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Since childhood, Hazrat Iqbal Sha (radi
Allahu anhu) was very attached to his son and always kept him in his
company. Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu) studied under the
personal guidance of his illustrious father, Hazrat Sayed Iqbal Sha
(radi Allahu anhu). When the partition of India and Pakistan took
place in 1947, Hazrat Iqbal Sha (radi Allahu anhu) was spiritually
instructed by Sultaanul Hind, Hazrat Khwaja Ghareeb-e-Nawaaz (radi
Allahu anhu), to migrate with his family from Ajmer Shareef in India
to Sind, Hyderabad in Pakistan. This has been the residence of the
family since then.
A few years before the demise of
Hazrat Sayed Muhammed Iqbal Sha (radi Allahu anhu), he had left a
Wasiyat that upon his death, his son, Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu
anhu), should succeed him as
the SAJJADA NASHEEN OF THE CHISTI SABRI JAHANGIRI SILSILA. When
Hazrat Iqbal Sha (radi Allahu anhu) passed away in 1954, on the 40th
day after the Wisaal, which was on the 25th of June, the Deed of
Succession was carried out as instructed in the presence of various
Mashaa' ikh of various Silsila's. On this auspicious occasion, which
was advertised in the newspapers of Pakistan, the sacred Tabarukaat
(sacred relics) namely, The Kambli Shareef and the Baal Mubarak were
handed over to him
HAZRAT KHALID SHAH (RA) on the day
of his succession
as Sajjada Nasheen - 25th June 1954
At a very young age he abandoned
this world and was placed with this tremendous amount of
responsibility. From then onwards, he donned the garment of his
Mashaa'ikh, that is the Black Kurta and Tehband (cloth covering the
navel to the ankle). Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu) was a tall
and beautiful person with an extremely attractive personality. Many
non-Muslims accepted Islam at his hands merely by seeing his
features. He always bowed his head in humbleness and whenever he
spoke or walked he commanded a great deal of respect. Owing to his
great personality he was very well respected also by the Mashaa' ikh
of other Salasil.
Taking on the immense
responsibility of providing guidance to others, he always taught his
mureeds and other Muslims to remain steadfast on the Shar' iah. He
emphasised on the principles of proper Islamic Adaab -1 to respect
the young and the old. Although Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu)
had immense resources that were at his disposal, he never abused his
position - a quality that was adopted by earlier Mashaa' ikh of the
Chistiya Silsila and which Hazrat firmly adhered to. He led a very
simple and disciplined life with minimum luxuries and worldly
belongings. On many occasions during his inspiring talks he often
cried when narrating incidents in the life of the Holy Prophet
Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wasallam) and his Sahaba lkraam (radi
Allahu anhu) and the Awliya Allah. This was due to his immense love
for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (salallaahu alaihi wasallam).
Due to his great influence, the
Chisti Sabri Jahangiri Silsila spread to many countries like India,
U.K., Pakistan, South Africa, etc. and places such as Jherruck, Paak
Patan, Lahore, Bareilly, Peshawar, etc. In the early sixties, Hazrat
Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu) had the Buland Darwaza constructed at
the mazaar of Hazrat Sabir Paak (radi Allahu anhu) in Kalyar
Shareef, India. The wood for the door was personally purchased by
him. Hazrat had once made an intention to make a catera or silver
railing to place around the blessed grave of Hazrat Sabir Paak (radi
Allahu anhu) to prevent the people from leaning onto the grave. Upon
helping a Hindu devotee in Kalyar by miraculously making his deaf
and dumb child hear and speak within 3 days, the Hindu had offered
to donate silver for the railing. This railing was made by Hazrat's
mureeds in Surat in India. Due to his personality many Hindus
accepted Islam at his hands in India. Seeing this as a "threat" the
government of India banned him from entering India. As a result of
this banning order, he was unable himself to present the silver
catera in the mazaar of Hazrat Sabir Paak (radi Allahu anhu).
Nevertherless, this wish was fulfilled by Hazrat's eldest son,
Hazrat Sayed Muhammed Sha Chisti Sabri in 1989. He is the present
Sajjada-Nasheen.
Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu)
now focused his attention to the Murshid of Hazrat Sabir Paak (radi
Allahu anhu) - Hazrat Baba Farid Ganje Shakar (radiAllahu anhu)- in
Paak Patan Shareef, Pakistan. Here he establised a huge Khanqah
known as Kashana-e-Masoodiya Sabireeya Khanqah where the Urs of
Hazrat Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu) is grandly celebrated during
the first five days of Muharram and which attracts devotees from all
parts of the world - India, Pakistan as well as South Africa. In the
1980's, upon the instruction of Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu
anhu)J, a golden Kalas (a structure mounted on the Dome) was made by
his mureeds which was placed on the dome of the mazaar of Hazrat
Baba Farid (radi Allahu anhu). In Hyderabad, he was instrumental in
establishing the Jashne Eid-e-Meelad-un Nabi OrganizatIon, the
Ghareeb-e-Nawaaz Urs CommIttee and the Ghareeb Nawaaz Yateemkhana.
Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu)
set his blessed foot for the very first time in South Africa in
1966. The Chisti Sabri Silsila in South Africa was already founded
in 1944 with the blessing of Hazrat lqbal Sha (radi Allahu anhu) by
his mureed, Janab lbrahim Madari Chist Sabri. May Almighty Allah
shower His infinite Mercy upon his grave. Aameen. He also visited
South Africa in 1972, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984. During his
visits to South Africa, thousands of people became his mureeds. He
also delivered many inspiring talks throughout his visit. The Chisti
Sabri Silsila spread throughout South Africa, including Botswana and
Lesotho. Hazrat showed a great deal of concern towards his mureeds
and well- wishers. He treated the poor and the rich alike and feared
none besides Allah. Many respected people and Ulema used to seek
Hazrat's advice on various issues. There are numerous Karamats or
miracles attributed to him.
During Hazrat Khalid Sha's (radi
Allahu anhu) latter years his health began to deteriorate. His
mureeds persuaded him to come to South Africa to receive expert
medical advice, but in spite of all serious attempts to provide the
best medical treatment, the Will and Divine Wisdom of Allah took its
course. On the 16th of May 1984 (15 SHABAAN 1404 A.H.) Hazrat Khalid
Sha (radi Allahu anhu) left this mundane world for the Aakhirah. He
is buried in Watville Benoni (South Africa) where the Urs is held
every year in his honour attracting many devotees from all parts of
the country. A beautiful Mazaar Shareef is being built over his
Qabar Shareef. Hazrat Khalid Sha (radi Allahu anhu) left behind 7
sons and 7 daughters from which his eldest son, Hazrat Sayed
Muhammad Shah Chisti Sabiree Jahangiri Kambal Posh, succeeds him
as the present Sajjada Nasheen of the Chisti Sabiri
Jahangiri Silsila. His other sons are Sayed Fareed Shah, Sayed
Waheed Shah, Syed Ghulam Sabir Shah, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Sayed
Abu Zar Shah, and Sayed Mursaleen Shah. May Allah Almighty grant
him and his family long life, good health and the ability to
continue to propagate the Silsila. Aameen.
The Blessed Grave of Hazrat Khalid
Shah (Radi Allahu Anhu)
- URS 2002
Invitation to all mureeds to witness the occasion whereby Hazrat
Sayed Muhammad Khalid Shah Chisti Sabiri Jahangiri Kambal Posh (RA)
succeeded his illustrious father, Hazrat Sayed Muhammad Iqbal Shah
Chisti Sabiri Jahangiri Kambal Posh (RA)
English
Translation
Sheikul Mashaikh Hazrat Sayed
Muhammad Iqbal Shah Chisti Sabiri Jahangiri Ajmeri on the morning of
Friday, 17th Ramadaan Mubarak 1373 A.H. co-incoding with the 21st
May 1954 at about 8:30am, passed away in Karachi,
TO ALLAH DO WE BELONG, AND UNTO HIM DO WE RETURN
and he was buried in Hyderabad, Sind.
TAKE NOTE
All the mureeds are informed that
on the 40th day upon the will of Hazrat Sayed Iqbal Shah, his son
Hazrat Sayed Muhammad Khalid Shah Chisti Sabiri Kalie Kambli, will
succeed him as his Sajjada Nasheen. On this auspicious occasion, it
is compulsory that all the mureeds present themselves on the 25th
June 1954 and make ziaarat of their new Murshid, and at the same
time receive spiritual blessings.
HOSTS
Muhammad Ibrahim Madari Chisti
Sabiri, Brothers Goolam Sabir Shah Chisti Sabiri, Goolam Muhaiyuddin
Shah Chisti Sabiri, Alamgir Shah Chisti Sabiri, Mehboob Shah Chisti
Sabiri, Wahiduddin Shah Chisti Sabiri.
(ZAAHID
PRESS, HYDERABAD)
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