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Hazrat Sheikh Sharf-Uddin Bu Ali Shah Qualandar, RA.
Parentage: His name was Sheikh Sharf Uddin and Bu-Ali Shah the
title. His father, Sheikh Fakhar Uddin was a great scholar and saint
of his time. The mother, Bibi Hafiza Jamal, was the daughter of
Maulana Syed Nemat Ullah Hamdani. His father came from Iraq in
the year 600 Hijri and settled down in Panipat. His lineage with
several links reached Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa. He was born in 606
Hijri in Panipat.
Studies: He completed his studies at an early age and taught near
the Qutub Minar in Delhi for 20 years. He was counted among
renowned scholars and top-ranking teachers regarded him with
respect.
Absorbed in Wonder: Once during his studies he was lost in
absorption and wonder. He got up and threw all the books into the
river and trudged into the forest and kept hiself busy in prayer and
meditation.
Prayer and Meditation: He undertook severe penance and
meditation, stood in a state of absorption for several days in water
till the fish ate away flesh form his calves. One day he was engaged
in meditation, a voice he heard. It said, "Sharf Uddin, we granted
you your prayer say, what do you want?" He said, "I need none
save you. I will give away my life in love while standing at this
place." The voice again descended, "Get out of water, you have to
do much for us." He replied, "I will not emerge myself from the
river of love. If you want it, then do it." Saying this he was lost
again. He witnessed, in the state, that a saint appeared and lifted
him out of the river and placed him on the bank.
Several chroniclers opine that the saint was Hazrat Ali himself. He
taught him some divine secrets and disappeared. From that day he
was regularly lost in spiritual wonderment. His heart was filled with
heavenly light. From that day he was call Boo-Ali Shah.
Still some chroniclers say that he did not pledge obedience to a holy
man but was admitted directly into the fold by Hazrat Ali. Some
link him to the Mahboob-e-Ilahi whereas others bind him to Hazrat
Qutub Uddin Bakhtiyar Ka'aki and Sheikh Shabu Uddin
Suharawardy.
His stay in Panipat: He lived in Panipat till death and served the
people form there. Hundreds drew spiritual or divine benefits from
him. Besides, he undertook to regular teaching and propagation of
Islam. Hundreds embraced Islam because of him. The Rajputs, who
lived around, were the great beneficiaries. He left a deep impact on
the royal dynasty of Delhi, and preached them of good conduct.
Revelation and Mysteries: One day a disciple of Shamsuddin Turk
went to the city on an errand and saw Boo Ali Shah riding a lion
and retold the episode to his teacher. Shamsuddin Turk said to his
disciple, "Go to the residence of Boo Ali Shah and if you see him
riding the lion, tell him: "The lion should live in the jungle." The
disciple obeyed, found Hazrat Boo Ali Shah in the condition and
conveyed his teacher's message. He rose from his place immediately
and went to Ghote.
Death: It is mentioned in 'Sair-Ul-Akhtab' that he died on 17,
Ramzanul Mubarak 724 Hijri at Budha Khera but lay to rest in
Panipat instead.
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