Syedna wrote
'Misaal Sharif'(message) to All 'Ummal'(territorial representatives of
Syedna)in India and Yemen to take 'Meesaq'(oath of allegiance) of
Mumineen. Mumineen from Hind and Yemen wrote a letter to Syedna(RA) to
offer condolences on the death of Syedna Dawood Bin Ajabshah (R.A) and
perform Tehniyat in Hazrat of Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A). The same
letter was also written by Laeen Suleman bin Hasan. Laeen Suleman,
indulged in 'fitnat' after remaining faithful to Syedna Dawood (R.A) for
three years. Syedna Dawood bin AjabShah (R.A.) possessed Wadiyat (Amaanat)
of Dawat to two Habashiya (female servants) named Rummana and
Nur-us-Sabah. When Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A.) ordered them to hand
over the Wadiyat (Amaanat) of Dawat, they both turned out to be dishonest
and refused to abide by the order. Syedna(RA) reprimanded both of them.
Similarly there was a Munafiq called Mohammed Katib who too embezzled the
Amanat of Dawat. They came to the conclusion that Suleman bin Hasan in
Yemen can be misled because Laeen Suleman in their opinion was obstinate
and foolish, and desired worldly pomp. Thus he would easily give up Deen
in favour of the mundane gains. A false letter of Nass in favour of Laeen
Suleman asking Laeen to proclaim himself Dai, was concocted, and the trio
stood witness to this false claim. Ibrahim and Mohammed, the two sons of
the two female slaves joined this conspiracy. Laeen Suleman sent his
servant Jabir to Ibrahim and Mohammed to collect the concocted letter from
the conspirators at Gujarat. Syedna came to know of this devious
development, and called all Hudud and they performed Hujjat against Jabir
and said Laanat on laeen Suleman. Syedna excommunicated Suleman from
Dawat. Jabir proceeded to Yemen with the false Nas letter. When Laeen
Suleman openly started espousing his claim to be a Dai, a tribe called
Yaam fell victim to his false claims. But rest of the faithfuls took the
stand that Maula Chand Ali was a witness to the will of Syedna Dawood bin
AjabShah (R.A.) and thus they would abide by his decision. Laeen Suleman
intimidated Maula Chand Ali and tried to pressurize him into submission.
But Maula Chand Ali refused to comply. Suleman imprisoned him in Sanaa and
plundered his wealth. Laeen Suleman started Fitnat in Yemen in 1000 A.H.
After laying a claim to be a Dai, he claimed to be the "Hujjat of Qaim".
Finally, Hasan Pasha imprisoned Laeen Suleman at the fort of Zamarmar for
three years. Laeen Suleman managed to escape from the fort and wandered in
jungles and plundered the caravans of Hujjaj. He then returned to India
and established contacts with Mohammed Mukrami, and they both started
fitnat(subterfuge) and fasaad(loot and destruction) in Gujarat. Mumineen
were unergoing through a difficult phase. The two sons of the slaves, met
the 'Hakim'(Judge) and claimed 9 lac rupees from Syedna. Houses of
Mumineen were plundered, shops sealed, and they were prohibited from
gathering together. Looking at the intensity of the Fitnat, Syedna went
into seclusion and appointed Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A) to defend
Dawat from the fitnat of Munafeqin. It was due to the streneous efforts of
Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A) that Dawat survived in Gujarat. Syedna
Shaikh Adam (R.A) suffered torture and harassment . Similarly Syedi Aminji
bin Jalal (Q.S), Amin of the Deen was persecuted. Maula Ali Mohammad bin
Firoz (Q.S) started a crusade to safeguard momineen with extra ordinary
patience.
Hudud collectively declared themselves Baraat from Laeen
Suleman and remained faithful to Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A), the
true Dai of Allah. The drunkards, the sinners and those who were notorious
for their hypocrisy right from the beginning turned out to be disloyal.
The wife of Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A) called laeena Zahra
supported laeen Suleman. Laeen Suleman instigated all 'Hukkaam's'
(Minister's of State) in his favour and tortured Mumineen. Syedna wrote
two Risaala in favor of Nass and those present at the time of Nass
attached their signatures as witnesses. Laeen Suleman proceeded to Lahore
along with his hypocrites to instigate the Mughal King Jalaluddin Akbar.
He contacted Nawab Khan Khanaa and disclosed to him secrets of Dawat,
bribed and ignited a fire of animosity in Nawab's heart. Khan Khanaa sent
Ahdi Kamaal Khan to Ahmedabad to arrest Syedna(RA) and Hudud. Syedna(RA)
went into seclusion. Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) was arrested and taken to
Lahore with Maula Ali Mohammad bin Firoz (Q.S) and other Fozalaa Kiraam.
Hudud Fozalaa were tortured by Laeen to the extent of making them wear
heavy chains right from Ahmedabad to Lahore and were severely beaten
throughout the journey. Kamaal Khan and his brother-in-law Usman arrested
Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A), Syedi Ali Mohammad bin Firoz (Q.S) and other
Hudud. Maula Ali Mohammad (Q.S) was beaten so severely that he often fell
unconscious; Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) was suspended upside down, whipped
and deprived of food and water. Mumineen were also not spared. Properties
of Mumineen were looted, and some had to flee from Ahmedabad. Others wept
on seeing these inhuman persecution. Syedna(RA) gave Farmaan to all the
Mumineen to recite Dua of Daf-el-Aafaat and perform two Rakaat Namaaz and
pray for the prisoners.
