Home hazrat nizamuddin aulia dargah delhi dargah in. Nizamuddin auliya was the founder of the chisti nizami order. Syed muhammad nizamuddin auliya, also known as hazrat nizamuddin, and mahbubeilahi was a sunni muslim scholar, sufi saint of the chishti order, and unarguably one of the most famous sufis on the indian subcontinent. His real name was mohammad and his bloodline reaches. The dargah being actually divine though, you may find some frustrating elements over here.
The three students returned with the same observation. Nizamuddin west where the dargah complex and a lively market dominated by muslim vendors is located, and nizamuddin east, an upper nizamuddin railway station. Aug 30, 2016 scene outside the dargah during less crowded times. The story goes back to the time of hazrat nizamuddin auliya, who lived from. His predecessors were fariduddin ganjshakar, qutbuddin bakhtiyar kaki, and moinuddin chishti, who were the masters of the chishti spiritual chain or silsila in the indian subcontinent. Hazarat nizamuddin auliya sultanulmashaikh, mehboobeilahi, hazrat shaikh khwaja syed muhammad nizamuddin auliya 1238 3 april 25 urdu. The qawali sessions at the dargah of hazrat nizamuddin aulia on jummerat thursday are divine there are many performers at dargah but two families stand out, nizami khusros and nizamis. Its a motley collection of stories and anecdotes from the life and times of nizamuddin auliya 123825, one of the most important sufi mystics in the indian subcontinent from the sultanate period, a mentor of the legendary amir khusrau and a friend of the poor who embraced all without. Shrine of nizamuddin auliya is located in southern delhi which also known as nizamuddin auliya dargah. Nizamuddin dargah is shrine of famous sufi saint nizamuddin auliya.
Hazrat nizamuddin aulia dargah delhi dargah in india. They are related and like many others claim to have a singing history of more than seven centuries. Ghias ud din balban also gave him the title of shams ul malik. Nizamuddin auliya was a saint of the chistiya silsila, one of four major. When we reached the meeting pointthe dargah of the 20 th century sufi, hazrat inayat khan at the western edge of nizamuddin bastiwe found one of the walk leaders already there. What are the major problems and issues of the hazrat. It is out of print but an e book version is available. The story goes back to the time of hazrat nizamuddin auliya, who lived from 1238 to 25, after whom the dargah was named. Hazrat sayed shah nizamuddin auliya maqbuleilahi kalimi. The present white pearl dome was constructed by nawab syed farid murtaza bukhari who was treasurer and mir bakshi of akbar and jahangirs. This space that i talk of is the dargah mausoleum of the great sufi mystic hazrat nizamuddin auliya, situated in the nizamuddin west area of delhi. Although any day is a good time to visit the dargah, the thursday night qawwalis, steeped in sufi devotional music and sung in an an electric atmosphere, should not be missed h azrat nizamuddin dargah is renowned all over the country for the unique experience it offers a chance to.
One day hazrat nizamuddin aulia had arranged a special sama mahfil for his mureeds. Many of the sufis of the chisti nizami order are recognised as great sufis. Muhammad bin tughluq, in his times, built a dome over the grave of nizamuddin auliya, which was further repaired and restored by feroz shah. Hazrat nizamuddin dargah history in hindi information. He grew up in a tumultuous world and saw three dynasties and seven sultans wreak havoc over an entire nation in the name of religion. Nizamuddin dargah is the dargah of one of the sufi saints, khwaja nizamuddin auliya 1238 25 ce. Sufi quotes khwaja hazrat nizamuddin aulia dargah delhi. It is one of the five main stations in delhi and is the originating and terminal station for 60 trains. The story of nizamuddin auliya the 14th century chishti shaikh nizamuddin auliya was legendary for his generosity, humanitarianism, wit, and personal frugality. It is under the administrative control of the delhi division of the northern railway zone of the indian railways. Situated in the nizamuddin west area of delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week.
This spiritual place is visited by muslims, and is ultimately multifaith, with indians and foreigners of other faiths often stopping by. The dargah is seen with a square shaped chamber covered with a dome shaped roof adorned in vertical stripes of black marble and crowned with an ornamental lotus cap. Sadia dehlvis new book underlines that delhi and sufism are entwined. Located in delhi, hazrat nizamuddin auliya s dargah is one of the most venerated sufi shrines in india. His life was an embodiment of the principle of simple living and high thinking. It is with grace of allah and as well as with the small miracle of hazrat syed shah nizamuddin auliya aurangabadi rh that humble and helpless creatures like us who have little knowledge, make up our mind to compile the life history of nizam baba and complete it in the form of a website. The dargah receivesand this is measured on a daily basisan average of 50,000 visitors a day, with the number rising to double that on thursdays. Its the 803rd birth anniversary of sufi saint hazrat nizamuddin auliya, this year, and the celebrations at nizamuddin dargah are in full swing. One of the oldest places in delhi is the dargah shrine of hazrat nizamuddin auliya,the famous 14th century sufi saint 123825 a. His full name was hazrat shaikh khwaja syed muhammad nizamuddin auliya and was honoured with titles like sultanulmashaikh, mehboobeilahi. Nizamuddin dargah in delhi is the dargah of one of the worlds most famous sufi saints, nizamuddin auliya.
