Sarwari Qadiri

The Sarwari Qadiriyya Sufi Order is combination of two Arabic words Sarwari and Qadiriyya.

First part Sarwari is derived from an Arabic word Sarwar (Arabic: سرور Persian: سرور) (English: translation Chief, Leader) which is associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

The second word Qadiriyya (Arabic: القادريه, Persian:قادریه, also transliterated Qadri, Qadriya, Kadri, Elkadri, Elkadry, Aladray, Adray, Kadray, Qadiri or Qadri), (English: translation Capable, Competent, Adequate) is linked to famous Sufi Saint Abdul-Qadir Gilani (1077–1166 CE, also transliterated as "Jilani" etc.) who was a native of the Iranian province of Gilan.

The Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order relies strongly upon adherence to the fundamentals of Islam. The Sufi Order, with its many offshoots, is widespread, particularly in the Arabic, Urdu and Persian-speaking world, and can be found in Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, the Balkans, China,^[1] East and West Africa.^[2] There are many groups in Europe and the Americas of this Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order.

History

Sufi Saint Sultan Bahoo was the founder of this Sarwari Qadari Sufi Order. Being a vibrant Sufi writer and poet he wrote more than 140 books in Persian and Punjabi language. However, only forty books have published so far. His books have been translated in English, Hindi, Urdu and many other languages. His Punjabi and Persian poetry is very famous and best-loved. Due to his peace message, global prospective and Persian and Punjabi poetry, Sultan Bahoo is highly regarded among Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.^[3] Although Sultan Bahoo was a Muslim Saint however his teachings are beyond religion and treats humanity as whole.

The `Sarwari Qadiri` Sufi Order was originated by Sultan Bahoo in the seventeenth century. The first part of its name, Sawari, derives from the fact that Sultan Bahoo took an oath of allegiance directly from Muhammad and then Imam Ali. The second part, Qadiri, signifies that this order is essentially an offshoot of the Qadiri order, because Sultan Bahoo was also a disciple of Abdul-Qadir Gilani.

Basic concept and belief

The Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order is very similar in its overall philosophy to the Qadiri order, but is distinct in certain points, the most notable being Sultan Bahu's stress and extensive reliance on the practice of 'Tasswar-e-Ism-Zaat' for this disciples. The basic idea of this practice is to visualize the Arabic name of God, (Arabic: الله) (English: Allah) as having been written on the disciple's heart.

Sultan Bahoo about his Sufi Order, Sarwari Qadiri, records in his book `Ainul Faqr' that there are two categories of Qadiri mureeds (followers). One is referred to as `Qadiri Zahidi' and the second is Sarwari-Qadiri.

Shrine of Sufi Saint Sultan Bahoo in Garh Maharaja, Jhang, Pakistan. The second way of Qadiri mureed is Sarwari-Qadiri at which Sultan Bahoo emphasized the most. In this Sufi Order the Sheikh guides and presents the seeker directly into the court of Muhammad without having to undergo undue spiritual hardships and striving. After receiving guidance, direction and religious instructions from this court, he is handed and advanced to the Saint of Jilan, Sheikh Abdul-Qadir Gilani for further polish. Hazrat Sultan Bahu own testimony to this effect is found in many of his writings where he records his esoteric initiation at the hands of Muhammed himself. The goal is attained in a very short time without requiring difficult spiritual straining. ==Main features== Although Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order is very similar to Qadiri Sufi Order, there are some small differences in attributes of the Orders. Persian verse of Sufi Saint Sultan Bahu (English translation: Behold that there is nothing in this world or hereafter except Almighty) (The verse mediates the unity of being)

• Sarwari Qadiri Sheikh can not be an ordinary soul, rather he must be the most dignified and esteemed spiritual leader and should have direct approach to the most honorable and holiest courts of Muhammad, Imam Ali and Abdul Qadir Jilani.
• Seekers gets direct guidance from his sheikh and thus not thrust or curiosity is left.
• Mureed (determined and devoted) achieves his goal in short time without going into extra hassle, spiritual hardship and adversity of worship.
• Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order paves an easy path.
• True Seeker, under Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Order, passes through many mystic spiritual experiences in his way to Divine Truth.
• Intent Searcher soon sees God's visuals everywhere under the course of unity of being.
• Sarwair Qadiri Sufi Order leads, directly, to the most honorable courts of Sufi Saint Abdul Qadir Jilani, Ali and Muhammad.

