Mahbooballah

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Mahbooballah is a famous sufi saint of South India. His full name is Syed Mohammed Siddiq and he was born on 29 Shaban 1263 Hijri ie May 1845 at Hyderabad. Mahbooballah's followers number in the thousands and are spread across the world.

Hazrath Khaja Mahbooballah is not only a sufi saint but also a versatile genius; he was a scholar,a preacher, a poet, a philosopher, a medical practitioner, a calligrapher, and above all a true Moralist and the Reviver of Sunnah.

1 His Birth
2 His Parentage
3 His Titles
4 Childhood
5 Education
6 Khalifas
7 His Renowned Devotees
8 His Mission
9 Urs
10 Sources
11 External Links

[edit] His Birth

Syed Mohammed Siddiq Hussaini, alias Khaja Mahbooballah Rh., was born on 29th day of Shaban Al-Muazzam in 1263 Hijri (May 1845 as per the Gregorian calendar). His year of birth is “Cheerage- Hind”(Lamp of India) derived from the calculation of numerical values of Abjad Letters. When his year of demise was calculated using same Abjad letters, it resulted in “Cheerage Madina”(Lamp of Madina).

[edit] His Parentage

He was the eldest son of Hazrath Syed Mohammed Parwarish Ali Hussaini, aka Badshah Hussaini Rh. He belonged to Hussaini Syed lineage, which in a sense meant that he possessed the venturous spirit of the Hussaini Perfectionism. His mother was Syeda Ewaz Begum who was the granddaughter of Qutbul Hind Hazrath Mir Shujauddin Rh. who was an eminent sufi Shaikh, a great scholar and author of many books. His Kash ul Khulasa is a popular book on Sufism.

[edit] His Titles

Khaja Mahbooballah was accorded with twenty five titles through spiritual revelation (Kashf). Some are listed here…Tajul Aulia,Shifa ullah, Rahmatullah, Hibatullah, Barakatullah, Abdul qadir sani. It is recorded in his biography (By Chand Pasha Qibla) that Khaja Mahbooballah was very much worried when he was accorded the title of Abdul qadir sani by the Holy Prophet SAWS, As he was thinking how could he enter in the service of Ghouse Azam Abdul Qadir Jeelani R.A. as Ghose Azam might be furious at his equivalent title. This thought has taken all his peace and he was enveloped in extreme fear. Suddenly he saw Ghose Azam R.A.telling him:”Khaja miyan! Do not panic, only that is a true disciple who annihiliates in his Murshid.(Fanafi-Shaikh). The lines below on Ghose azam proves this…. Aisa fana hoon aap mein ya shahe aulia Sab bolte hain soorate peerane peer hai

[edit] Childhood

Khaja Mahbooballah was a born Wali (a beloved of Allah SWT.) There were a lot of incidences recorded in his biography by different personalities that signifies that he was not an ordinary child. His reverend mother saw in dream the daughter of Holy Prophet SAWS Bibi Fatima Zehra ( the Resplendent one) is swaying the little boy in cradle and she said to his mother pointing to the baby :”This is our child, serve him with care”.

[edit] Education

He was a Hafiz and Qari of Holy Quran. He was a learned in Arabic, Persian, Literature, Philosophy. He was an expert in Jurisprudence, Interpretaton of Holy Quran and Prophetic Traditions. He was well acquainted with the science of mysticism(Tasawuuf). He was also interested in medicine and he wrote a book on some herbal remiedies. He was an able calligrapher and an expert in Nusq and Nastalleq(Persian and round spherical writings). He was a poet and Khulq was his pen name. His book “Afkaare- Ghaib” is already published.

[edit] Khalifas

His khalifas are few in number but they are the sufi elites of Hyderabad. Their mere name is enough for introduction. Their spiritual excellence is not hidden from the residents of Hyderabad. His khalifas include:

1. Syed Ahmed Ali Shah Hussaini Rh., His second brother, a Hafiz e Quran.

2. Syed Shah Mahmood Hussaini Makki Rh., His third brother, a Hafize Quran.

3. Syed Shah Mohammed Omer Hussaini Rh., His youngest brother, a Hafiz and Interpreter of Quran ( Tafseere Qadri).

4. Syed Mohammed Osman Hussaini Fayeq Rh., His Eldest son and SUCCESSOR.

5. Moulvi Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui Rh., His nephew with the title of “Ocean of Knowledge”. An Interpreter of Quran (Tafseere Siddiqui).

6. Moulvi Abdul Muqtadir Siddiqui Rh., His nephew.

7. Sharfuddin Rh.

8. Ghulam Mohiuddin Rh.

9. Nizamuddin Bijapuri Rh.

10. Shah Noor Mohammed Muhajir

[edit] His Renowned Devotees

Mahbooballah´s renowned devotees include the royal family of the Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan,the seventh Nizam who was the richest man of his times.Osman Ali Khan´s four wives -Iqbal Gowhar Begum Sahiba, Ahmedi Begum Sahiba,Khadri Begum Sahiba and Hanfia Begum Sahiba were devotees and frequent visitors to the Dargah of Khaja Mahbooballah and they are buried in Riyaze Madina (the cemetery for Yahya Pasha´s family and disciples).Yahya Pasha was the second son of Khaja Mahbooballah.

Among other members of royal family includes Nizam´s third daughter Ahmed unissa Begum with the title of Shahzadi Pasha(King´s Princess),a special tile for a special daughter.She was the daughter from Nizam´s first wife Dulhan Pasha(Maddare Deccan).She was a very intelligent woman and it is said she was the Power behind the Crown.She was a great devotee of Khaja Mahbooballah, Eye witnesses in Old City still recall how she used to come with utmost reverence to Dargah of the holy saint.After paying homage at the dargah, she used to take blessings from Hazrat Syed Mohiuddin Hussaini Chand Pasha,the grand son and successor of Khaja Mahbooballah.To him Shahzadi Paha revealed her last wish that she should be buried in Riyaze Madina after her death.Her wish was carried out and she rests in Peace in Riyaze Madina, Misrigunj, Hyderabad.

Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan himself was an ardent admirer of Hazrat Khaja Mahbooballah´s nephew, the famous Preacher Shaikul Islam Syed Mohammed Badshah Hussaini. He consulted him in various religious issues and has attended many of his sermons and speeches that he delivered in the grand mosque Mecca Masjid and at his residence, Qadri Chaman, neighbourhood of Falaknuma Palace.

[edit] His Mission

Mahbooballah´s practices and his mission of Sharia and Tariqah are successfully carried out by his successors in India and abroad.A magazine "Mahboob" named after him is released every month, which features the Tafsire-Quran, Hadith, Sufi Topics and Mahbooballah´s teachings and poetry.

[edit] Urs

Hazrath mahbooballahs urs is celebrated on 18th, 19th, 20th day of zeeqadah in Qazi pura, hyderabad which is attended by thousands of devotees from through out the world to benefit from the faiz (spiritual flow) of this holy saint.