On reaching Lahore, King Akbar came to know of
this persecution. He got enraged and dismissed Ahdi Kamaal Khan. King
Akbar entrusted this case to four Vozaraa (ministers). Debate and Hujjat
ensued between Mumineen and the supporters of Laeen Suleman, where
Mumineen always succeeded in 'Hujjat'(arguments) . One of Vozaraa's was
Shia known as Hakim Ali. He reassured Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiuddin (R.A)
that Mumineen were true Shias of Ali (S.A), and hoped to earn Fateyabi of
Amirelmumin Ali (S.A) by supporting Mumineen. In all the letter's that
laeen Suleman had written , Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A) was
addressed as Dai-Al-Mutlaq. These letters were produced before the
Vozaraa's. Laeen Suleman admitted that the letters were his. Laeen
Suleman's accusations were clearly lies. Similarly, the claim of those two
sons of the Habashi women was also found to be baseless. All unanimously
agreed that the Mumineen of Syedna Dawood (R.A) were right and Laeen
Suleman was a liar. The supporters of Laeen Suleman tried to mislead King
Akbar by saying that "Syedna Dawood (R.A) had no faith in King Akbar's
justice and campaigned that Syedna Dawood (R.A) was too proud to appear
personally before the King. Akbar told Hakim Ali that "He was eager to
meet Shaikh Dawood" and ordered Hakim Ali to ask his men to bring Syedna
to King Akbar and assured Hakim Ali that Akber would honour Syedna. Hakim
Ali persistently impressed upon Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) the importance of
Syedna Dawood's (R.A) visit with the King. Ultimately Syedna Safiyuddin
(R.A) confided in Hakim Ali that the whereabouts of Syedna Dawood (R.A)
were unknown to him, but he promised to try his best. Syedna Safiyuddin
(R.A) left Lahore for Ahmedabad. King Akbar gave 'Amaan Namaa'(Promise of
protection) for Syedna Dawood (R.A). When Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) and
Maulai Ali Mohammed (Q.S) reached Ahmedabad they conveyed the message to
Syedna Dawood(RA) and with the spiritual guidance from Imam-uz-Zamaan(AS),
Syedna(RA) decided to proceed to Lahore. On the way, miracles emanated
wherever Syedna(RA) went. The barren land from where Syedna Dawood (R.A)
passed turned into a garden. All the people gathered everywhere to have a
'Deedar'(glimpse) of Syedna. The King's, the celebrities, the Muslims all
vied with each other in Hazrat of Syedna Dawood (R.A). The army came to
receive Syedna Dawood (R.A) with exceptional honor. The people of Lahore
were amazed at Syedna's enlightened countenance.
Hakim Ali politely
requested Syedna to kindly stay with him and Syedna(RA) accepted the
invitation. On seeing this, laeen Suleman was dumbfounded. He started
suffering from fever. On the third day, insects were found on his tongue,
which spread gradually to cover his entire body. He perished after three
days. Laeen's companions brought laeen Suleman's dead-body to Ahmedabad
and buried him.
King Akbar used to say to His Vozaraa's that he could
observe on the face of the Syedna(RA) a particular 'Noor'(radiance).
Syedna(RA) used to go the Darbar of Akbar daily and stay there till the
time of Zawaal. Being a Hafeezul Quran, Syedna(RA) used to recite 10
chapters a day of the Quran-e-Majeed daily, completing it in every three
days. King Akbar never looked at any one else in the Darbaar and used to
gaze transfixed at Syedna Dawood's(R.A) radiant face. Occasionally, Akber
asked for some advice on a topic concerning Darbar matters and the former
was always astonished by Syedna's wisdom and vast knowledge.
It was
clear now to King Akbar that the supporters of laeen Suleman were liars
and envious persecutors. King Akbar favored Syedna(RA) with a
'Khaqaani'(scroll) written in Golden-Ink dated 1004 AH, which was
dispatched to each and every village to ensure honorable and respectful
treatment. Another Farmaan was written in golden-ink as was previously
issued in 945 AH, by Humayun Akbar's father and one by Jahangir, his son,
in 1019 AH, which are preserved even today in the collection of Dawat.
Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A) returned to Sidhpur where he visited
the Mazar of Syedi Hasan Feer shaheed (R.A) and came back to Ahmedabad on
the 4th of Moharram 1007 AH. Truth prevailed and the enemies of Dawat were
humiliated. At the entrance of the city of Ahmedabad, a perfume dealer on
seeing Syedna(RA) fell at his feet and converted to a Mumin. He himself
narrates 'I saw in the dream that the Rasulullah (S.A) has come in a cart,
people gathered around him. Rasullulah's face in the dream exactly
resembled the face of Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A). " Such was the
'shanaat'(glory) of Syedna(RA).
In 1008 AH Syedna(RA) laid the
foundation of a grand Masjid, the minarets of which were so magnificent
that the rulers of the surrounding territories were attracted to have a
glimpse of it. According to historians these minarets still stand near
Ahmedabad railway station which belong to the Masjid of Syedna Dawood
(R.A). Though it is not inhabited by Mumineen now. In those days, these
areas were better known as Rasulpur, Rajpur, and Sarangpur.
After
returning from Lahore Syedna(RA) stayed in Ahmedabad for 15 years. During
this period Nawab Shaadmaan Khan tortured Syedna(RA) and even imprisoned
him. Syedna(RA) left Ahmedabad for the villages of Mumineen, till King
Jahangir again invited Syedna to settle in Ahmedabad.
In 1021 AH,
illness and old age overcame Syedna(RA) and he called all the Hudud and
performed Nass in their presence on his Successor, 28th Dai-Ul-Mutlaq,
Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A). Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah's(R.A)
'wafat'(death) took place on Sunday night, the 15th of Jamad-al-Akhar 1021
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