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The ancestry of the Safis reaches back to the inhabitants of the ancient kingdom of [[Gandhara]], and they are related to the neighboring [[Nuristanis]]. Besides Pashto, some clans of the Safis speak a Kohistani [[Pashayi language|Pashayi]] dialect. Throughout Pashtun history, the Safi have been mentioned, most famously during resistance against [[Aurangzeb]], when a major war broke out in 1668. A rebellion was sparked by a general in the ranks of the [[Mughal Empire]] who had insulted a woman of this clan; in revenge Safi tribesmen killed the sepoy who had raped the safi woman. When news reached [[Aurangzeb]] that his sepoy was killed, he appealed to the tribe to hand over the killers, but the elders refused and challenged the [[Emperor]]. Soon Aurangzeb set out with a large force against the Safi and their allies from among other [[Khattak]], [[Afridi (Pashtun)|Afridi]]s, [[Shinwari (Pashtun tribe)|Shinwari]], [[Mohmand]]s in the command of [[Khushal Khan Khattak]] which was at that time the tribal chief of Khattak tribe. Sources claim that [[Aurangzeb]] suffered a humiliating defeat, with a reported loss of 40,000 Mughal soldiers and only 4 were left alive.<ref>http://www.afghanland.com/poetry/khatak.html</ref> Currently the Safi tribe is well known for resistance to the Taliban regime, and many fierce clashes have broken out between the two. Some Safi tribesmen also inhabit in kust and as well as in Balochistan Province, Pakistan, in Sibi District, with two sub clans: the Meerzai and Kamalzai. Safi are also living in Zobh District In Balochistan they are together under Safi Ithad and their office is located at Mizan Chock in Mizan Plaza quetta. In Sibi, Safi have the lion share of water, 8 Pao of water in Nari River.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/jan/19/stansted.theairlineindustry?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews Guardian News]</ref> |
The ancestry of the Safis reaches back to the inhabitants of the ancient kingdom of [[Gandhara]], and they are related to the neighboring [[Nuristanis]]. Besides Pashto, some clans of the Safis speak a Kohistani [[Pashayi language|Pashayi]] dialect. Throughout Pashtun history, the Safi have been mentioned, most famously during resistance against [[Aurangzeb]], when a major war broke out in 1668. A rebellion was sparked by a general in the ranks of the [[Mughal Empire]] who had insulted a woman of this clan; in revenge Safi tribesmen killed the sepoy who had raped the safi woman. When news reached [[Aurangzeb]] that his sepoy was killed, he appealed to the tribe to hand over the killers, but the elders refused and challenged the [[Emperor]]. Soon Aurangzeb set out with a large force against the Safi and their allies from among other [[Khattak]], [[Afridi (Pashtun)|Afridi]]s, [[Shinwari (Pashtun tribe)|Shinwari]], [[Mohmand]]s in the command of [[Khushal Khan Khattak]] which was at that time the tribal chief of Khattak tribe. Sources claim that [[Aurangzeb]] suffered a humiliating defeat, with a reported loss of 40,000 Mughal soldiers and only 4 were left alive.<ref>http://www.afghanland.com/poetry/khatak.html</ref> Currently the Safi tribe is well known for resistance to the Taliban regime, and many fierce clashes have broken out between the two. Some Safi tribesmen also inhabit in kust and as well as in Balochistan Province, Pakistan, in Sibi District, with two sub clans: the Meerzai and Kamalzai. Safi are also living in Zobh District In Balochistan they are together under Safi Ithad and their office is located at Mizan Chock in Mizan Plaza quetta. In Sibi, Safi have the lion share of water, 8 Pao of water in Nari River.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/jan/19/stansted.theairlineindustry?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews Guardian News]</ref> |
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Noor Islam Safi Youth activist in Karachi city |
Noor Islam Safi Youth activist in Karachi city |
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==Prominent Figures== |
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* Malik Abdul Aziz Khan Safi(Quetta) |
* Malik Abdul Aziz Khan Safi(Quetta) |
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*[[Director general Shams-o-Qamar Safi]] Director general, Federal Accountability Bureau, Pakistan |