This book the dargah of nizamuddin auliya reminds we of several visits that i have made to the basti nizamuddin quarters and especially the dargah. Millions of people of all faiths visit his dargah each year. It is one of delhis popular attractions, people here come in hundreds of thousands of days. Up to this day, his birthday celebration takes place. Muhammad nizamuddin auliya also known as hazrat nizamuddin, and mahbubeilahi was a. Muhammad nizamuddin auliya also known as hazrat nizamuddin, and mahbub eilahi was a. Nizamuddin dargah delhi timings, history, visit timing. Nizamuddin auliya hazrat nizamuddin dargah amir khusro. The mausoleum of revered sufi saint hazrat nizamuddin auliya is.
It symbolizes the countrys multifaith tradition because people of all religions go there to offer prayers. You can appreciate it for showcasing the citys heritage and its historical value. Aug 28, 2017 dosto aaj ki is video main main aap ko hindustan ki mashoor shaksiyar hazrat nizamuddin auliya ki documenatry biography aur history kay related kuch assi aham aur khas batain bataun ga jo shyed. The chishti order he belonged to believed in moving close to god through renunciation of the world and service to humanity, and auliya, like his predecessors stressed on love as a means of realizing god. One of the many shops in the winding alley leading to the dargah. Going back in time, we revisit the life, and times of sufi saint hazrat nizamuddin auliya on his 803rd birth anniversary, today. Feb 17, 2015 below is a video of the life story of hazrat nizamuddin auliya by the head priest of the dargah, farid ahmed nizami. Dargah of hazrath nizamuddin aulliyah r authorstream. Visiting history of nizamuddin dargah with a traditional. Dosto aaj ki is video main main aap ko hindustan ki mashoor shaksiyar hazrat nizamuddin auliya ki documenatry biography aur history kay related kuch assi aham aur khas batain bataun ga jo shyed. Dargah of hazrat nizamuddin auliya delhi information.
The urs death anniversary of nizamuddin auliya is celebrated at the nizamuddin dargah on the 17th18th of rabi ii rabiulaaqir, and that of amir khusro on the 18th of shawwal. Born at badaun in uttar pradesh in 1236 ad, he was the disciple of saint sheikh farid shakarganj, who appointed him as his successor. In her book the forgotten cities of delhi, safvi chronicled the history of the cities that predated delhi siri, tughlakabad, mehrauli and hazrat nizamuddin basti. Hazrat nizamuddin, born in 1238, is considered to be of the same spiritual lineage as moinuddin chisti, of the chisti order of sufism. Below is a video of the life story of hazrat nizamuddin auliya by the head priest of the dargah, farid ahmed nizami. May, 2014 meanwhile, i visited the famous hazrat nizamuddin auliya dargahmausoleum to get the almightys blessings. Nizamuddin dargah is the dargah mausoleum of one of the sufi saints, khwaja nizamuddin auliya 1238 25 ce.
May 24, 2014 our first stop was nizamuddin auliyas dargah and, since this post is basically about the food angle of the walk, ill restrict myself on the heritage aspect of it. Nizamuddin aulia was born in 1236, in great poverty. Nizamuddin dargah project gutenberg selfpublishing. Post construction, the dargah of hazrat nizamuddin auliya saw many renovations and changes and what exists today is a structure that was finally renovated by faridun khan in 1562. This is the place where wishes of every one are fulfilled. For this special function, food was prepared only for 50 or 60 persons. One of the greatest and mostrevered sufi saints of the chishtiya silsila order, hazrat nizamuddin auliya spent much of his life in delhi and died here in 25 ce. The 10 best hazrat nizamuddin auliya dargah nizamuddin dargah. He was a religious person and was known with the title of mehboob e ilahi.
The other important monuments in the nizamuddin heritage area include humayuns tomb, chausath khamba, mirza. The mausoleum of nizamuddin auliya, which is counted among the worlds most famous sufi saints. A urdu paperback january 1, 2014 by faqeer muhammad javaid qadri author see all formats and editions hide. Dargah is located in nizamuddin western part of delhi. Feb 12, 2016 the story goes back to the time of hazrat nizamuddin auliya, who lived from 1238 to 25, after whom the dargah was named.
