Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani
Sajjada Nasheen (Chief Custodian) Of The Shrine Of Golra Sharif Religious Scholar; The Mystic Poet And The Author Of Several Books.
Biography
Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani was born on August 1, 1957, in the sacred city of Pakpattan Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan. His maternal relatives are descendants of Shaikh ul Islam Baba Farid ud Din Ganj e Shakar (R.A.). Through his paternal lineage, he is linked with Hazrat Ghaus e Azam, Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A.) in the 28th generation, and Hazrat Imam Hassan (A.S.) in the 39th generation.
Family Tree of Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani is as under:
1-Syed Moin ul Haq Gilani s/o
2-Syed Shah Abdul Haq Gilani (R.A.) s/o
3-Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin Gilani (R.A.) s/o
4-Syed Mehr Ali Shah (R.A.) s/o
5-Syed Nazr Din Shah (R.A.) s/o
6-Syed Ghulam Shah (R.A.) s/o
7-Syed Roshan Din Shah (R.A.) s/o
8-Syed Abdul Rehman Nuri (R.A.) s/o
9-Syed Inayat Ullah (R.A.) s/o
10-Syed Ghayas Ali (R.A.) s/o
11-Syed Fatehullah (R.A.) s/o
12-Syed Asadullah (R.A.) s/o
13-Syed Fakhar-ud-din (R.A.) s/o
14-Syed Ihsan (R.A.) s/o
15-Syed Dargahi (R.A.) s/o
16-Syed Jamaal Ali (R.A.) s/o
17-Syed Muhammad Jamaal (R.A.) s/o
18-Syed Abi Muhammad (R.A.) s/o
19-Syed Miran Muhammad Kalan(R.A.)s/o
20-Syed Miran Shah Qadir Qumais Sadhoravi (R.A.) s/o
21-Syed Abil Hayat (R.A.) s/o
22-Syed Taj-ud-din (R.A.) s/o
23-Syed Baha-ud-din (R.A.) s/o
24-Syed Jalal-ud-din (R.A.) s/o
25-Syed Daud (R.A.) s/o
26-Syed Ali (R.A.) s/o
27-Syed Abi Saleh Nasr (R.A.) s/o
28-Syed Taj-ud-din Abubakar Abdul Razzaq Jilani (R.A.) s/o
29-Syedna Ghaus-e-Azam Mohyuddin Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A.) s/o
30-Syed Abu Saleh (R.A.) s/o
31-Syed Abdullah Jili (R.A.) s/o
32-Syed Yahya Zahid (R.A.) s/o
33-Syed Shams-ud-din Zakariya (R.A.)s/o
34-Syed Abubakar Daud (R.A.) s/o
35-Syed Abdullah Saleh (R.A.) s/o
36-Syed Musa Al-Jawn (R.A.) s/o
37-Syed Abdullah Mahdh (R.A.) s/o
38-Syed Hasan Musannha (R.A.) s/o
39-Syedna Imam Hasan Al Mujtaba (AS)s/o
40-Syedna Ali (Karam Allah-0-Wajhul Kareem) (Allah be pleased with them all)
Education
Pir Sahib was born in a very pious and enlightened family. He received his Quranic education from Maulvi Fateh Muhammad and learned Persian language and grammar from Maulvi Allah Bakhsh Matthialvi. Both these teachers were renowned scholars and eminent men of knowledge. According to Pir Sahib, his uncle Pir Syed Ghulam Moinuddin Gilani (RA) took great pains in teaching him calligraphy and mastering the art of perfectly drawing the geometrical shapes of Persian script and aligning the words.
He received initial education in Arabic grammar and syntax from his respected father Pir Syed Shah Abdul Haq Gilani. His formal Islamic education, The Daras e Nizami was completed under the guidance of Allama Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Who was the Head Teacher of Jamia Ghousia Golra Sharif and the author of many books including the most sought-after biography of Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (R.A.).
