Marwandi Lal Shahbaz

Qalandar was born in 538 A.H, (1143 AD)
in Marwand Iran.
You got the name Shahbaz from your
Master named Hazrat Baba Ibrahim
You were also called saif-ul-lisan .Because
God used to obey your every command as
you devoted yourself for GOD. Your name
is also written as Qutub-Uddin and Shams-
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 Tomb of Mu`in al-Din Chishti
(Ajmer, India, d. 1235)
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was one of
the most famous Sufi saints in India.
He is the founder of the Chishtiya
order in India. He was born in Persia
and is said to be a direct descendent
of Prophet Muhammad. He settled in
Ajmer in India from where he
preached the principles of Sufism to
all. He had a massive following and
even today, people irrespective of
their religions are adopting his
principles of Sufism. Every year, his
death anniversary is celebrated in
Ajmer at his tomb when thousands of
believers gather to pay respect to this
great Sufi saint.

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Hazrat Nizam-Ud-Din Auliya
Another famous Sufi saint of the Chisti
order in India was Hazrat Khwaja Nizam-
ud-din Auliya, who was popularly known
as Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din. His real name
was Mohammad and at the age of 20, he
became the student of Fariduddin Ganj-i-
Shakkar. He was revered saint who is
supposed to have been the master of Amir
Khusro. His shrine located in Delhi is a
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Bulleh Shah
Baba Bulleh Shah was a revered Sufi saint of India
whose real name was Abdullah Shah. He preached
his teachings and principles in Punjab. During the
time he was at his peak, there was much unrest
between Muslims and Sikhs. He preached nothing
but the truth and his words of wisdom pacified
those affected by the constant tiffs between
Muslims and Sikhs. Through his poems, he
criticized the orthodox religious systems that were
prevalent during his time. His poems were written
in Punjabi and Sindhi as these were languages that
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Sultan Bahu
Sultan Bahu (Urdu:‫اہو‬$$$‫لطانب‬$$‫( )س‬ca 1628 – 1691) was a Muslim Sufi and saint, who founded the Sarwari
Qadiri sufi order.

Sultan Bahu belonged to Awan tribe. Like many other sufi saints of the South Asia, Sultan Bahu was also
a prolific writer, with more than forty books on Sufism attributed to him. Most of His books are in
Persian language. However, as the majority of his books deal with specialised subjects related to Islam
and Islamic mysticism, it is his Punjabi poetry that has generated popular appeal and made him a
household name in the region. His poetic verses are sung in many genres of sufi music, including
qawaalis and kaafis. Tradition has established a particular style of singing his couplets, which is not used
in any other genre of sufi music. (Please see the External Links section for audio resources.)

The Mausoleum of Sultan Bahu is located in Garh Maharaja, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a popular and
frequently-visited sufi shrine, and theannual festival is celebrated with the usual fervour, which is now a
distinguishing feature of what is being called a ‘shrine culture’ of theSouth Asia. Annual festival is held
during the holy month of Muharram. Every year on the 9th of Muharram (Islamic calendar month)
aghusal is also taken place under the supervision of Muhammad Najeeb Sultan (Sajjada Nasheen (Chair-
holder) of Sultan Bahoo shrine), in which all decedents of Sultan Bahoo wash His shrine with tones of
pure rose water.

Hazrat Sultan Bahu is from the progeny of Hazrat Ali and is a direct descended from Hazrat Ali (cousin
of Muhammad, husband ofFatima and father of Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali). Traditionally
according to the law of the land he is Hashimi and belongs to the tribe of A’wan. Historically the A’wan
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Literary works

The actual number of books written by Sultan Bahu is not certain.

According to tradition, he is supposed to have authored over one
hundred works and treatises. The following is a list of the important
works of Sultan Bahu that still exist today, and can be traced back to
him with credibility.
Of the above, Nurul Huda (Light of Guidance) and Risala-e-Roohi
(Book of Soul) are the most popular, along with the poetry
collection Abiyaate Bahu.

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Nurul Huda, Risala-e-Roohi, Aql Baidaar, Mahq-ul-Fuqar,
Qurb nnvnvn, Aurang-Shaahi, Jami-il-Asraar, Taufiq-
Hedaayat, Kaleed Tauheed, Ainul Faqr, Shamsul Arifeen,
Magzane Faiz, Ameerul Quonain, Asrare Qaderi, Kaleed
Jannat, Muhqamul Fuqar, Majaalis-tun Nabi, Muftahul
Arifeen, Hujjatul Asraar, Jannatul Firdaus, Kash-ful Asraar,
Risaala Ruhi Shareef, Abyaat Bahu (poetry), Muhabbatul
Asraar, Ganjul Asraar, Dewaan Bahu, Panj Ganj, Fazlul
Laqa, Jhook Sultany, Ameerul Mumineen
Of the above, Nurul Huda (Light of Guidance) and Risala-e-Roohi (Book
of Soul) are the most popular, along with the poetry collection Abiyaate
Bahu.

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DATA GANJ BASKH
The Great Book On Sufism - The Kashaf Al
Mahjoob

This is one of the best and oldest book written on Sufism nearly 950 years ago. It
has the saying, methods and rules of the Sufis and the stories of Ahle Sufa,
Shaba, Ahle Bayt, Ancient Imams and leading Sufi saints of the early ages
whose lives were lived according to Quran and Sunnah. Data Saab discusses
the various schools of Sufism, the correct beliefs of Muslims, Conduct,
Hadiths and Quranic Tafsir etc. In this way it is a complete book where
Islamic teachings are given in such an easy way that from student to saint
everyone can benefit. Data Saab proves that Sufis are only those who follow
Quran and Sunnah and that Tariqat is no different from Shariah but the Tariqat
is the fruit and the end result of shariah, and these two cannot be separated at
all. He also refutes the false and fabricated Sufi tales which corrupt people and
reminds that we follow the true Sufi examples at all times.
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Kashf al ?Mahjub is such a great book that it opens one?s heart
to the Spiritual Realities and one can easily understand that
Sufism is the true Islamic teachings. After reading the book, one
finds that his mind, heart and thoughts gets new form of Love,
Wisdom and Knowledge that no other book on Sufism provides.
Data Saab himself says in this book that people should ?regard?
this book, in terms of reading it and benefiting from it. One can
surely realize after reading the book ho great is Syed Ali
Hujwiri?s blessed knowledge, Marifat, Tariqat, Haaqah and
Waliyaat, given to him by Allah Tala.

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