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'''Shah Qabool Aulia''' (1101–1181) was a [[Muslim]] [[Sufi]] [[Pir]], who came from [[Morocco]] & preached teachings of [[Islam]] in sub-continent of [[India]], in the era of 11th century AD.
'''Shah Qabool Aulia''' (1689–1767) was a [[Morocco|Moroccan]] Muslim [[Sufi]] [[Pir (Sufism)|Pir]] who traveled through the [[Indian subcontinent]] preaching Islam.


==Early life==
==Early life and education==
Born in the fort town of Teenjah in 1689 in the [[western calendar]], Shah Qabool Aulia received early spiritual education from his father before setting out to [[Sindh]] to study [[Spiritualism (beliefs)|spiritualism]].<ref name=Amin>Amin, Akhtar. (May 2005) "Urs of Syed Shah Qabool Aulia starts today" ''The International News''.</ref> In [[Karachi]], he studied under [[Shah Inayat Shaheed]] for 12 years. During his studies, he was put in charge of leading the "[[Langar Khana]]" for the feeding of the poor.<ref name=Shahqabool>{{cite web | url = http://www.shahqabool.webs.com/ | title = Hazrat Syed Shah Qabool Aulia | accessdate = 19 August 2012}}</ref>
Shah Qabool Aulia was born in Teenjah a small port town in Morocco, in 1101 AD. From the very beginning his aptitude was towards [[spiritualism]]. After obtaining elementary religious education at [[Maktab]] (religious school), at a very young age, he left his native country as well as his parents, to lean more of spiritualism and reality about this universe, i.e., inner knowledge.

==Religious Education in India==
After a long and uncomfortable travelling in sea, He came to [[Karachi]], then a small Indian port town. He met with Shah Inayat, who was a great Spiritual Leader (Pir/[[Murshad]]) of the [[Sindh]]. In addition to [[tasawwaf]] (spiritualism), Shah Qabool was appointed the in charge of "Langar Khana" (i.e., a mess, having free foods for every one).After completion of inner education, Shah Inayat granted him the title [[Khilafat]] (i.e., deputy, having full spiritual powers/abilities of his leader) and ordered him to travel towards North west, for serving the mankind and preaching the teachings of Islam. Shah Inayat also gave him an "ASA" (i.e., a stick, usually carried by the sufis) and told him that your final destination will be that place, where this stick stop.


== Travels through India==
== Travels through India==
Shah Qabool traveled upwards through [[Multan]] and [[Kashmir]], near [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]] (Hazara) in a small village called Kokalyan.<ref name=Shahqabool/>
Shah Qabool started travelling and through route of [[Multan]] & [[Kashmir]], reached Kokalyan, a small village near [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]] (Hazara). He stayed on a knoll, nearby a stream and forest. He made a cave and started worship of God. In addition to worship, he also served the people of nearby village secretly. In midnight, he took water and fill the mosques, so that people should easily make [[wudu]] (washing hands, legs etc., for prayers). He spent 12 years in this cave. This cave still exists and is famous as ''Bhoora Sharif''.

Shah Qabool again started traveling and reached Attock, (now Attock Hurd). With his efforts towards preaching of teachings of Islam and his love and services for mankind, a number of people stop evil manners, as well as converted from [[Hinduism]] to Islam.

==Life in Peshwar==
Lastly, Shah Qabool started travelings towards west and reached [[Peshawar]], then a small town and stayed a nearby Mohalla (street) Dabgran. In those days Peshwar was not developed and had a small population. The stick (given by the spiritual leader) stop & Peshawar was assumed as the final destination. Shah Qabool started preaching of teachings of Islam and also served the people. Due to his love, affections & sincere efforts, thousands of people converted from Hindu and other religions to Islam. He also sent his ''khulfaa'' (i.e., deputies) towards other villages, towns, cities as well tribal area & [[Afghanistan]].


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
Shah Qabool died in 1767.<ref name=Amin/><ref name=Shahqabool/> His shrine is located in the Dabgari area of Peshawar, where he lived. It is visited daily for reciting from the [[Quran]]. In addition, there is an annual pilgrimage to the shrine on the final Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each May in celebration of [[Urs]] of Shah Qabool. The Urs celebrations include stories about the Sufi, preaching from Qur'an and [[Mehfil]].<ref name=Amin/>
After living in Peshwar for 34 years, Shah Qabool died in 1181 AD. His shrine is situated in Dabgari Area of Peshwar, the capital of Province "Khyber Pukhtunkhwah", [[Pakistan]]. A number of people come daily for reciting from the [[Qur'an]].


==References==
Urs (Anniversary) is being celebrated as ''Jashn-e-Warud-e-Masaud'' on the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the month of May every year. Thousand people came from various cities of Pakistan, Kashmir as well as abroad, to homage this Muslim Sufi Saint.
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== External links ==
* [http://www.shahqabool.webs.com ]


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Latest revision as of 01:58, 26 March 2024

Shah Qabool Aulia
Personal life
Born1689
Tangier, Morocco
Died1767
Peshawar, Pakistan
Resting placeDabgari, Peshawar, Pakistan
NationalityMoroccan
Religious life
ReligionIslam
SectSufi

Shah Qabool Aulia (1689–1767) was a Moroccan Muslim Sufi Pir who traveled through the Indian subcontinent preaching Islam.

Early life and education

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Born in the fort town of Teenjah in 1689 in the western calendar, Shah Qabool Aulia received early spiritual education from his father before setting out to Sindh to study spiritualism.[1] In Karachi, he studied under Shah Inayat Shaheed for 12 years. During his studies, he was put in charge of leading the "Langar Khana" for the feeding of the poor.[2]

Travels through India

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Shah Qabool traveled upwards through Multan and Kashmir, near Haripur (Hazara) in a small village called Kokalyan.[2]

Legacy

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Shah Qabool died in 1767.[1][2] His shrine is located in the Dabgari area of Peshawar, where he lived. It is visited daily for reciting from the Quran. In addition, there is an annual pilgrimage to the shrine on the final Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each May in celebration of Urs of Shah Qabool. The Urs celebrations include stories about the Sufi, preaching from Qur'an and Mehfil.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Amin, Akhtar. (May 2005) "Urs of Syed Shah Qabool Aulia starts today" The International News.
  2. ^ a b c "Hazrat Syed Shah Qabool Aulia". Retrieved 19 August 2012.
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