Imdadullah Muhajir Makki

Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki (December 31, 1817 – October 18, 1899)^[1] was a South Asian Muslim scholar and a saint in Chishti Sufism.^[2][3]

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Early life

Haji Imdadullah Muhaajir Makki was born in Nanauta, a town in the district of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India on December 31, 1817.

Religious work and travels

At the age of eighteen, his bay'at was accepted by Nasiruddin Naqshbandi. Later he went to study under Mianji, after whose death he became a recluse. After wandering in the wilderness for six months he was overcome by a strong urge to travel to Medina. On December 7, 1845, he arrived at Bandares. From there, he departed for Arafaat.

After the completion of his hajj, Imadadullah remained with Ishaq Muhajir Makki and others. Shah informed him that, after his pilgrimage to Medina, he should return to India. Sayyid Qudratullah Banarasi Makki sent several of his murids to accompany him to Medina.

Freedom Struggle against the Britishers

In Thana Bhawan, the Sunnis declared Haji Imdadullah their Ameer. In May 1857 the Battle of Shamli took place between the forces of Haji Imdadullah and the British.

Death

Imadadullah was of frail physical stature. In his last years, his body deteriorated to such an extent that, towards his death, it became difficult for him to even turn onto his side. He died on Wednesday, October 18, 1899 at the age of eighty-one.

Written works

The following are the most renowned of his works:

• 'Hashiya Mathnavi Moulana Rumi: This is an annotation in Persian on the Mathnawi-i Ma’nawi by Rumi. During Imadadullah's lifetime, only two parts could be printed. The remainder was printed after his death.

• Ghiza-e-Ruh (The Nourishment of the Soul): Imadadullah wrote this book in 1264 AH. Mianji Nur Muhammad is also discussed. It consists of 1600 verses of poetry.
• Ikleelul Quran (Tafseer Quran in Arabi). First Published in Bahraich by Taj Offcet Press formly Aqeel Press NazirPura Bahraich
• Jihad-e-Akbar (The Greater Jihad): He composed this book in 1268 AH. It is a poetic work in Persian that he translated it into Urdu. It consists of 17 pages with 679 verses.

• Mathnavi Tuhfatul Ushshaq (Mathnavi – A Gift for Lovers): This consists of 1324 poetic verses and was compiled in 1281 AH.

• Risala Dard Ghamnak (The Treatise of Painful Sorrow): It consists of 5 pages with 175 verses.

• Irshad-e-Murshid (The Directive of the Murshid): This book deals with wadha'if, muraaqabaat, aurad, and shajaraat of the four silsilas. It was written in 1293 AH.

• Zia ul Quloob (Glitter of the Hearts): This book is in Persian. He wrote this kitab in Makkah in 1282 AH on the request of Hafiz Muhammad Yusuf, the son of Hafiz Muhammad Zamin.
• Faisla Haft Masla ( A book on seven controversial issues)

See also

• Muhammad Mian Mansoor Ansari

References