Pledge of Allegiance (Baet)
In 1973, Pir Sahib made a pledge of allegiance (Baet) to his grandfather Hazrat Pir Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin Gilani Babuji (RA) in Masjid-i-Nabvi (Prophet’s Mosque) in the holy city of Medina Sharif.
Marriage
Pir Sahib’s Grandfather Babu Jee (RA) performed his last Hajj in 1973, accompanied by all his Family Members including Pir Sahib. After Hajj the entourage visited Iraq and paid tribute to their Great ancestors’ Holy Shrines of Maula e Kainat Hazrat Ali (AS), Imam e Ale Maqam Syedna Imam Hussain (AS) and others at Najaf Ashraf, Karbala Mualah and Kazimain Sharif.
Then they visited the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Ghous e Azam Syedna Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) at Baghdad Sharif where Pir Sahib’s Nikkah was performed with his Cousin, the daughter of his Uncle Pir Syed Ghulam Moin ud Din Gilani (RA). The Marriage was later solemnized very elegantly in 1978 at Golra Sharif.
Children
Allah has blessed Pir Sahib with three sons and a daughter. His eldest son is Syed Mehr Fareed ul Haq Gilani. Next in line is Syed Mehr Masood ul Haq Gilani and the youngest son is Syed Mehr Jawad ul Haq Gilani.
Permission to take Pledge of Allegiance (Baet)
In 1997, his father Pir Syed Shah Abdul Haq Gilani, who was then the Chief Custodian of Golra Sharif Shrine, permitted him to take pledge of allegiance from the seekers of Sufi path.
Protector of the Ideology and Faith
Since his childhood, the knowledge about the intellectual and spiritual accomplishments of his ancestors and particularly of his illustrious great grandfather Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (RA), illuminated his heart and soul with the light of faith and firm belief in divine wisdom. This illumination of his soul touched his being in such a way that he started feeling the strength of an inwardly enlightened person.
Because of his words and deeds, he is known amongst the masses as the true protector and reviver of the ideological and faith-based heritage of Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah (RA). He is continuously engaged in spreading the intellectual and spiritual teachings of his highly respected and accomplished great grandfather. For this purpose, Pir Sahib arranged to get the publications of his Great grandfather reproduced in modern and attractive get up, simultaneously introducing diligent and meaningful research methodologies and explanatory mannerisms for spreading the teachings and eulogizing the religious contribution of his great grandfather.
He also published the Urdu translation of the Persian books written by Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah (RA). Recently a famous book of Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah (R.A.) namely “Shamsul Hidayah Fi Isbat e Hayatil Maseeh” (Guidance concerning the “livingness of Jesus Christ (first published in 1317 A.H, -1900 C.E.) which was written mainly in Urdu has been translated into Arabic and sent to the various Arabic Speaking Muslim Countries as well as to the National and International Libraries of Islamic Educational Institutions.
The book was written to refute the fake claims made by Mirza Ghulam
Ahmed Qadiani (a false claimant of Prophethood in the Indian Sub-Continent) about the livingness of Jesus Christ and to reveal authenticated facts about the Doctrine of Livingness of Jesus Christ, in the light of Holy Qur’an and Hadith (sayings of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Conferences and Seminars presided over by Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Ghusia Golra Sharif, Islamabad Pakistan
Conferences and Seminars presided over by Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani, Sajjada Nasheen, Darbar-e-Alia, Golra Sharif , Islamabad Pakistan
Some of such events have been listed below:
1. A Seminar to pay tributes to Hazrat Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (RA) was organized by Sunni Ulema Council Pakistan on January 23, 2004.
The Seminar was presided over by Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Ghusia Golra Sharif, Islamabad.
Source: The Daily “The Nation”, dated January 24, 2004
2. A Seminar to pay tributes to Hazrat Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (RA) was organized by Sunni Ulema Council Pakistan on March 28, 2006. The Seminar was held in the Hamdard Centre, Lahore.
