Abdur-Razzaq Nurul-Ain
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Shah Abdur-Razzaq Nurul-Ain | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | 1309-10CE (AH 709) |
| Died | 1467-68CE (AH 872) |
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| Other names | Nurul-Ain |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Lineage | Hasan ibn Ali (ancestor) |
| Muslim leader | |
| Based in | Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Northern India |
| Period in office | Late 12th century and early 13th century |
| Predecessor | Ashraf Jahangir Semnani |
| Successor | Syed Hasan Qattal |
Syed Abdur-Razzaq Nurul-Ain (سيد عبد الرزاق نور العين)[1][2][3] was a Sufi saint.
Early life
[edit]He was the successor of Ashraf Jahangir Semnani. Among the descendants of Syed Abdul Razzaq Jilani, the line of saints of Ashrafia Jilania is one of the most reputed households of the subcontinent. Within this line, Nur-ul-Ain was the heir, disciple and Khalifa of Syed Ashraf Jehangir Semnani. He was the son of his maternal cousin. He is the 11th descendant of Abdul Qadir Jilani. Nur-ul-Ain first met Ashraf Jahangir Semnani at age twelve in Baghdad when Semnani made a visit there and from then on never left his company. Jilani adopted Nur-ul-Ain as his son and made him the heir and caretaker. This line of saints is still observed in Ashrafia.
Hazrat Syed Wasil Ashraf (Rahmatullah Alaih)
Hazrat Syed Wasil Ashraf was a renowned Sufi saint and Islamic scholar, deeply connected to a high spiritual lineage. He was a descendant of Hazrat Shah Abdur Razzaq Noorul Ain (R.A.), embodying a unique blend of spiritual knowledge, selfless service, and profound love for humanity.
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Lineage
Syed Wasil Ashraf belonged to the sacred family lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). His genealogy is as follows:
1. Hazrat Imam Hasan ibn Ali (R.A.)
2. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A.)
3. Hazrat Shah Abdur Razzaq Noorul Ain (R.A.)
4. Hazrat Syed Shah Muhammad Wasil (R.A.)
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Biography
Syed Wasil Ashraf was born into a devout and scholarly family. He received his education in Islamic sciences and Sufi traditions, showing a profound inclination toward spirituality and inner wisdom from a young age.
Place of Birth: He was born in Jais, a town known for its spiritual and cultural heritage.
Resting Place: His shrine is located in Saraiya Peerzada, which remains a place of solace and spirituality for his followers.
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Key Features of His Life
1. Spiritual Wisdom:
Through Sufism, he guided people towards spiritual enlightenment and prioritized serving humanity.
2. Education and Literature:
Hazrat Wasil Ashraf made significant contributions to education, and his teachings reflected deep knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.
3. Service to Humanity:
He was known for aiding the poor and needy. His shrine became a center where people from all religions and communities sought peace and solace.
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His Education
Hazrat Syed Wasil Ashraf deeply studied Islamic scriptures and Sufi traditions. His teachers and spiritual mentors were themselves eminent saints in the Sufi order, imparting to him a wealth of knowledge and spiritual insight.
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Legacy
The teachings and life of Syed Wasil Ashraf continue to inspire his followers and society at large. His shrine holds an annual Urs celebration, attracting devotees from around the world who seek blessings and spiritual connection.
If you'd like further details about his life or teachings, feel free to ask.[citation needed]
family tree
[edit]Career
[edit]Syed Ashraf Jahangir Semnani died in 808 AH and Nur-ul-Ain became the heir to his throne. After strenuous spiritual training he was bestowed with Khilafat and from him the Ashrafi order. According to the tradition of Mirat-ul-Asrar, at the time of his death, Semnani was either 106 or 110 years of age. In Tohfta ul Abrar, his age is written as 120 and year of birth is 688 AH. Even his adopted son, Syed Abdul Razzaq was 120 at the time of his death. He spent 12 years before he took Bayat and 68 years in travel and in the service of Semnani and the remaining 40 years after the death of his Murshid at the throne of Khilafat. Accordingly, his birth year was 728, year of arrival in India 740 and year of death 848.[5] His grave is located next to that of Ashraf Jahangir Semnani in the same Shrine in Kichauccha Sharif, Ambedkar Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Works
[edit]- Maktubate Ashrafi (Letters of Ashraf) compiled by Abdur-Razzaq
Chishti Order
[edit]Sufi orders trace their origins ultimately to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who is believed to have instructed his successor in mystical teachings and practices in addition to the Qur'an or hidden within the Qur'an. Opinions differ as to this successor. Some Sufi orders trace their lineage to Abu Bakr, the first Sunni caliph, others to 'Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Muhammad's cousin, whom the Shi'a regard as the first Imam.
See also
[edit]- Ashraf Jahangir Semnani
- Alaul Haq Pandavi
- Syed Waheed Ashraf
- Sufi Saints of South Asia
- Syed Shah Muhammad wasil Ashraf
References
[edit]- ^ 'NURUL-AIN' by Syeda Aale Fatima, Published 1974, India
- ^ Hayate Makhdoom Syed Ashraf Jahangir Semnani(1975), Second Edition (2017) ISBN 978-93-85295-54-6, Maktaba Jamia Ltd, Shamshad Market, Aligarh 202002, India
- ^ 'LATAIFE- ASHRAFI' By Ashraf Jahangir Semnani, Compiled by Nizam Yemeni, Edited and annotated by Syed Waheed Ashraf and published in 2010 by Makhdoom Syed Ashraf Jahangir Academy, 17 Kalyan Society, Outside Pani Gate, Baroda-390019, Gujarat, India
- ^ "Shajra".
- ^ Prof. Mohammad Hussain, Azad Al-Qadri. Tarikh Mashaikh Qadria Razaqia (with reference to the Subcontinent). Versatile Printers.