Shajra-e-Faqr
What is Shajra-e-Faqr?
Shajra-e-Faqr or Sarwari Qadri lineage is a chain of spiritual successors of the Holy Prophet who gained the Divine Trust of Faqr from his court. Previously, Shajra-e-Faqr or Sarwari Qadri lineage was known as Qadriyya or Qadri order. In fact, it was initiated by Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani that leads up to Ali ibn Abi Talib and hence, Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). Sarwari means leader which refers to the Holy Prophet, whereas Qadri is associated with Ghaus-e-Azam Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani. Moreover, in the subcontinent Sarwari Qadri lineage reached its peak through Sultan Bahoo.
Status of a Sarwari Qadri Spiritual Guide
Sultan Bahoo states that Sarwari Qadri lineage or Shajra-e-Faqr is dominant over all Sufi orders. -According to him, the spiritual guide of Shajra-e-Faqr (Sarwari Qadri perfect spiritual guide) has perfect command over contemplation of Ism-e-Allah Zaat. Thus, he blesses the seeker of Allah with spiritual education and Divine guidance through Ism-e-Allah Zaat. Moreover, he grants him the status equal to his own (spiritual substitution) on the very first day. Hence the seeker becomes indifferent and independent of all needs and his attention remains focused only on the Truth. As a result, gold and soil become equal for him.
Status of a Sarwari Qadri Spiritual Guide
Sultan Bahoo states that Sarwari Qadri lineage or Shajra-e-Faqr is dominant over all Sufi orders. -According to him, the spiritual guide of Shajra-e-Faqr (Sarwari Qadri perfect spiritual guide) has perfect command over contemplation of Ism-e-Allah Zaat. Thus, he blesses the seeker of Allah with spiritual education and Divine guidance through Ism-e-Allah Zaat. Moreover, he grants him the status equal to his own (spiritual substitution) on the very first day. Hence the seeker becomes indifferent and independent of all needs and his attention remains focused only on the Truth. As a result, gold and soil become equal for him.
Who is the present Imam of Sarwari Qadri lineage?
The present Imam of the Sarwari Qadri lineage (Shajra-e-Faqr) is Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman. He is the founder of Tehreek Dawat-e-Faqr and has devoted his life benefiting humanity with the true heritage of the Holy Prophet i.e. Faqr. We invite you to join Tehreek Dawat-e-Faqr.
Shajra-e-Faqr or the spiritual chain of Sarwari Qadri Order
- Prophet Mohammad
- Ali bin Abi Talib (Hazrat Ali, Lion of Allah)
- Shaikh Hasan of Basra
- Shaikh Habib Ajmi
- Shaikh Dawud Tai
- Shaikh Maroof Karkhi
- Shaikh Sirri Saqti
- Shaikh Junayd of Baghdad
- Shaikh Jafar Abu Bakr Shibli
- Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Hars bin Asad Tamimi
- Shaikh Abu-al-Fazal Abdul Wahid Tamimi
- Shaikh Mohammad Yousaf Abu-al-Farrah Tartusi
- Shaikh Abu Al-Hasan Ali Bin Mohammad Qureshi Hankari
- Abu Saeed Mubarak Makhzoomi
- Al-Ghawth al-Azam Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Razzaq Jilani
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Jabbar Jilani
- Shaikh Sayyid Mohammad Sadiq Yahya
- Shaikh Sayyid Najmuddin Burhan Puri
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Fattah
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Sattar
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Baqqa
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Jaleel
- Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Rehman Jilani Dehlvi
- Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sultan Bahoo
The continuation of Shajra-e-Faqr
The spiritual chain of Sarwari Qadri order, also known as Shajra e Faqr, continues from Sultan Bahoo as follows:
26. Sultan-ul-Tarikeen Sultan Sayyid Mohammad Abdullah Shah Madni Jilani
27. Sultan-ul-Sabireen Sultan Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah Hashmi Qureshi
28. Shahbaz-e-Arifaan Sultan Pir Sayyid Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah Kazmi al Mashhadi
29. Sultan-ul-Auliya Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz
30. Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali
31. Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Sultan-ul-Tarikeen Sultan Sayyid Mohammad Abdullah Shah Madni Jilani
Sayyid Abdullah Shah was born in Madina on 29th Ramadan 1186 Hijri (December 24, 1772). He was the great-grandson of Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Rehman Jilani Dehlvi, the spiritual guide of Sultan Bahoo. Following the command of the Holy Prophet, he migrated to Pakistan (then India) and later received the Divine Trust of Faqr from Sultan Bahoo. On 29th Ramadan 1241 Hijri (May 6, 1826), he settled in Ahmed Pur Sharqiah. Sayyid Abdullah Shah was honored with the title of Sultan-ul-Tarikeen (Sultan of Renouncers) by the Holy Assembly of Prophet Mohammad. He had perfect trust in Allah. He passed away on 29th Ramadan 1276 Hijri (April 20, 1860), and his shrine is located in Ahmed Pur Sharqiah.
