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Ghousi Shah
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Photo of Alhaj Ghousi Shah
Personal
Born1 July 1893 CE- 16th zil haj 1310 hejiri[1]
Hyderabad, India
Died6 June 1954 CE - 4th Shawwal, 1373 hejire[1]
ReligionIslam
SectSunniHanafi[2]
ProfessionAuthor
Muslim leader
Based inHyderabad, India
PredecessorMachiliwale Shah[1]
SuccessorMoulana Sahvi Shah[1]
ProfessionAuthor
Websitehttp://www.mgshah.com

Ghousi Shah(Persian/Urdu:حضرت مولانا غوثى شاه) (July 1893 – June 1954) was aMuslimSufisaint andpoetfrom the Indian subcontinent. He was born on 1 July 1893 CE in Hyderabad, corresponding to 16Dhulhijja1310AH.[1][3]

Biography

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He was 20 when his father died in 1913. Ghousi Shah studied under Maulana Hameedullah. He learnt Urdu, Arabic, Persian: Fiqh, Hadith, Tafseer. He also learnt calligraphy. Ghousi Shah embodied in his person, all the elements ofAkhlakhe Muhammadi– the character of the Islamic prophet Mohammed. Ghousi Shah Saheb was a total transparent person. His surrender to God was total. As an orator, he left a deep, intimate impact upon his listeners. He would stir their hearts by his powerful words. As an interpreter ofwahdatul wujoodhe was unique. He was a great Khateeb – an orator who left a great impact upon the audience.[3]Masnavi Maulana Rumin an extremely impressive manner and he was a great interpreter ofarabi.He would baffle us by his simple interpretation of the complex problems of Sufism. He would build a healthy rapport with his students.[1]

Spiritual history

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His father, Alhaj Kareemullah Shah, brought him up and initiated him inTasawwuf.He developed love for Allah after the initiation. This love grew into great passion andishq,after he metMachiliwale Shah.He took Baiyat under him and was awardedkhilafathinstantly. It was a turning point in his life. Syed Kamalullah Shah(Machiliwale Shah) a businessman from Mysore, surrendered himself to Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini, when he first met him in Secunderabad. The meeting transformed him totally. He was initiated in the order. Ghousi Shah was a one-year child, whenSyed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussainidied.[2]

last speech of ghousi shah
Last speech of Ghousi Shah

Successor

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Four months before his death in an impressive speech before a huge audience of murideen he declared his son,Sahvi Shahto be his successor(Janasheen). He said that it is the will of God thatSahvi Shahshould take over from him.[1]Peer Ghousi Shah( gave khilafath through his son's hand to his four disciples Mohammad Abdul Quadir Shah Saheb, Syed Khasim Shah Sahab, Sadullah Khan Sahab and Abdur Rasheed Sahab. These lines are written in the dargah stone of Peer Ghousi Shah[2][3]

Title

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Sayings

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Sayings of Peer Ghousi Shah
FAITH:

  1. If the life of a Muslim is surcharged with faith, and if he combines both intellect and action in discharging his day to day duties, he shall spread light throughout the world, by virtue of his faith.
  2. Prayer is a cardinal virtue of life and after prayer, if any other virtue is to be cultivated, it is the respect your should show towards the God – conscious and God – fearing. Observe the creation and accept the creator.
  3. LA ILAHA ILALLAH: If u realize the significance of La Ilaha Ilallah, the doors of meaning will open. And you should know what is the meaning of God.
  4. Elements of IMAN E KAMIL – the perfect faith.
    1. Performing prayers with stead fastness.
    2. Spending the wealth of God.
    3. Surrendering oneself to God’s Will.
    4. Fear of God.
    5. Strengthening the faith.[1]

Influence

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  • Maulana Abdus Samad: A student of Deoband commenting about his scholarship has said "I have not seen a greater interpreter of Masnavi Maulana Rum than Ghousi Shah.
  • Allama seemab Akabarabadi:He once wrote "how I only wish I had seen him from a distance".
  • Maulana Maudoodi:Maulana Maudoodi was all praise for his learning when he had a detailed meeting with him in the company of Nisar Yar Jung.
  • Allama Ashraf Ali Thanvi:Allama Ashraf Ali Thanvi paid rich tributes for his interpretation of the problem of determinism.
  • Syed Abdullah Shah: Syed Abdullah Shah on his death said "once I went to listen to Hazrath Ghousi Shah Saheb’s sermon. He explained the intricacies ofTawheedquite coherently. Only a man of his calibre could do it. One has to wait for ages to expect such persons of distinction. Hazrath is no more. We must make the best use of the presence of Hazrath Sahvi Shah, his successor – a boon for all of us.
  • Nawaab Liaqat Jung: Nawaab Liaqat Jung while lauding the efforts of the Namaz committee in propagating the movement of namaaz said "in fact, a movement of this type was founded by Hazrath Ghousi Shah, who organized a huge movement to inculcate religious values".
  • Syed Badshah Hussaini Quadri: Hazrath Syed Badshah Hussaini Quadri also paid rich tributes to the personality of Ghousi Shah. Hazrath Ghousi Shah has dedicated his life to propagate Islam, Iman (faith),Tawheed(faith in the unity of God), Piety andIhsan.His books are alive, his teachings are alive. He is thus alive. It is just a question of paying attention to his books to reap the benefits.[1]