The Seminar was presided over by Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Ghusia Golra Sharif, Islamabad. At the end, Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani, blessed the audience with special prayers and dua.
Source: The Daily Express, dated 29 March, 2006
3. Two-Day Seerat Conference Organized by Iwan-e-Karkunan-e Tehrik-e-Pakistan and Nazria-e-Pakistan Trust (NPT), Lahore Pakistan (April 26-27, 2006), reported by Roznama Nawai Waqt, Lahore.
Iwan-e-Karkunan-e-Tehrik-e-Pakistan organized two-day Seerat Conference in Lahore. In the last session, Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani graced the conference with his presence.
Source: The Daily "Jinnah" dated 28 March, 2006
4. A Special Sitting on “Tributes to the Services of Pir Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin, (Popularly known as Babu Jee (RA), son of Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (RA)” was organized by Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i Pakistan, held in the Nizami Hall, Lahore. Proceedings of the conference were reported by Roznama Nawai Waqt, Lahore, dated May 11, 2011, and May13, 2011 respectively.
Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani graced the occasion with his presence and prayed for the country’s progress and blessings of Almighty Allah on its people.
Source: Roznama Nawai Waqt, Lahore, dated May 11, 2011, and May13, 2011
5. Walima Ceremony of Pir Syed Mehr Masood-ul-Haq Gilani
The Walima ceremony of Pir Syed Mehr Masood-ul-Haq Gilani, son of Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Shah Gilani Sajjada Nasheen Dargah Ghusia Golra Sharif, Islamabad was hosted by him at Golra Sharif. The Ceremony was attended by Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (the then Prime Minister of Pakistan), Shah Mahmood Qureshi (the former Foreign Minister), family members of Pir Sahib and other dignitaries.
Source: Staff Photo by “The Nation”, dated 15th November, 2011
6. A seminar was organized by Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt Mansion and Waqt News in Hameed Nizami Hall, Lahore, Pakistan. It was presided over by Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani, Sajjada Nasheen, Golra Sharif, Islamabad.
Source: Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt Mansion and Waqt News in Hameed Nizami Hall, Lahore, Pakistan.
7. Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani, Sajjada Nasheen Darbar-e-Alia Golra Sharif, Islamabad Pakistan and Professor Sajid Meer, Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith paid tributes and compliments on the 50 years’ service of Mr. Majeed Nizami, Editor-in-Chief, Nawai Waqt Group, in the field of Journalism in the Country.
Source: Roznama "Nawai Waqt,"Lahore, dated April 2012
8. A Special Sitting on “Tributes to the services of Pir Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin, the son of Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani” at Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan, held in the Nizami Hall, Lahore, reported by the daily “The Nation”, Lahore, dated May 23, 2012.
The seminar reached its pinnacle as the distinguished spiritual guide, Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani, took the presidential seat, bringing an aura of serenity and spirituality to the gathering.
Source: The daily “The Nation”, Lahore, dated May 23, 2012.
9. The Seminar for commemoration of services rendered by Hazrat Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah Gilani (RA) regarding Khatm-e-Nabuwat.
The Seminar was organized by Iwan-e-Karkunan-e-Tehrik-e-Pakistan, in Lahore on January 9, 2013, which was reported by the “Roznama Pakistan” and the daily “The Nation” dated January 10, 2013, respectively
It was presided over by Pir Syed Moin-ul-Haq Gilani. The speakers paid tributes to Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah’s Services for protecting the doctrine of Finality of Prophethood (Khatam-e-Nabuwat).
