Arain (Delhi)
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 India | |
| Languages | |
| Urdu | |
| Religion | |
 Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Arain • Rayeen • Rayee •Baghban • Kunjra |
The Arain of Delhi are an Urdu speaking Muslim community found in Delhi, India. They are descended from the Arain community of Punjab and Sindh.. The Rayeen community of Uttar Pradesh also claim common ancestry with this community. They are also known as Choudhery ; Mistri ;Khalifa or Darogha.[1]
History and origin
The Arain of Delhi claim descent from Rai Jaj, grandson of Lara, the mythical founder of the city of Lahore. This Jaj was the ruler of Sirsa territory, and was thus called Rai, a title used by rulers in ancient Haryana. This was latter corrupted to Arain over time. They were converted to Islam during the rule of Mohammed Ghori. However, there are other traditions that claim an Arab origin. The Arain of Delhi are said to have emigrated from Sirsa, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. A good many of the Delhi Arain emigrated to Pakistan, at the time of partition of India.[1]
Present circumstances
The community was traditionally involved in horticulture and the selling of vegetables. They had their gardens and agriculture lands in kureni near narela, jharoda, Azadpur, Malikpur Chuni and Model Town localities. Malikpur Chuni was traditionally an Arain locality, getting its name from Malik, meaning chief, which is a common surname found among the Arain. From the 1960s onwards, the lands of the Arain have been taken over by the Delhi Development Authority. Many are involved in various trades and businesses. The community are generally prosperous, involved in the wholesale of fruits and vegetables. They speak Urdu among themselves, and Hindi with other communities.[1]A World Arain Foundation has been formed for the welfare of Arain. Arain are Arabs as well known historian Moulana Akbar Shah Khan Najeebabadi have mentioned in his book Aina e Haqikat Numa.[2] Arain Family came from Arab with Arab fighter very before because then here wasn't any trend of Education. So they starts Farming here and but after conquest of Sindh and mainly areas of Punjab some were go back according their ancient traditions. but there a ruler of the time Hajaj bin Yusuf occupied on their lands. Some Arain were died there. And some died in mid way of Arab and Indo pak. Now which are here they starts farming on small scale and some on large. So basically this Caste belongs with Arabs and start Farming very before. but they are Arab they are not from here because if we do search we will find one common thing that they will never find in Hindus and any other religion Who's created here or belongs with this land. So that's why Arain caste are from Arabs that's Damn sure. Some are very Famous Families Like Mehar Abdullah from 59 JB Faisalabad who given fund to Govt for Clock Tower which is situated in mid of 8 bazaars. and also for Gumti. They was huge Landlord. other are like Baghbanpura Family of Lahore. Doaba Goods Transporter Family who migrated from Kangna Nakodar District Jalandhar India and living in Faisalabad. Very before of Partition of Indo Pak they came here becasue their Lands wasted in Flood after waited a long time they Came here and buy some Lands for Farming. Many Famous Personalities passed away from this Family Like Ch ALLAH Dita Baba Taj Din and His Grandson Umair Riaz Ahmad and Ch ALi Muhammad. This Family belongs with 59 JB Nathu chak Aminpur Road Faisalabad Pakistan. They were famous because they participated in Partition of Indo Pak in 1947 and Protected the Muslim communities.
References
- ^ a b c People of India Delhi Volume XX edited by T Ghosh & S Nath pages 49 to 52 Manohar Publications
- ^ https://m.facebook.com/arain.directory/posts/644723922293956