Nizamuddin auliya was the fourth spiritual successor khalifa of hazrat khwaja moinuddin chishti of ajmer. Thursday night qawwalis at hazrat nizamuddin dargah in delhi. This particular complex, located in south delhi, entombs the worldfamous sufi saint nizamuddin auliya, artist and poet amir khusro and mughal princess jehan ara begum. How delhis hazrat nizamuddin dargah began celebrating. Khwaja nizamuddin auliya was born in 636 hijri according to the islamic date. The site is also known for its evening qawwali devotional music sessions. All the rulers who built the other cities ultimately perished, but hazrat nizamuddin auliya was the ruler of hearts. Situated in the delhi, hazrat nizamuddin is the dargah mausoleum of one of the worlds most famous sufi saints, nizamuddin auliya 1238 25 ce. The descendants of hazrat nizamuddin take care of the dargah even today. W and those muslims who perform salaah and give alms and make ruku part 6, ruku 6 this verse refers to the helpers as those muslims who are in reality the auliya. The king will not be victorious over me for i have had a certain dream. Know about hazrat nizamuddin dargah, delhis world famous.
Buy the book of nizamuddin aulia book online at low prices in. In her book the forgotten cities of delhi, safvi chronicled the history of. Its famous among not only the thousands of muslims that come here everyday but a fare amount of hindus, christians and foreign tourists can also be seen absorbing the aura. Hazrat nizamuddin nizamuddin dargah nizamuddin auliya. Muhammad bin tughlaq was also an avid follower of hazrat nizamuddin sahab. Delhis nizamuddin a bustling blend of history and spirituality. Hazrat nizamuddin railway station, a railway station in delhi in the nizamuddin locality this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title hazrat nizamuddin. During this period, the sultanate of delhi changed many rulers. I feel ashamed to give pain to the sheikh for a worldly affair. How did basant panchami come to be celebrated at this dargah. Sufi central suffers ripples of jamaat nizamuddin is also a backpackers and gourmands delight with several small lodges. Khwaja nizamuddin auliya history of nizamuddin auliya. Situated in the hazrat nizamuddin west area of delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of muslims every week, and sees a fair share of hindus, christians and people from other religions.
Hazrat nizamuddin auliya dargah nizamuddin dargah new delhi. Hazrat imaam arif billah sayyidi abdul wahab sharaani, in his book, lawaaqiulanwaar fi tabqaatil akhyaar, records a strange and miraculous incident. Hazrat nizamuddin auliya dargah baoli down the years. Dedicated to the world famous muslim sufi saint nizamuddin chisti, the hazrat nizamuddin dargah is a mausoleum and shrine located in delhi. Considered fifth amongst the big five of the chisti order in india, the auliya was born in 1238 and breathed his last on april 3, 25. The book of nizamuddin aulia reveals the life and teachings of the most beloved and revered of medieval sufi saints. Syed zia hassan nizami naib sajjadah nashin mobile. He had hundreds of disciples khalifa who had ijaza khilafat from him to spread the order. Asif, who works for the aga khan trust, is a resident of the basti, and has studied history at jamia. Nizamuddins tomb hazrat nizamuddin dargah in delhi.
Nizamuddin wished that amir should be buried in same grave in which he will be buried. Located in delhi, hazrat nizamuddin auliyas dargah is one of the most venerated sufi shrines in india. May 03, 2016 nizamuddin dargah in delhi is the dargah of one of the worlds most famous sufi saints, nizamuddin auliya. It is recorded that a mureed of sayyidi mohammed khawri radi allahu anhu was once passing through the market, when the foot of.
Nizamuddin dargah is the dargah of one of the sufi saints, khwaja nizamuddin auliya. The descendants of nizamuddin auliya look after the whole. Nizamuddin dargah is the holy shrine of hazrat nizamuddin auliya who is counted among the worlds most renowned sufi saints. Hazrat nizamuddin auliya on receiving orders form the sultan ghiasuddin tughlak to leave the city of delhi before the sultans forthcoming arrival said hanoz dilli dur ast delhi is still far away. Nizammuddin dargah hazrat nizammuddin auliya delhi. The birth of hazrat nizamuddin awlia took place on the last wednesday of the month of safar, i. Hazrat nizamuddin aulia dargah is also famous for wishes to come true, as it is believed that if you ask anything from your heart at this dargah. Hazrat nizamuddin aulia dargah in delhi holiday and. Hazrat nizamuddin awlias father expired when hazrat. A view of the hazrat nizamuddin dargah dedicated to the sufi saint.
