Imdadullah Muhajir Makki facts for kids

Imdadullah Muhajir Makki (1817 – 1899) was an important Sufi scholar in India. He belonged to the Chishti Sufi group. Sufism is a spiritual way of life in Islam. Many famous scholars were his students. These include Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi. He also led Muslims in a fight against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Early Life and Learning

Imdadullah Muhajir Makki was born in Nanauta, British India in 1817. His father, Muhammad Amīn, first named him Imdad Hussain. Later, a respected scholar named Shah Muhammad Ishaq gave him the name Imdādullah.

When he was seven, Imdādullah's mother passed away. She had loved him very much. This made it hard for anyone else to take care of his schooling. He tried to learn the Quran by himself but found it difficult. At 16, he traveled to Delhi with Mamluk Ali Nanautawi. He went there to get a proper education.

Religious Journeys and Work

At eighteen, Imdadullah joined the Naqshbandi Sufi order. This was a step in his spiritual journey. Later, he studied with Mianji (Noor Mohammad Jhanjhanvi). Mianji was a teacher in the Chishti-Sabiri Sufi order. After Mianji's death, Imdadullah spent time alone.

He then felt a strong desire to visit Medina. On December 7, 1845, he arrived in Banares. From there, he traveled to Ottoman Arabia for Hajj. Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. He also visited the tomb of Muhammad in Medina. After his Hajj, he stayed with other scholars. He was advised to return to India after his visit to Medina. Some of his students went with him to Medina.

Fighting for Freedom

In a place called Thana Bhawan, local Muslims chose Imdadullah as their leader. In May 1857, a battle happened. This was the Battle of Shamli. It was fought between Imdadullah's forces and the British. This was part of the larger Indian Rebellion of 1857.

His Students

Many important scholars were students of Imdadullah. They learned from his teachings and guidance.

• Ahmad Hasan Amrohi
• Asghar Hussain Deobandi
• Ashraf Ali Thanwi
• Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi
• Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
• Muhammad Anwaarullah Farooqui
• Muhammad Yaqub Nanautawi
• Mahmud Hasan Deobandi
• Sayyid Muhammad Abid
• Najib Ali Choudhury

His Books

Imdadullah Muhajir Makki wrote several books. These books shared his knowledge and spiritual insights.

• Faisla Haft Masala
• Kulliyat-e-Imdadiya
• Hashiya Mathnavi Moulana Rumi: This book is a detailed explanation in Persian. It explains the famous poetic work Mathnawi-i Ma’nawi by Rumi. Only two parts were printed during his life. The rest were printed after he passed away.
• Ghiza-e-Ruh (The Nourishment of the Soul): He wrote this book in 1848. It talks about his teacher, Mianji Noor Mohammad Jhanjhanvi. The book has 1600 lines of poetry.
• Ikleelul Quran (Tafseer Quran in Arabi): This is a commentary on the Quran in Arabic. It was first published in Bahraich.
• Jihad-e-Akbar (The Greater Jihad): He wrote this book in 1851. It is a poem in Persian. He also translated it into Urdu. It has 17 pages and 679 lines of poetry. This "Jihad" refers to the inner struggle to be a better person.
• Mathnavi Tuhfatul Ushshaq (Mathnavi – A Gift for Lovers): This book has 1324 lines of poetry. It was finished in 1864.
• Risala Dard Ghamnak (The Treatise of Painful Sorrow): This short book has 5 pages and 175 lines of poetry.
• Irshad-e-Murshid (The Directive of the Murshid): This book explains different spiritual practices. It was written in 1876.
• Zia ul Quloob (Glitter of the Hearts): This book is in Persian. He wrote it in Makkah in 1865. He wrote it because Hafiz Muhammad Yusuf asked him to.

His Passing

Imdadullah passed away in Mecca in 1899. He was buried in the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery. His grave is next to that of Rahmatullah Kairanwi.

See also

• Muhammad Mian Mansoor Ansari