Source: “The Nation”, Daily “Pakistan” and Roznama “Jahan-e-Pakistan” dated January 10, 2013
Publications
He has authored and published many books in service of his faith as well. His main publications include the following:
1. Subhanallah Ma Ajmalaka– Collection of devotional poetry (Hamd o Naat)
2. Riaz ul Manaqib– (Devotional Poetry in praise of Holy Personalities other than the Prophets).
3. Yadon Kay Dareechey (Poetry)
4. Fuyuzat e Mehria (Articles on remembrance and meditation)
5. Zikr us Saleheen (remembering the Holy Saints)
6. Tazkiratul Arifeen (remembering the Saintly Masters)
7. Wa Sallay Ala Kia Shanan Hai (on blessings of Durood Sharif)
8. Nigarishat e Moinia (Thoughts and Reflections)
9. Maqalat e Moinia (Thoughts and Reflections)
10. Maslak e Mehria dar nikah e Syeda Fatimiya (Rulings and Views of eminent Scholars of Golra Sharif on Marriage of Syeda with non-Syed)
11. Dars e Masnavi Sharif (Brief Narration of selected verses from the Mathnavi Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (RA) (Mathnavi is a genre of Persian and Urdu Poetry with rhyming couplets).
12. Dars e Futuh ul Ghaib (Translation and Narration of Eleven famous Sermons in Arabic given by Hazrat Ghous-e-Azam, Sayyiduna Shaikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (RA).
13. Harf e Natiq (Collection of his articles published in the monthly magazine “Mehr-e-Munir”)
Pir Sahib is a sublime, noble and worthy descendant of a centuries old lineage of most well revered Saints and Scholars whose history is richly illustrated with the golden traditions of unflinching faith, unquestionable obedience to and love and Respect for the Almighty Allah, a strong bondage of devotion with the holy prophet and the Divinely Blessed Saints and Spiritual Persons along with an unfathomable, sincere and ever willingness for the wellbeing and comfort of the Mankind, in fact, all the creatures of The Supreme Master of the entire universe. He has been genuinely, richly gifted with the unmatchable attributes of his forefathers.
The Punjabi and Urdu speaking people all over the world fondly speak of Pir Sahib’s Great Grandfather, the gifted visionary and religious reformer and reviver Pir Syed Mehr Ali Shah (RA) and specially eulogize his famous Na’at,” Aj sik Mitran di Wadheri aay “
(Today the Love and desire to meet the Friend( Beloved) is at its peak). It is not only regarded as Divinely Inspired and revealed Masterpiece of poetry but is also considered an essential part of all spiritual gatherings .No one can even imagine the holding of a religious or spiritual gathering without paying Tribute to the Most Beloved Prophet of Allah, through these Superb Verses.
Historically speaking, all the Great Ancestors of Pir Sahib, including Hadrat Syedna Ali, Karam Allah Wajha ul Kareem and Hazrat Syedna Ghous e Azam had been great men of letters with rich personal accomplishments and deep interest in poetry, having a profound knowledge of poetical forms and mastery of creative versification in all its Forms fields and branches. It won’t be impertinent to mention that the Poetical Works of these past Masters significantly excelled and became distinct due to their rich, universal recognition based upon their Thought Provoking and Spiritual, Divine content. This treasure of the powerful mystical poetry continues even today to influence and
guide the Humanity towards the Divine knowledge and its Torch Bearers. Tradition has also been followed by Pir Sahib. He is not only outwardly, but also intrinsically bestowed upon with the richest embellishments of his Respected Forefathers` Legacy.
He has also attained mastery over all those personal attributes of character, knowledge, spiritual discipline, and devotion to Divinity.
Besides being an ” Embodiment Incarnate” of piety, virtue and decency, he also excelled as Master of various forms of learning creative instincts and poetry. He has an enviable Command over;
- Hamd (The devotional poetry in praise of Allah),
- Na’at (The praise of the self and attributes of The Holy Prophet Muhammad, (SAW), and
- Manaqib (Tribute to sacred personalities, saints and family members and companions of the Prophet).
- He also produces beautiful Ghazals which are manifestations of human feelings and experiences and the worldly realities and experiences.
The poetic name (تخلص) used by Pir Syed Moin ul Haq Gilani in his poetry is (Moin).
Some of the selected verses from Pir Sahib’s poetic work are given below.
