''Shaykh NoorudDin- Lustre,beams, forth from the dust of His Grave, 'A Variety of grace flows out from his holy soul'
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Historical Incident Of Panch Yaaran
Gouse Azam Ka Tashreef Laana
Sunday, October 14, 2012
incident of 802 hijri
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Tal'qeenay Ghazzali na rahi
Waaiz-e-Qoum Ki Woh Pukhta Khayali Na RahiBarq Taba’ee Na Rahi, Shaola Maqali Na Rahi That judgment ripe is no more theirs who play your preachers’ role, Nor kindling accents from their lips, reveal the flaming soul. Reh GyiRasm-e-Azan, Rooh-e-Bilali Na Rahi Falsafa Reh Gya, Talqeen-e-Ghaza li Na Rahi Azan yet sounds, but never now Like Bilal’s, soulfully; Philosophy, conviction-less , Now mourns its Ghazzali, Masjidain Marsiya Khawan Hain Ke Namazi Na Rahe Yani Woh Sahib-e-Ausaf-e -Hijazi Na Rahe Untrod by praying feet, the mosques lament their emptiness, For gone are those exemplars great of Arab godliness Shor Hai Ho Gaye Dunya Se Musalman Nabood Hum Ye Kehte Hain Ke The Bhi Kahin Muslim Maujood! It is said: “ The Muslims quit this world, Their days are on the wane The Muslims died out long ago; Such a lament is vain. Waza Mein Tum Ho Nisara, Tau Tamaddun Mein Hanood, Yeh Musalman Hain! Jinhain Dekh Ke Sharmaen Yahood? From Christians you have learnt your style, your culture from Hindus; How can a race as Muslims pass who shame even the Jews?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Manqabat e Alamdaar
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
First miracle- TO create GOld Out of Pebbles.
short biograPhy of THE ALAMDAAR
short biograPhy of THE ALAMDAAR
Shaikh Nur-ud-din (RA) was born in a village called Qaimoh (old name Katimusha)[District ' KULGAM' ],( which is 60 km South east of Srinagar , in 779 A.H. = 1377 A.C, on the day of the Eid al-Adha . His father's name was Shaikh Salar-ud-dinhis mother Sadra, was called Sadra Moji or Sadra Deddi. In Kashmir, Moji means 'mother' and Deddi denotes 'elderly.' Both the parents were well known for their piety. It was a period when Kashmir was ruled by the sultans Qutub-ud-Din , Sikandar , Ali Shah , and Zain-ul-Abidin .His parents became Muslims through the great Islamic saint Hazrat Mir Syed Simnania(R.A) ,whose shrine is located in Kulgam town.
When Nur-ud-din (RA) grew up, his stepbrothers began to trouble him. They were rogues, while he was saintly. Once or twice he accompanied them to find work but felt that he could not be happy with them. He was then apprenticed to a couple of traders, one after the other. There, too, he felt disgusted with the ways of the world, and, deciding upon renunciation, retired to caves for meditation at the age of thirty. It is said that he lived for twelveyears in the wilderness. Hence, perhaps, kaimuh is given the derivation of kai-wan (or ban, a forest) inrustic belief. The actual cave of contemplation is shown in kaimuh and is about 10 feet deep. In his last days, the saint sustained life on one cup of milkdaily. Finally, he reduced himself to water alone, and died at the age of 63, in the reign of sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, in 842 A. H. = 1438 A.C. Shams-ul-Arifin or 'the sun of the pious' is the chronogram which gives the date of his death. The Sultan accompanied his bier to the grave. The burial prayers were led by a great divine or 'Alim of the age, Makhdum Baba Usman Uchchap Ganai. The tomb of Shaikh Nur-ud-din at Charari Sharief , a small town perched on a dry bare hill, 20 miles south west of Srinagar, is visited by thousands of people to the present day.
During his lifetime, he witnessed a gradual cultural and religious transformation of the people of the valley, from Hinduism to Islam . Various historical events helped to shape his mind in such a manner that he produced some works of philosophy, in his own manner of verses and poetry.
Sheikh ul-Alam was deeply affected by such eventsand this is apparent in a majority of his verses.
The biggest event that occurred in the Sheikh's childhood was the coming of another Muslim preacher, Amir Kabir Mir Syed Hamadani , to Kashmir. Shah Hamadan, as he was popularly called, came to Kashmir in September 1372 CE, 1379CE and the third time in the year 1383 CE.
