Tando Jahania
Tando Jahania (Sindh-ٹنڈوجهانياں) is a small town located in the city of Hyderabad. The town has a history of Sufism as the Syeds from Multan migrated here making it a sacred place for Muslims. These Syeds came here from Uch Sharif (Bahawalpur District) via Jahanian (Khanewal District 42 km from Multan). These were the descendants of Jahaniyan Jahangasht a famous Sufi saint.[1][2][3][4] The family’s lineage is linked to Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari of Uch Sharif( Punjab, Pakistan) and that makes the lineage the descendents of Imam Naqi(Ali al-Hadi); the descendent of Imam Ali and the Islamic prophet Muhammad.[5]
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| Family Trees |
| Family tree of Fateh Din Shah Jahania |
| Sufis of the Town |
| Syed Fateh Din Shah · Syed Qutub Ali Shah · Syed Roshan Ali Shah · Syed Hadi Bux Shah · Syed Najaf Ali Shah · Syed Faiz Ali Shah · Syed Weedhal Shah III |
| Religious Activities |
| Markazi Imambargah Shah e Najaf |
History
Jahanian family is embedded with the colours of Islam, it is for the reason that famous saints all over the world are from the Jahanian bloodline. Dating back to the year 707 AH, Makhdoom Jahaniyan Jahangasht was born at Uchh Sharif. He was the grandson of Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari,they were the 16th generation of Imam Ali ibn e Abi Talib and 6th generation of Imam Ali Naqi. This town is popular due to the shrine of Syed Qutub Ali Shah ("Qutub"). Among the descendants of Jahaniyan Jahangasht, Syed Qutub Ali Shah became quite famous in Sindh specially in Hyderabad. He made Tando Jahania a center of Knowledge and a gateway of Sufism.[6]
Syed Qutub Ali Shah
He was born on 21st of Ramazan 1229 AH.He was the son of Syed Fateh Din Shah, a descendant of Jahaniyan Jahangasht He was God Gifted and obedient during his childhood. He evolved with a charismatic personality in his family. Due to his spiritual personality he gained effective popularity specially in Sindh. He was a good Poet along with writing skills. Many non Muslims embraced Islam following his teachings. Each year his fans gather from all over the world to pay tribute to his contributions for humanity and Islam.His son Syed Roshan Ali Shah and his grandson Syed Talib Hussain Shah carried on his mission. Syed Noor Hussain Shah is the active Successor of Syed Qutub Ali Shah.[7]
Azadari
Tando Jahania is a Shia populated town. Thousands of mourners arrive each year on 8th of Muharram to mourn the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, which is known as Mourning of Muharram. In this regard Matam e Hussain is arranged every year on a large scale by the Jahanians. Syed Tajamul Faiz Jahania, a descendant of Syed Qutub Ali Shah, is the key figure among the Shias of Tando Jahania regarding Azadari, a kind of person who has built the Shabeeh of Shrine of Abbas Alamdar (Replica of Shrine of Al-Abbas ibn Ali,brother of Imam Hussein ibn Ali) which represents the center of Azadari. He is the Founder of Markazi Imambargah Shah e Najaf Tando Jahania Hyderabad, Sindh. During the Procession of 8th Muharram Mätam e Khandaq (Mourning over fire)[8][9][10] is also arranged by the Jahanians. Syed Tajamul Faiz Jahania, the Chairman Khandaq Committee Sindh, supervises all the arrangements of Matam.e.Khandaq at Tando Jahania, Sanghar, Bhitshah, Kotri, Matiari & Aliabad.[11] All religious activities including Namaz,processions, Majalis e Aza and Jashn e Milad are arranged in Markazi Imambargah Shah e Najaf all over the year. This town comprises a religious union or association Anjuman e Safeena e Ahlebait which was initiated by Syed Tajamul Faiz Jahania and other respectable Jahanians. Poetry, Hamd, Naat, Manqabat and Noha Khuwani regarding Muharram Procession has a vast history specially in the Jahania bloodline. At present message through poetry is being conveyed by Syed Sikander Hussain Shah ("Fateh") & Syed Tehseen Abbas ("Tehseen"). Noha Khwans such as Syed Furqan Hyder, Syed Ali Jan,Syed Tehseen Abbas,Syed Sabtain Shah, Syed Moosa Shah and others are contributing their talent in this glorious field. [12]
Poetry and Litereature
Knowledge is the actual essence of the town and poetry is the key talent of this family. The inhabitants of the town are still known for their contribution in Poetry and Literature. In this regard, books have been already published, e.g. "Gulshan Roshan", "Jahania Khandan", "Miskeen Namo", etc. Following were the leading poets of the town;
- Syed Qutub Ali Shah (qutub)
- Syed Roshan Ali Shah (Roshan)
- Syed Shams Deen Shah (Shaman)
- Syed Hadi Bux Shah (Miskeen)
- Syed Najaf Ali Shah (Kamtar)
- Syed Lutuf Ali Shah (Manzoor)
- Syed Faiz Ali Shah (Faiz)
See also
References
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- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Sufis & Shaykhs - World of Tasawwuf". Spiritualfoundation.net. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ UNESCO World Heritage Centre. "Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim and Ustead and the Tomb and Mosque of Jalaluddin Bukhari - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
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- ^ jahania.org
- ^ http://jahania.org/matter2.htm/
- ^ "Aag ka matam shabeeh e roza e Abbas a s Tando Jahania Hyderabad". YouTube. 2011-01-15. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "aag per matam tando jahania". YouTube. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "aag per matam kotri". YouTube. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "aag per matam matiari, Syed Furqan". YouTube. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ "aag per matam, kotri. Syed Tajamul Hussain, Chairman Khandaq Committee Sindh supervising". YouTube. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2013-07-15.