Refer to the following books to read the complete biography of Sayyid Abdullah Shah:
Chapter 2 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Life History of Sultan ul Tarikeen
Sultan-ul-Tarikeen Sultan Sayyid Mohammad Abdullah Shah Madni Jilani
Sayyid Abdullah Shah was born in Madina on 29th Ramadan 1186 Hijri (December 24, 1772). He was the great-grandson of Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Rehman Jilani Dehlvi, the spiritual guide of Sultan Bahoo. Following the command of the Holy Prophet, he migrated to Pakistan (then India) and later received the Divine Trust of Faqr from Sultan Bahoo. On 29th Ramadan 1241 Hijri (May 6, 1826), he settled in Ahmed Pur Sharqiah. Sayyid Abdullah Shah was honored with the title of Sultan-ul-Tarikeen (Sultan of Renouncers) by the Holy Assembly of Prophet Mohammad. He had perfect trust in Allah. He passed away on 29th Ramadan 1276 Hijri (April 20, 1860), and his shrine is located in Ahmed Pur Sharqiah.
Refer to the following books to read the complete biography of Sayyid Abdullah Shah:
Chapter 2 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Life History of Sultan ul Tarikeen
Sultan-ul-Sabireen Sultan Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah Hashmi Qureshi
Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah was born in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan (then India) on 14th Zilhaj (Dhul al-Hijjah) 1242 H (July 9, 1827). He passed away on 10th Safar 1328 H (February 21, 1910). The shrine of Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah is located in Mud Sharif, Jhang, Pakistan.
For a detailed study of the life history of Sultan-ul-Sabireen Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah, please refer to Chapter 3 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order“. This chapter provides an in-depth look at his life, spiritual journey, and contributions as Sarwari Qadri spiritual guide.
Sultan-ul-Sabireen Sultan Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah Hashmi Qureshi
Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah was born in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan (then India) on 14th Zilhaj (Dhul al-Hijjah) 1242 H (July 9, 1827). He passed away on 10th Safar 1328 H (February 21, 1910). The shrine of Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah is located in Mud Sharif, Jhang, Pakistan.
For a detailed study of the life history of Sultan-ul-Sabireen Pir Mohammad Abdul Ghafoor Shah, please refer to Chapter 3 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order“. This chapter provides an in-depth look at his life, spiritual journey, and contributions as Sarwari Qadri spiritual guide.
Shahbaz-e-Arifaan Sultan Pir Sayyid Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah Kazmi al-Mashhadi
Pir Bahadur Ali Shah was born in Shorkot, Jhang, Pakistan, on the 5th of Rabi al-Thani, 1216 AH (August 16, 1801). His lineage traces back to Ali ibn Abi Talib through Sayyid Imam Musa Kazim of Mashhad, Iran. He holds the status of 28th Sheikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. Pir Bahadur Ali Shah devoted 40 years to serving Sultan Bahoo’s shrine. He pledged allegiance to Pir Abdul Ghafoor Shah, hence receiving the Divine Trust from him. Pir Bahadur Ali Shah was known as Shahbaz-e-Arifan, which translates to ‘The Falcon of Mystics’. He passed away on the 14th of Dhul al-Qadah, 1352 AH (February 27, 1934), and his shrine is located in Jhang, Pakistan.
For detailed study of life history of Shahbaz e Arifaan Sultan Pir Sayyid Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah, please read:
Chapter # 4 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Shahbaz-e-Arifaan Sultan Pir Sayyid Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah Kazmi al-Mashhadi
Pir Bahadur Ali Shah was born in Shorkot, Jhang, Pakistan, on the 5th of Rabi al-Thani, 1216 AH (August 16, 1801). His lineage traces back to Ali ibn Abi Talib through Sayyid Imam Musa Kazim of Mashhad, Iran. He holds the status of 28th Sheikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. Pir Bahadur Ali Shah devoted 40 years to serving Sultan Bahoo’s shrine. He pledged allegiance to Pir Abdul Ghafoor Shah, hence receiving the Divine Trust from him. Pir Bahadur Ali Shah was known as Shahbaz-e-Arifan, which translates to ‘The Falcon of Mystics’. He passed away on the 14th of Dhul al-Qadah, 1352 AH (February 27, 1934), and his shrine is located in Jhang, Pakistan.