Shaikh Nur-ud-din- appears to have married Zai Ded from Dadasara, Tral , Pulwama( her father Akber-u-Din(RA) and two brothers "Kamal-u-din"(RA) and "Jamal-u-din"RA) are buried at Dadasara Tral , people of the area visited their shrine for"Dua" to fulfil their needs ) and had two sons and one daughter. On the death of the children, Zai Ded also renounced the world, and became a hermit . She was buried at Kaimuh on her death. The simplicity and purity of Shaikh Nur-ud-din's lifehave deeply impressed the Kashmiri who entertains the highest veneration for the saint. In fact, the Afghan governor,Ata Muhammad Khan, gave, as it were, expression to public sentiment when coins were struck by him in the name of Shaikh Nur-ud-din in 1223-25 A.H. (1808-10 CE). No other saint perhaps in human history has ever had coins struck in his honour.
Monday, October 8, 2012
ALAMDAARE KASHMIR SHEIKH NOORUD DIN REHMATULLAHE ALAIH......
A blessing of God unto the people of Kashmir, Nundreshi(Rehma tullAhealaih) was a saint of Reshi order. He is alsoknown as Taj-ul-Awliyai Kashmir (Crown of the Saints of Kashmir), Alamdar-I-Kashm ir(Flag bearer of the people of Kashmir),
Commonly known as “Alamdaar-e-Kas hmir (flag bearer of Kashmir) and Sheikh-ul-Alam, ” the revered saint is greatly respected by both Hindu andMuslim communities. He, also has to his credit for laying the foundation of an indigenous Sufi order inthe fifteenth century---Reshi order (Reshi isa person who immerses himself into the Divine self).
Speaking about the saint’s life, Nund Reshi was bornin Qaimoh (Kulgam) on Eid-ul-Adha. His parents---Sheik h Salar-ud-Din and Sadra were pious, honest and sincere human beings and were well known because of their goodness. Fondly, Sadra was also referred as Sadra Mouj (Mouj meansmother) or Sadra Dedd (Dedd means elderly). During the reign of Qutub-ud-Din, Sikandar, Ali Shah, and Zain-ul-Abideen , Muslims were gaining power and overcoming Shaivaism---whi ch was the leading religion of Kashmir then. Sheikh-ul-Alam’ s parents were very much influenced by a great and prominent Sufi saint---Hazrat Mir Syed Simnania (R.A). Inspired by his piety, it was through the handsof Simnania (R.A), that Sheikh-ul-Alam’ s parents embraced Islam.
Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) was not a learned or qualifiedperson , but, still a great philosopher and a poet, having eternal knowledge about the existence of life. Whatever he acquired was the outcome of his meditation, good deeds, honesty and love for God. He wrote such powerful mystic poetry that he became the patron of saints and protector and embodiment of Kashmiri culture. He is the source ofall knowledge---thi s world or hereafter.
The form of Sheikh-ul-Alam poetry is called SHRUK.Sheikh-ul -Alam’s shruks are popular throughout Kashmir and have been spread and circulated orally by generations of Kashmiris.
Khudai Tchu Kunuie Naaw Tches Latcha
Zikr-i-rus Akh kacha mow
Wumber Vendin Aakuie Patcha
Riziq rus akh matcha mow
God is one with millions of names
Nothing exists without the Remembrance of Him
Living life with the thought that it will last for 15 days
Creator of everything gives food to everyone
An ancient story of the two legendary poets is famous in every corner here. After the birth, Nunda Reshi did not suck milk for the first three days. All efforts by parents and neighbors to feed the new-born baby went in vain. Disturbed and perturbed by the infant’s refusal to suck even a fewdrops of milk, the parents of the great saint were ina for a huge relief when the towering Kashmiri Sufipoetess---L al Ded entered the room. Much to the delight of the parents, the great poetess, while kissing the baby Alamdar, took him into her lap andfed him milk through the following verses:
Zeneh Yel Neh Mandchookh
Tcheneh Kiyazi Tchukh Mandchaan
If you were not shy at your birth
Why are you reluctant of feeding at your mother's breasts?
Sheikh-ul-Alam left behind all those things-----whic h were bonded to material world. He detachedall the connections which were linked to this world. Hebusied himself thoroughly in the remembrance of God and dedicated all his time in meditation andprayers in order to overcome and conquer the appetite of self, to strengthen the connection between him and God and to strengthen his spiritual power.