The complex of the dargah is a beautiful amalgam of red stone and white marble and was built in the year 1526. He settled in ghiyaspur and taught people the lesson of love, peace and humanity. He had travelled to delhi to propagate and preach the order of chisti. He grew up in a tumultuous world and saw three dynasties and seven sultans wreak havoc as the soldier picked up his sword to slaughter, the sufi stood up to confront the. Nzm is a railway station located in south delhi, india. Revered by music lovers and the devout alike, this living heritage site houses the tomb of the medieval sufi saint nizamuddin auliya. Nizamuddin auliya succeeded baba farid upon his death to become the fourth spiritual successor khalifa of hazrat khwaja moinuddin chishti of ajmer. Our nizamuddin tour combines the history of delhi and its living heartbeat, winding. Hazrat nizamuddin auliya was born in in 1238 in a small place called badayun in uttar pradesh.
The following verse of the holy quran proves that one can also seek the assistance of the aulia allah. Nizamuddin is also a backpackers and gourmands delight with several. His shrine is bathed and the water thereof is distributed among the visitors. Hazrat khwaja nizamuddin auliya dargah delhi ziyarat. The graveyard of hazrat nizamuddin auliya s khalifa in chanderi. But due to islamic law amir khusro was buried nearby to nizamuddin shrine at same place. The dargah contains the tomb of hazrat nizamuddin auliya, a famous sufi saint or pir. Dargah hazrat nizamuddin in delhi history, how to reach. The title had triggered a warning, but i still went for it, because the cover art was beautiful. In his lifetime itself, nizamuddin had become an immensely popular and powerful figure, so his tomb or dargah. Situated in the historic nizamuddin village is the shrine of a famous humanitarian muslim sufi and mystic saint, sheikh hazrat nizamuddin aulia chishti.
I waltzed down the narrow lanes that house heaps of rose petals, itr perfume, sufi books, chaddars holy blanket, and vendors calling out to customers with, dargah ke liye yeh lijiye take. Nizamuddin dargah is visited by thousands of people daily. And yet it was a rule that nobody coming to hazrat nizamuddin s khanqah must go away without his food and hospitality. Nizamuddin dargah is the dargah mausoleum of one of the. It is located in the nizamuddin west area of delhi. Although any day is a good time to visit the dargah, the thursday night qawwalis, steeped in sufi devotional music and sung in an an electric atmosphere, should not be missed. Dargah is visited by thousands of people every day. Page created by sufi syed ajmal nizami and syed arshad nizami, for the people who love sufis or on the spiritual.
At the dargah of nizamuddin awlia on urs day, 20507. Nizamuddin auliya left for heavenly abode on 3rd april, 25, after which muhammad bin tughlaq of the tughlaq dynasty constructed his dargah. Dargah hazrat nizamuddin in delhi history, how to reach, best. The author while making no claims that the dargah of hazrat nizamuddin auliya is an academic treatise has endeavoured to present the saint as someone deeply committed to social reform, human equality and universal love and harmony. Hazrat nizamuddin dargah is the dargah mausoleum of one of the worlds most famous sufi saints, hazrat khwaja syed nizamuddin auliya 1238 25 ce. Their offerings to the aulia hazrat khwaja syed nizamuddin aulia, a thcentury sufi saint were carried inside by men, says mishra. At the langar of his residence, the dargah, excellent food was served each day to all visitors. Nizamuddin auliya, like his predecessors, stressed love as a means of realising god. Arziyan, a qawwali in the film delhi 6 2009 composed by a. The last answer holds a good description of the basic issues of dargah and i would like to share my own experience during my last visit.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious centre for advanced studies, dept. Hazrat nizamuddin auliya nizamuddin auliya dargah delhi. Hazrat nizamuddin awliya amal unknown february 24, 2015 amaliyat, 0 comments wazifa narrated by hazrat sultan nizaam ul din aulia said that read wazeefa as follow 100 times after fajjar prayer insha allah within one. Nizamuddin auliya project gutenberg selfpublishing. Nizamuddin auliya biography famous people in history. Welcome to my another blog post on a place where spirituality is filled in everyones heart for the love of one of the great sufi saints nizamuddin aulia, the dargah mausoleum of nizamuddin auliya is situated in the nizamuddin west area of delhi. Khwaja afzal nizami sajda nashin dargah hazrat nizamuddin aulia new delhi 11 india mobile. How delhis hazrat nizamuddin dargah began celebrating basant. The neighborhood surrounding the dargah is named after the saint, and is divided into two parts along mathura road. The descendants of nizamuddin auliya look after the whole management of dargah sharif. The story of nizamuddin aulia from man to saint, vividly bringing alive the history of the period the book of nizamuddin aulia reveals the life and teachings of the most beloved and revered of medieval sufi saints. Inside the dargah complex, one can find the tombs of poet amir khusro, mughal princess jehan ara begum, and inayat khan.
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