For detailed study of life history of Shahbaz e Arifaan Sultan Pir Sayyid Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah, please read:
Chapter # 4 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Sultan-ul-Auliya Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz
Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz was born on the 12th of Rabi-al-awwal, 1329 H (March 12, 1911) in Garh Maharaja, Jhung, Pakistan. He was the descendant of Sultan Bahoo and held the status of the 29th Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. His spiritual guide, Sayyid Bahadur Ali Shah, entrusted him the treasure of Faqr, after which he dedicated his life to guiding people towards Allah. He is entitled as Sultan-ul-Auliya, meaning the Sultan of all Saints. Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz passed away on the 7th of Jumada ath-thani, 1401 H (April 12, 1981). His shrine is located near Sultan Bahoo’s shrine in Jhung, Pakistan.
In order to read complete biography of Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz please read:
Chapter # 5 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Sultan-ul-Auliya Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz
Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz was born on the 12th of Rabi-al-awwal, 1329 H (March 12, 1911) in Garh Maharaja, Jhung, Pakistan. He was the descendant of Sultan Bahoo and held the status of the 29th Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. His spiritual guide, Sayyid Bahadur Ali Shah, entrusted him the treasure of Faqr, after which he dedicated his life to guiding people towards Allah. He is entitled as Sultan-ul-Auliya, meaning the Sultan of all Saints. Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz passed away on the 7th of Jumada ath-thani, 1401 H (April 12, 1981). His shrine is located near Sultan Bahoo’s shrine in Jhung, Pakistan.
In order to read complete biography of Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz please read:
Chapter # 5 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali was born on the 27th of Ramadan, 1366 H (August 14, 1947), in Garh Maharaja, Jhung, Pakistan. He was the son of his spiritual guide Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz and a descendant of Sultan Bahoo’s family. Sultan Abdul Aziz bestowed upon him the Divine Trust at the shrine of Bahadur Ali Shah. He holds the status of 30th Shaikh in the Shajra-e-Faqr and also held the esteemed status of Sultan-ul-Faqr VI. He passed away on the 2nd of Dhul al-Qadah, 1424 H (December 26, 2003), and his shrine is located on the right side of his father’s shrine in Jhung, Pakistan.
For detailed study of biography of Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali please read the following books:
- Chapter # 6 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
- Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali-Life and Teachings
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman
Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali was born on the 27th of Ramadan, 1366 H (August 14, 1947), in Garh Maharaja, Jhung, Pakistan. He was the son of his spiritual guide Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz and a descendant of Sultan Bahoo’s family. Sultan Abdul Aziz bestowed upon him the Divine Trust at the shrine of Bahadur Ali Shah. He holds the status of 30th Shaikh in the Shajra-e-Faqr and also held the esteemed status of Sultan-ul-Faqr VI. He passed away on the 2nd of Dhul al-Qadah, 1424 H (December 26, 2003), and his shrine is located on the right side of his father’s shrine in Jhung, Pakistan.
For detailed study of biography of Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali please read the following books:
- Chapter # 6 of The Spiritual Guides of Sarwari Qadri Order
- Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali-Life and Teachings
Author: Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman
Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman
The current Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order, Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman, was born on 14 Safar 1379 H (August 19, 1959) in Chishtian, District Bahawalnagar, Pakistan. He is the 31st Shaikh to adorn the throne of the Sarwari Qadri lineage. In 2012, he was honored with the title Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen (Sultan of the ardent lovers of Allah) by the Mohammadan Assembly. To explore his detailed life history, teachings, and efforts to spread the beneficence of Faqr, please delve into this section:
Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman
The current Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order, Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman, was born on 14 Safar 1379 H (August 19, 1959) in Chishtian, District Bahawalnagar, Pakistan. He is the 31st Shaikh to adorn the throne of the Sarwari Qadri lineage. In 2012, he was honored with the title Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen (Sultan of the ardent lovers of Allah) by the Mohammadan Assembly. To explore his detailed life history, teachings, and efforts to spread the beneficence of Faqr, please delve into this section:
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