"Your enemy will drown in seventeen months."

Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) once migrated from Jainpur to the Azamgarh area. He subsequently cleared and settled in a place called Kolondorpur.

During this time, King Babu Azmat Khan came to hunt in the Azamgarh area. Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) also went to a hunting expedition with his disciples in the same area. He was accompanied by a superior hunting dog which belonged to his nephew. During the expedition, this particular dog caught and brought many preys alive that other dogs failed to do so. Babu Azmat Khan took a strong liking to this dog. Impressed with its hunting skills, the king asked Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) to hand over the dog to him.

Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) refused to hand over the dog to the king. He informed the king that the hunting dog belonged to his nephew and that his nephew would become displeased if the dog were handed over to the king. Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) further added that he did not wish to incur the displeasure of his nephew.

Babu Azmat Khan became infuriated because of the refusal. The king sought to oppress Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) in various ways. Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) decided to leave the hunting expedition for Kolondorpur to escape the oppression of the king. During his departure, however, he made the following remarks: “I will come back after this oppressor drowns.”

After several days, Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Your enemy will drown in seventeen months.”

The dream prophecy became true after seventeen months. On the seventeenth month, Himmat Khan Bahadur of Allahabad came to conquer Kolondorpur from Babu Azmat Khan. Unable to confront Himmat Khan Bahadur militarily, Babu Azmat Khan decided to retreat and flee aboard a boat. Half way through his escape, the boat capsized and Babu Azmat Khan was drowned.

This particular event demonstrates that those who come to confront the Walis or friends of Allah always have dreadful endings.

Hazrat Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Haji Imdad Ullah Muhajir Makki (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that his spiritual mentor Hazrat Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) used to live in Jalalabad.

Hazrat Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) had the distinction of being a “Shaheb e Hujuri”. In other words, Hazrat Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in dreams every night.

Some fortunate individuals also had the rare distinction to see the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in the waking world.

The number of individuals who have seen the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in dreams far outnumber those who have seen the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in the waking world.

"Why has he been buried there?"

Hazrat Shah Muhammad Amin Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was the spiritual disciple and successor to Hazrat Syed Shah Fateh Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe).

Hazrat Amin Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) reached Madinah al-Munawara after travelling to different countries. He subsequently passed away in Madinah al-Munawara. Hazrat Amin Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was buried in a desolate area as no one knew about his taqwa or piety.

On the day Hazrat Amin Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was buried, one very pious individual was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “This Fakir was the Wali of Hindustan. Why has he been buried there?”

After this dream, the body of Hazrat Amin Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was taken out of his grave. He was then buried in the Jannatul Baki.

An order to follow Shariah

Hazrat Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) once could not offer his salaat for several days because of strong spiritual conditions.

During this time, Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “The Shariah should be followed no matter how strong the spiritual influence may be.”

From that day onwards, Shah Fateh Kolondor Jainpuri (rahmatullahi alaihe) regularly offered his salaat. He was punctual with his salaat until the last moments of his life. He always kept good soil handy to perform Taimum to offer his salaat.

Syed Ahmad is blessed with an auspicious vision

Tok was the name of a Muslim state in India.

Nawab Amir Khan was the ruler of this particular state in India. He subsequently took the title of Nawab Amiruddaula Khan Bahadur. His son Nawab Ajiruddaula assumed power in 1250 Hijri. Nawab Ajiruddaula passed away in 1281 Hijri.

Nawab Ajiruddaula narrates in his book “Wasaya” that Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was staying near the blessed Rouza Mubarak when he was in Madinah al-Munawara. Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was suffering from fever when he arrived in Madinah al-Munawara.

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) fell asleep shortly after he reached Madinah al-Munawara. Upon awakening, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) sat in front of the window of his residence overlooking the blessed Rouza Mubarak. During this time, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! Golam Ali Elahabadi, a member of your Ummah, has sent a copy of the Qu’ran Majid so that it can be recited at the blessed Rouza Mubarak. However, I have noticed that there are many copies of the Qu’ran Majid that are not recited here. If I obtain your kind permission, then I will leave this particular copy of the Qu’ran Majid with the attendant so that it can be recited on a regular basis.”

The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) permission to leave the copy of the Qu’ran at the blessed Rouza Mubarak.

It should be noted that Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was born on 1^st Maharram, 1201 Hijri. In the Gregorian calendar, it was the 26^th day of October, 1786. Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was born in the Sadat family at Takia in Raibeleli.

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was the first person to unite the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. For this, he even sacrificed his own life. He was the first person to express the idea of an independent nationhood of the Muslims in India.

At the age of twenty-two, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) became the disciple of Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddese Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe). Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was thinking of launching resistance movement against the Sikhs because of their persecution of the Muslims. However, he could not start the movement because of physical weakness. Because of this, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) gave Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddese Dehlavi (rahmatullahi alaihe) a black turban and a white miniature Kaba as inspiration to initiate the movement.

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) was involved in Jihad for the Muslims for six years. He became very successful in his movement. Subsequently, however, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) became the target of the conspiracy of the Sikhs and the English rulers.

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) embraced martyrdom in Balakote on the 6^th day of May, 1831.

Dream of Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was once blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) placed his blessed toupee upon the head of Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe). The Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then stated: “I have delivered you from the dangers of both this world and of the hereafter.” Afterwards, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) named Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) Monem Shah.

Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was the disciple of and spiritual successor to Shah Muhammed Kazem (rahmatullahi alaihe).

The real name of Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was Mushqil Khan. Hazrat Shah Ashiqullah Kolondor (rahmatullahi alaihe) was the resident of a place called Akbarpur in Kanpur district, India.

"Today is the Lailatul Qadr"

Afterwards, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) went to his residence.

Soon afterwards, he fell asleep. It was the 27^th of Ramadan, 1222 Hijri. In the Gregorian calendar, it was the 28^th day of November, 1807. Hazrat Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) remained asleep throughout a portion of the night. After some time, he was suddenly awakened from his sleep by someone. Upon awakening, Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) came to see that to his right was the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). To his left was Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allah unhu).

On His (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) blessed voice were these auspicious words: “Ahmad! Rise and take a bath. Today is the Lailatul Qadr. Immerse yourself in the remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a who fulfills the needs of all. Pray to His august court.”

Afterwards, both the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and Hazrat Abu Bakr left. During this time, Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) used to live in the Akbarabadi mosque in Delhi. Upon awakening, he proceeded to the nearby water tank without delay. The water in the tank had already turned icy because of extreme cold. Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) took a bath in the icy water. Afterwards, he immersed himself in the remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a.

Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that on this auspicious night, Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a showered His mercy upon him. Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) attained high spiritual station on this night. He attained such spiritual insight and understanding that to him the whole world appeared to be in prostration before Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a. This continued until Fajr.

In the morning, Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrated this incidence to Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe). Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe) became very pleased and went on to offer praise to Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a who had fulfilled the wish of Syed Ahmad (rahmatullahi alaihe).