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

Ghausi Shah (Persian/Urdu:حضرت مولانا غوثى شاه) (July 1893 – June 1954) was a Muslim Sufi saint and poet from the Indian subcontinent. He was born on 1 July 1893 CE in Hyderabad, corresponding to 16 Dhu-al-Hijja 1310 AH.[1][3]

Biography

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He was only 20 when his father died in 1913. Ghousi Shah studied under Maulana Hameed-Ullah. He learned Urdu, Arabic, Persian: Fiqh, Hadith, and Tafseer. He also learned calligraphy. Ghausi Shah embodied in his personality, all the elements of Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi – the character of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Ghausi Shah Sahab was an entirely straightforward individual, with absolute and complete surrender to God. As an orator, he left a deep, intimate impact upon his listeners. He deeply moved hearts with the power of his words and was a profound interpreter of Wahdat-ul-Wujood (the concept of unity of existence in Sufism) and the Masnavi of Maulana Rumi. His ability to simplify complex Sufi concepts was awe-inspiring, and his approachable nature fostered a strong connection with his students.

Spiritual history

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His father, Al-Haj Kareemullah Shah, nurtured and introduced him to the path of Tasawwuf (Islamic mysticism). This initiation kindled a deep love for Allah within him, which later blossomed into intense passion and Ishq (divine love) after meeting Machiliwale Shah. He took Bayah (spiritual allegiance) under him and was instantly granted Khilafa (spiritual succession), marking a transformative turning point in his life.

Syed Kamalullah Shah (Machiliwale Shah), a businessman from Mysore, experienced a profound transformation when he first met Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini in Sikandarabad. Captivated by his spiritual presence, he surrendered himself and was initiated into the spiritual order. Interestingly, Ghausi Shah was just one year old when his grand Shaykh (Spirtual Teacher) Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini passed away.[2]

last speech of ghousi shah
Last speech of Ghousi Shah

Legacy and Successor

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Four months before his passing, in a momentous speech delivered before a large gathering of Murideen (disciples), Peer Ghausi Shah publicly declared his son, Sahvi Shah, as his successor (Janasheen). He emphasized that this decision was in accordance with the will of God.[1]

Additionally, Peer Ghausi Shah conferred Khilafath (spiritual succession) upon four of his disciples—Mohammad Abdul Quadir Shah Saheb, Syed Khasim Shah Sahab, Sadullah Khan Sahab, and Abdur Rasheed Sahab—through the hands of his son, Sahvi Shah. These significant details are inscribed on the stone at the Dargah (shrine) of Peer Ghausi 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 of Tawheed quite 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 and Ihsan. 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 and Influence

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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-Tayaba The 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 to Ghousi Shah.
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Dr.Syed Basheer Ahmed. Sarsari Taruf Ghousi Shah The Siasat Daily Newspaper, Hyderabad, India. Dated: Saturday 01-12-2007
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Dr.Sayed Basheer Ahmad. Anwar-E-Sufiyai Salasa Hyderabad.’’’ Educational Publishing House’’’, 2009, p. 12-20. ISBN 978-81-8223-620-2
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Kabeer Ahmed. Taruf Ghousi Shah, Publisher: Idara-E-ALnoor
  4. ^ By: Prof.Dr.Khwaja Muzaffaruddin Quadri, Ph.D.(Glasgow) Taruf in The Munsif Daily Newspaper, Hyderabad, India. Dated: 13 July 1998
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