*[[Director general Shams-o-Qamar Safi]] Director general, Federal Accountability Bureau, Pakistan |
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* General [[Rahmatullah Safi]] colonel in Afghan Royal Army |
* General [[Rahmatullah Safi]] colonel in Afghan Royal Army |
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*[[Amanullah Sailaab Sapi]] (Afghan Poet) |
*[[Amanullah Sailaab Sapi]] (Afghan Poet) |
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*[[General]] [[Mohammed Asif Safi]] ([[Afghan]] [[Army]] [[General]]) |
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* Haji Khudai Dad Khan Safi a prominent leader Safi tribe in Zabul |
* Haji Khudai Dad Khan Safi a prominent leader Safi tribe in Zabul |
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* Jawid Majidy Safi language and literature lecturer (Afghan Writer) |
* Jawid Majidy Safi language and literature lecturer (Afghan Writer) |
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Safi (Template:Lang-ps sāpay; plur. ساپي sāpi) is a major branch of the greater Ghurghakhti Pashtun tribe. The Safi tribe comprises a majority in the Pech Valley of Kunar and are present in significant numbers in Parwan Province, Kapisa Province, Kabul Province, Laghman Province, Nuristan Province and the whole of Kunar Province.A reasonable majority of those who were living on the Durand Line migrated since 1900 into the different urban and rural areas of khyber Pakhtoonkhwa particularly, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshehra, Swabi.A large number also settled in Rawalpindi, Tarnol, Lahore. They are also present in large number in Mohmand, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and in Zhob District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Safi divisions
Currently Safi tribesmen are all around Afghanistan and in North-West Pakistan. The Safi are divided into 3 main clans. The three major clans are the Gurbuz, the Masood, the Qandahari also known as Wadir.[1] The exact population number of this clan is not known; however, it is estimated to be around 2.5 million, both in Afghanistan and in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Safis have played an important role in the Afghan society, especially in Afghan Governments and also were known to be against the kings. The Safis have had an important role as well in Pakistan.Currently,they are serving on keyposts in different public sector institutions. On September 10, 2007 Safi elders of Mohmand Agency played an important role on reaching an agreement with Taliban fighters to stop attacks on Pakistani military, security forces, and government installations such as schools, and hospitals, etc. in Mohmand Agency.[2] The Safis, because of their association with the Mohmand, are also called Safi Mohmands but actually they are not Mohmand in Legacy.
The Origin of Safi Tribe
Qais (Abdur Rashid) founding father of Pashtoon Nation. Qais was born in Ghor present-day Afghanistan and was the 37 descendent of King Soul (Malik Talut), upon the advent of Islam he was sent to Madina by his tribe to meet Mohammad and embraced Islam, and was given the name of Qais (Abdur Rashid) by Mohammad. He returned and introduced Islam to his tribe.
Safi Refers to the Pashtun sub-tribes that are descended from Ghurghakht, one of Qais Abdur Rashid's sons. Safi is a major branch of the greater Ghurghakht Pashtun tribe, originating in the Kohi Safi district of Parwan province. The Safi is divided into 3 main clans. The three major clans are the Gurbuz, the Masood, the Qandahar also known as Wadir. The exact population number of this clan is not known; however, it is estimated to be around 3 million, both in Afghanistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Balochistan and in different cities of Punjab.[3]
History