Difference Between Qadiri and Sarwari Qadiri Sufi Orders

Notable Sarwari Qadri Faqeer Noor Muhammad sarwari Qadri Faqeer Abdul Hameed Sarwari Qadri

Sheikh, Hazrat Faqir Nur Muhammad (RA) was born in Kulatchi - a little known village in the district of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtoonkhuwah (the North Western Frontier Province) of Pakistan. He is a Pathan by tribe and belong to the Gandapur class who trace their descent from the famous saint Hazrat Sayyid Muhammed Ghesu-daraaz (RA), who lies buried in Hyderabad - Deccan, where his magnificent tomb stands today. Hazrat Nur Muhammed (RA) had copiously traveled all over India in connection with `Dawatul Qubur' (invitation of Graves or invocation of the spirits.) He has recited the invitation on them and reaped spiritual gain from the luminous graves of almost all the munificent saints and great magnates.He use to say that one night's invitation at the grave of a saint is more beneficial than years of asceticism and austerities. If the enshrined soul of the saint co-operates, he can cause the inviter to traverse overnight all the stages traversed by the him in his own life time. Grand-Sheikh was a high ranked scholar, a noble Sufi, a grand dervish, a far-sighted humble Faqir and an experienced saint. In his seventy-five years of age he had witnessed innumerable worldly vicissitudes and untold spiritual secrets. He had occasions of meeting and talking to people of different schools of thought and various ideas; including scholars, muftis, Sufis, pious spiritualists, leaders, statesmen and pious people etc., he took a very wide and liberal view of Sufism, Faqr and Spiritualism and had spent all his life in research of this spiritual world. Theoretically and practically he was fully cognizant of all the ups and downs of Faqr and Sufism. He had full experience of differentiating between the genuine and counterfoil, reality and imitation, truth and falsehood. In the words of his son ; `I have had many occasions of traveling with him and each time I had to acknowledge his minute observation in this field. I often noticed that through his spiritual sight he judged in a moment the esoteric capacity of every Faqir, dervish or Sufi who came to see him or whom he met. I have also witnessed repeatedly, that he could gauge the spiritual power of former saintly people who had passed away. Another strange thing that I noticed is this, that he could sense the tombs of saints without seeing them. Out of many such incidents I will confine myself to mentioning a few.Hazrat Sheikh and my elder brother Faqir Abdul Hamid were passing through a lane in Lahore in 1935. In the words of my brother; `Hazrat Sheikh said; `I feel the presence of the tomb of some saint here......... it must be somewhere close by.' I enquired from some shopkeepers but they expressed their ignorance. I informed Hazrat Sheikh that there was no trace of any tomb around there. `It is there. I feel its presence outright. Make further enquiries ' he said. I made further enquiries. At last one old man said; Yes there is a saint (buried) in this street.' Guiding us through wading lanes he took us to the tomb of a Faqir. We read the Opening Chapter(Fatiha) and returned. Later on I enquired from Hazrat Sheikh how he came to know about it. He replied; `Wherever there is the grave of some saint, the hearts of the people of wisdom feel its spiritual waves in accordance with its spiritual power. The more powerful the saint the more forcibly and distantly his waves strike the heart and his spiritualism is felt. The orbit of the waves of the saintly dead with ordinary power is limited according to their power.'In the book `Irfan' Hazrat Sheikh writes that: `Once in a dream I saw the following inscription written in bold, brilliant letters in beautiful Arabic script on the sky `Nur Muhammad is Hannifin Muslim and not amongst the polytheists', this fully convinced me of my being a true Unitarian and follower of the orthodox faith.'

HAZRAT FAQEER ABDUL HAMEED SARWARI QADRI By: Shaukat Ali Sarwari Qadri

Hazrat Faqeer Abdul Hameed Sarwari Qadri is son and the spiritual successor of the world renowned Sufi master and mystic lord of the twentieth century Hazrat Faqeer Noor Muhammad Sarwari Qadri. Hazrat sahib always loved the home town where he is born Kulachi and loved the abode of his holy father very much. After getting the succession of Sufi order from 1960s, he not only strengthens Sarwari Qadri order but made it popular and known worldwide.Today not only in Pakistan but many countries around the globe are his lovers and devotees. South Africa is one of the huge stronghold of the order where from many families come to celebrate the Urs of Hazrat Faqeer Noor Muhammad on 16, 17 and 18th of October every year. Hazrat sahib has always loved and uplifts his devotees with his prayers and bountiful sight. Hazrat sahib has got the extreme peek of the Sarwari Qadri Order and acclaimed the revelations during the highest level of ecstasy and named it as Zinda Kalam. Zinda Kalam is considered as one of the same revealed document as Risala Roohi Shareef.Hazrat Faqeer Abdul Hameed is also a marvellous writer and well translator. He has a wonderful style of describing the toughest subject of the world Tasawuf in simple and easy manner that an ordinary reader can get it without any difficulty.Through the experience it is observed that the reader gets the spiritual link with the author. We've witnessed many examples that the unknown readers have been blessed with many spiritual awards. Hazrat sahib has written his world famed autobiography and named it as "Ilhamaat" in which he has uplift the curtain from the beautiful face of the Beloved. He has disclosed the Secretof the Secrets. In Ilhamaat Hazrat Sahib has sketched the phlosophy of Sufic Order and psychology of devotees and enlighted all hidden aspects.Hazrat Sahib has disclosed his majesty as an ordinary and common man without showing any false worth and proudness.Hazrat Sahib has composed many verse in the praise of Our Dear Prophet peace be upon him.the verse have been compiled in a book and titled as "Kulyyat e Kamil". Zinda Kalam is tagged herewith for showing his acclaimed spiritual highness and blessings.

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