Disciples

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Approximately 10 thousand people were his disciples through all over India.[1]In the disciples many followers were educated. His disciples have spread his teachings throughout India and abroad.[1]

Khulafa

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  1. Ahamed Mohiyudheen Noorishah Jeelani
  2. Maulana Hakeem
  3. Abdul Hameed Shah
  4. Syed Khasim Shah
  5. Abdul Basith Shah(Bellary)
  6. Maulana Abdul Ghani Saheb
  7. Syed Wajid Ali Shah
  8. Faqeer Mohammed Shah
  9. Dr Ghulam Dastageer Rasheed Ph.D
  10. Shaik Mohammed Shah
  11. Moulana Shah Husamuddin Quadri (Karda,Mumbai)
  12. Maulana Sheikh Mohiuddin Hilal Akbari
  13. Ghouse Khan
  14. Ghalib Ali Shah(Bhongir, Telangana)
  15. Abdul Quddoos, Waheedullah Shah
  16. Naser Ali Shah(London
  17. Hakeekm Shah Maqdoom Ashraf(Chennai)
  18. Maulana Ghaffar Shah
  19. Abdur Rasheed.[2][3]

Books

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  • Kanze Maktoom(Sharha Mathnawi Bahrul Uloom)[2]
  • Majoone Mohammadi[3]
  • Jawahere Ghousi[3]
  • Maqsad-E-Bayet(Ghousi Shah discusses bayet – taking a spiritual pledge. He discusses the purpose, virtues, necessity, kinds of bayet).[1][2][3]
  • Tayyebat-E-Ghousi(A collection of poems-Hamd, Naat, Manqabath, Rubaiyat. There are thumris-thumri on the Prophet and Meraj).[1][2][3]
  • Noor-Un-Noor(A book on the interpretation of Wahadatul Wujood).[1][2]
  • Kalima-E-TayabaThe book discusses the significance of Kalim-E-Tyebba – the bedrock of Islam. The book also discusses awareness of self, awareness of God, revelation, Prophethood etc.,.[1][2]
  • Falahe Muslims[3]
  • Maeete Elah[2]
Mazaar Shareef(Grave) of Ghousi Shah
Mazaar Shareef(Grave) of Ghousi Shah

Death

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Ghousi Shah Saheb died on 4th Shawwal, 1373 hejire corresponding to Sunday, 6 June 1954 CE in Hyderabad. He was buried in his father mosque Masjid-E-Kareemullah Shah, 15-6-341, Begum bazaar, Hyderabad, India.[2]

Urs

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His annual Urs is organized by his present successor Moulana Ghousavi Shah on 4th Shawwal every year. Moulana Ghousavi Shah (Secretary General: The Conference of World Religions and President: All India Muslim Conference)[2][3][4]and other religious scholars presides the function every year. The Urs celebrations will end with sama (Qawwali Programme) at Baith-Un-Noor, Hyderabad. People from all corners of country irrespective of cast and creed comes to attend this occasion every year.[2]

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See also

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Moinuddin Chishti Nizamuddin Awliya

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related toGhousi Shah.
  1. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrDr.Syed Basheer Ahmed. Sarsari Taruf Ghousi ShahThe Siasat Daily Newspaper, Hyderabad, India.Dated: Saturday 01-12-2007
  2. ^abcdefghijklmnopDr.Sayed Basheer Ahmad.Anwar-E-Sufiyai Salasa Hyderabad.’’’ Educational Publishing House’’’, 2009, p. 12-20.ISBN978-81-8223-620-2
  3. ^abcdefghijklKabeer Ahmed. Taruf Ghousi Shah,Publisher: Idara-E-ALnoor
  4. ^By: Prof.Dr.Khwaja Muzaffaruddin Quadri, Ph.D.(Glasgow) Taruf inThe Munsif Daily Newspaper, Hyderabad, India.Dated: 13 July 1998
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