Ujjain Ziyarat

39th Dai Syedna Ibrahim Vajihuddin Saheb (R.A)
Birthdate : 22 Rabiul Awwal 1101H\1690A.D
Date of Wafaat : 17 Moharramul Haram 1161H\1754A.D
Period of Dawat : __years

Syedna Ibrahim Vajihuddin (R.A), the revered son of Syedi Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin (Q.R) was a person of erudition and procured his initial education from his learned father. At the young age of twenty-one, Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) was sent by his father for the 'Khidmat' (servitude) of the Dai in Ujjain . Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) served Syedna Kalimuddin (R.A) and Syedna Nooruddin (R.A) in the most adverse of times.

In 1143H, Ujjain was affected by a severe drought. Followers of different religions prayed for rain but in vain. Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) along with Mumineen (faithful) proceeded to the banks of river Sipra and prayed to Allah for rain. On conclusion of his prayers, the people of Ujjain were indeed relieved as it soon started raining heavily.

It is said that Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) was concerned about appointing his successor . One day, on being taken ill Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) while asleep raised his hands and performed Tasleem (humble gesture of respect). Aaisaheba Jiwna, wife of Syedna Ismail Badruddin (R.A) on observing this phenomenal action asserted that Syedna Badruddin(R.A) had similarly acted on nearing his death. On regaining consciousness, Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) said "I saw Maulana Ali (S.A), Syedna Kalimuddin (R.A), Syedna Nooruddin (R.A) and my revered father Syedi Hakimuddin(R.A) in my sleep. They all instructed me to appoint my son (Syedna Moaiyad R.A) as my successor. Later Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) was bestowed with health and in 1158H, on the eve of Ghadir-e-Khum he performed Nass (successor) upon his son Syedna Moaiyad (R.A). In 1167H Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) once again took ill and expired in the beginning of the subsequent year.

Syedna Hebatullah-il-Moaiyad-Fiddin's (R.A) upbringing was done by his learned grandfather Syedi Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin (R.A), while his father Syedna Ibrahim Vajihuddin (R.A) took the responsibility of his education. Unsurprisingly, Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) reached the pinnacle of perfection in all aspects. Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) frequently sent him to various places for Dawat.

Known for his wisdom and fluency in oration many benefited from Syedna Moaiyad's (R.A) guidance and erudition. Leaders took his advice and had great faith in his words.

During numerous occasions Allah bestowed upon his Dai with Fateh Mubeen (victory) over the foes of Dawat. It so happened that the Ruler of Aurangabad who intended to cause harm to Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) realized his mistake eventuating his son to be undertaken seriously ill. The ruler immediately begged Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) for forgiveness. With the benedictions of the Dai the child soon recovered.

Another incident occurred in Surat. The Ruler of Surat intended to arrest Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) who had to leave Surat for Billimora. The Ruler of Billimora welcomed the Dai with great respect and hospitality. Soon after the land of Billimora saw much prosperity while the people of Surat faced much deprivation.

It was during Syedna Moaiyad's (R.A) time when Laeen Majdu started misguiding many from Dawat. He claimed to have had communication with Imam-uz-Zaman (S.A) and concocted many other such fallacious stories. He also stole many valuable books from the collection of Dawat and taught many followers without the permission of the Dai thus causing immense harm to the beliefs of Mumineen (faithful). He distorted their beliefs and convictions by adulterating truth with fallacy and mendacity. During this tumultuous period in Dawat Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) strove endlessly for the wellbeing and welfare of Mumineen.

Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) constructed a number of Masajid and residential societies (Mohallah) of Mumineen in many places. Thousands got solace and guidance from Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) who came to the Dai's Bethak (special audience) everyday.

He visited Surat trice and prepared the Mumineen of Surat for Khidmat (servitude) of Dawat knowing that in future Surat would be the seat of Dawat.

47th Dai Syedna Abdulqader Najmuddin Saheb (R.A)
Birth date : 1st Ramazanul Moazzam 1229H\ 1814A.D
Wafaat : 19th Ramazan 1236 H/ 1821 AD
Period of Dawat : 47 years

Initially Syedna Abdulqadar Najmuddin's (R.A) father Syedna Tayeb Zainuddin (R.A) had named him Yusuf but the name was later changed to Abdulqadar by Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (R.A). Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) was brought up in an atmosphere of virtue and nobility. He and Syedna Mohammed Badruddin (R.A), son of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (R.A) were equal in all aspects- position, knowledge, wisdom. Syedna Zainuddin (R.A) entrusted both of them to Syedi Abdeali Imaduddin (Q.R) who academically and spiritually nurtured them to great heights.

Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) was an exceptional scholar. He imbibed all the knowledge imparted by Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (R.A) to Syedi Imaduddin (Q.R). He also had remarkable command over languages. Once while delivering Ashara Waaz in Sironj, he alternated between Lisan-ud-Dawat and Urdu without mixing one with the other. He truly was a great Dai and likewise his enemies were also more hostile and aggressive. In the face of this adversity, Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) maintained silence and exercised patience. Meanwhile, he quietly took care of preserving the purity of Ale Mohammed's (S.A) 'Ilm' (knowledge) and ensuring its transition to the one who deserved it. Once when he was in Karachi, one of his sons asked him, "How long will you endure these hardships?" Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) replied with conviction "The one who will come fifth after me shall relieve all these hardships."

Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) ascended the throne of Dawat at the age of twenty-seven and became the first among Duat Kiram (R.A) to perform Haj after assuming the distinguished post of al-Dai al-Mutlaq. Allah also bestowed his Dai with many victories in Yemen too.

There is a very well known incidence of a Shia poet who wrote an elegy in remembrance of Maulana Ali (S.A) whom he saw in his dream. On requesting to accept the elegy, Maulana Ali (A.S) told the poet , "I shall accept this elegy only if my Dai accepts it". The poet eventually met Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) who accepted the elegy.

In 1302 H, a plague epidemic broke out in Ujjain. Though affected by the epidemic, the Dai concealed his illness and planned to travel to Burhanpur. Mumineen became aware of his illness and his traverse to Burhanpur. They gathered at Syedna Najmuddin's (R.A) residence and pleaded him to stay back in Ujjain till Allah may grant his Dai health and Mumineen would celebrate. Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) on observing the enthusiasm and respect of Mumineen immediately sat down on his chair and said "Now, I shall stay here forever." Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) expired in Ujjain after performing Nass on his brother Syedna Husamuddin (R.A). Syedna Husamuddin (R.A) was personally not present in Ujjain at that time. Hence Syedna Najmuddin (R.A) instructed the witnesses to inform Syedna Husamuddin (R.A) of his appointment as the Dai. " I have looked after Mumineen with great love and affection. Whenever they have asked me for water I have given them milk. I request my brother (Syedna Husamuddin R.A) to follow the same tradition and show the same amount of affection upon Mumineen."

Syedna Najmuddin's (R.A) duration as Dai al-Mutlaq was of forty-seven years, the longest amongst Duat Kiram (R.A) that preceded him.

Syedi Hasanji Badshah Saheb (Q.S)
Wafaat : 4th Rajab ul Asab 1102 H\1691 AD
He was the son of Syedi Shamas Khan Saheb (Q.R) and from the progeny of Syedi Fakhruddin Shahid (Q.S). During Syedna Qutbuddin Shahid's (R.A) and Syedna Feerkhan Shujauddin's (R.A) captivity, he,along with his father undertook the Khidmat of conveying food and washing the clothes to both the Dais. Syedi Hasanji Badshah (Q.R) authored a book named Kitab ud Tazkerat in which he described in detail the complete Shahadat (martyrdom) of Syedna Qutbuddin Shahid (R.A). He stayed in the Khidmat of Syedna Ismail Badruddin (R.A) who took hold of Syedi Hasanji Badshah's (Q.R) hand and placed it on the hands of his son and successor Syedna Abdultayeb Zakiuddin (R.A) and asserted "Hasanji is our very old Khidmat Guzar, do take very good care of him." He went to the provinces of Gujarat and Malwa for Dawat. In the year 1081, Syedna Zakiuddin (R.A) sent him to Ujjain for Dawat and he eventually died there. He was blessed with Duat Mutlaqeen (R.A) in his progeny. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Maula (T.U.S) is also a descendant of Syedi Hasanji Badshah (Q.R).

Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb bin Syedi Abdulqadar Hakimuddin Saheb (Q.S)
Wafaat : 9th Jamadil Ula 1173H\1759A.D.

Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb Hakimuddin (Q.R) was the son of Syedi Abdulqadar Hakimuddin (Q.R). Syedi Hakimuddin (Q.R) usually took his son along with him and guided Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb (Q.R) on how to perform Khidmat. Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb (Q.R) was indeed fortunate to serve three Duat Kiram (R.A) - Syedna Badruddin (R.A), Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) and Syedna Moaiyad -fi -ddin (R.A). A scholar of great repute, Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb (Q.R) imparted Ilm (knowledge) to Mumineen and made great efforts in reviving and modifying the 'Roust' (traditional customs and practices) of Dawat. Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) appointed him as his Mukasir and Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) later elevated Syedi Dawood Bhaisaheb (Q.R) to the high position of Mazoon.

Syedi Khan Bhaisaheb bin Syedna Vajihuddin Saheb (R.A)
Wafaat : 14th Shawwalul Mukarram 1185H\1771 AD

Hayat Baisaheba binte Syedi Hasanji Badshah Saheb (Q.R)

Hayat Baisaheba (Q.R) was a descendant from the progeny of Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed (Q.S). Her daughter was Aamena Aaisaheba whose daughter Bouji Baisaheba was the mother of Syedna Mohammed Ezzuddin (R.A) and Syedna Tayeb Zainuddin (R.A). Hayat Baisaheba's (Q.R) father Syedi Hasanji Badshah (Q.R) had foretold her that she would be fortunate to see two Dais in Ujjain. And true to his words she was fortunate to see Syedna Vajihuddin (R.A) and Syedna Moaiyad (R.A) in her lifetime. Huzurala Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb (T.U.S) is also among her descendants

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