The ancestry of the Safis reaches back to the inhabitants of the ancient kingdom of Gandhara, and they are related to the neighboring Nuristanis. Besides Pashto, some clans of the Safis speak a Kohistani Pashayi dialect. Throughout Pashtun history, the Safi have been mentioned, most famously during resistance against Aurangzeb, when a major war broke out in 1668. A rebellion was sparked by a general in the ranks of the Mughal Empire who had insulted a woman of this clan; in revenge Safi tribesmen killed the sepoy who had raped the safi woman. When news reached Aurangzeb that his sepoy was killed, he appealed to the tribe to hand over the killers, but the elders refused and challenged the Emperor. Soon Aurangzeb set out with a large force against the Safi and their allies from among other Khattak, Afridis, Shinwari, Mohmands in the command of Khushal Khan Khattak which was at that time the tribal chief of Khattak tribe. Sources claim that Aurangzeb suffered a humiliating defeat, with a reported loss of 40,000 Mughal soldiers and only 4 were left alive.[4] Currently the Safi tribe is well known for resistance to the Taliban regime, and many fierce clashes have broken out between the two. Some Safi tribesmen also inhabit in kust and as well as in Balochistan Province, Pakistan, in Sibi District, with two sub clans: the Meerzai and Kamalzai. Safi are also living in Zobh District In Balochistan they are together under Safi Ithad and their office is located at Mizan Chock in Mizan Plaza quetta. In Sibi, Safi have the lion share of water, 8 Pao of water in Nari River.[5]
Noor Islam Safi Youth activist in Karachi city
Prominent Figures
- Malik Abdul Aziz Khan Safi(Quetta)
- Director general Shams-o-Qamar Safi Director general, Federal Accountability Bureau, Pakistan
- General Rahmatullah Safi colonel in Afghan Royal Army
- Amanullah Sailaab Sapi (Afghan Poet)
- General Mohammed Asif Safi (Afghan Army General)
- Haji Khudai Dad Khan Safi a prominent leader Safi tribe in Zabul
- Jawid Majidy Safi language and literature lecturer (Afghan Writer)
- Saleem Safi Pakistani Journalist
- Prof Nusrat Mahmood Khan, Principal Govt College, Multan
- General Nasrallah Safi ( Lecturer at Military University, Writer, and Deputy to General Rahim Wardak )
- Zia ul Qamar Safi (PUBLIC PROSECUTER NWFP)
- Muhammad Ishaq Safi (National Irrigation Design Engineer....Kunar Afghanistan)
- Alhaj Engineer Gul Jan (National Geologist and Prominent Politician in Kuanr)
- Javed khan safi Advocate (human rights activist)
- Dr.Zahid safi orthopaedic surgeon lady reading hospital Peshawar
- Dr.Iqbal Safi (Chest Specialist .The Ex-head of Chest Hospital in Hashtnagri Peshawar)
- Dr.Asif Safi S/O Dr.Iqbal Safi (Chest Specialist. Head of Safi Hospital,Nishter Abad,Peshawar)
- Dr.Abdul Malik Safi
- Abdul Hanan Safi (Ex-Officer of Population Welfare Department,KPK)
- Dr.Said Gul Safi (President and CEO of the Afghan Veterinary Association,Afghanistan)
- Muhammad Alam Khan Safi Deputy Secretary to the Government of Pakistan
- Dr. Muhammad Tariq Safi (Neurosurgeon, CEO of Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences and Pak International Medical College)
- Wisal Ahmed Safi Telecom Engineer(Harichand)
Noor Islam Safi Youth activist in Karachi city ==Prominent Figures==
- Malik Abdul Aziz Khan Safi(Quetta)
- Director general Shams-o-Qamar Safi Director general, Federal Accountability Bureau, Pakistan
- General Rahmatullah Safi colonel in Afghan Royal Army
- Amanullah Sailaab Sapi (Afghan Poet)
- Haji Khudai Dad Khan Safi a prominent leader Safi tribe in Zabul
- Jawid Majidy Safi language and literature lecturer (Afghan Writer)
- Saleem Safi Pakistani Journalist
- Prof Nusrat Mahmood Khan, Principal Govt College, Multan
- General Nasrallah Safi ( Lecturer at Military University, Writer, and Deputy to General Rahim Wardak )
- Zia ul Qamar Safi (PUBLIC PROSECUTER NWFP)
- Muhammad Ishaq Safi (National Irrigation Design Engineer....Kunar Afghanistan)
- Alhaj Engineer Gul Jan (National Geologist and Prominent Politician in Kuanr)
- Javed khan safi Advocate (human rights activist)
- Dr.Zahid safi orthopaedic surgeon lady reading hospital Peshawar
- Dr.Iqbal Safi (Chest Specialist .The Ex-head of Chest Hospital in Hashtnagri Peshawar)
- Dr.Asif Safi S/O Dr.Iqbal Safi (Chest Specialist. Head of Safi Hospital,Nishter Abad,Peshawar)
- Dr.Abdul Malik Safi
- Abdul Hanan Safi (Ex-Officer of Population Welfare Department,KPK)
- Dr.Said Gul Safi (President and CEO of the Afghan Veterinary Association,Afghanistan)
- Muhammad Alam Khan Safi Deputy Secretary to the Government of Pakistan
- Dr. Muhammad Tariq Safi (Neurosurgeon, CEO of Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences and Pak International Medical College)
- Wisal Ahmed Safi Telecom Engineer(Harichand).
Zahir Shah Safi Deputy suprindent jail Peshawar