Yeti Ti May Tchie Tati Ti May Tchie
May Tchie Kartam Gulzaar
Sarie Travith Rutmakh May Tchie
May Tchie Hawtam Deedaar
Here and hereafter, you are all for me
You bless me blossoms
For you I left my dearest
Bestow me your presence
Kunerai Bozakh Kuneh No Rozakh
Am Kunran Kota Dut Jalaaw
Aqal Ti Fikr Tor Kot Sozakh
Kaem Maleh Cheith Huk Suh Deryaaw
When you realize the oneness of God, you will be nowhere
Passion of Oneness is unendurable
Depth of Deity is beyond mind and imagination
None could drink this divine ocean
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani RA used to remain all alone where none could interfere between the remembrance of deity and him; he continuously practiced meditation in different caves for so many years. Later he traveled to Kashmir remained in Charai Shareef for a pretty long time where he met Syed Mir Mohammad Hamdani RA. Sheikh-ul-Alam was very much influenced by Syed Mir MohammadHamdani after having discussion with him and became the disciple of Syed Mir Mohammad Hamdani RA, who bestowed him the name “Alamdaar-i-Kas hmir.
Once Sheikh-ul-Alam was invited to a feast, to accept an invitation is a part Sunnah so he could not deny and went to the host’s house wearing tornoutfit. Gate keeper not recognizing him and did not permit him to enter the house. Sheikh-ul-Alam wentback to his home and dressed up new clothes. When all had sat for the luxurious feast, Sheikh-ul-Alam entered wearing a beautiful cloak and was given the place of respect. When everyone started to take food Sheikh-ul-Alam stretched out his sleeves and put them onto the plates full of food, people surrounded were surprised and asked him the reason, Sheikh-ul-Alam replied:
Kheyev Badev Narew Kheyev
Eat you rich clothes eat
"The feast was not for poor like me, it is for the wealthy who dress in rich clothes and long sleeves
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani RA is a great poet andprominent philosopher of Kashmir, he was quiteaware about the real reality of this universe, he could easily identify the mentality of a person at thevery first sight. His poetry is very influential, prestigious and esteemed at every angel; every line of his poetry has its own charm and message. His collection and combination of words is nonpareil. He used his poetry as tool to spread the true knowledge of Islam beyond the borders of limitation. His verses are preserved in the Nur-Namawritten by Baba Naseeb-ud-Din Ghazi (RA) in Persian.
Besides Tasawuff Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani RA composed poetry on different topics like the peopleof his time, about the time he lived, about towns and villages more importantly he composed verses started from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to himself in consecutive order which he named as Reshi Order. His mystic Reshi order has imbibed all the high-quality and noble principals of faith.
Awal Reshi, Ahmad (PBUH) Reshi
Doyim Hazrat Owais (RA) Aow
Treyim Reshi Zulka Reshi
Churim Reshi Miraan Aow
Panchim Reshi Ruma Reshi
Sheyim Hazrat Pulass Aow
Satmiss Kerhum Dish na Heshi
Bokuss Reshi Ti Meh Kiya Naav(“The first Rishi was the prophet Muhammad.
The second in order was Hazrat Uways,
The third Rishi was Zulka Rishi,
The fourth in order was Hazrat Miran,
And the fifth Rishi was Rum Rishi
The sixth in order was Hazrat Pilas,
The seventh (me) is miscalled a Rishi,
Do I deserve to be called a Rishi?
And if so what is my name?”)
Sheikh-ul-Alam about his disciple Baba Zaindin Wali:
Zaneh Miyoon Chu Amrit Gooru
Taim Aaderi Samsaar Kieo
Gaw Gurass Tchhatha Tchhoroei
Tithuei Meh War Dito Divoo
Sheikh-ul-Alam’ s shruk is regarded as sacred as the Noble Quran in Kashmiri language similar to Mawlana Rumi’s masnavi as the Noble Quran in Persian. He has poured his soul into his verses, his poetry is very tough to understand even for a Kashmiri but for the Sufi’s who are attached with the chains of Tasawuff (Sufism) his Kalaam feeds their souls and bestows them divine blessings. His poetry has been the expression of his spiritual, saintly and devout journey and observations. He composed poetry with such great depth meaning that it became the message of his faith, love and affection, he wrote the message of oneness, harmony and respect for all doctrines and beliefs. His matchless verses are full of love, such complete poetry is very hard to find and he had the completegrip on his art of writing.
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