Choa Saidan Shah, Chakwal

a small town in Punjab Province of Pakistan, is the Union Council of Chakwal District. It is also the capital of Choa Saidan Shah Tehsil. Choa Saidan Shah can be found in the south Chakwal, approximately 35 kms (22 mi), from the town center on the Chakwal–Khewra highway, in the east Kallar Kahar. It is about 27 kms (17 mi) away from the M2 motorway. It is located in a valley shaped like a bowl and surrounded by hills. It is surrounded trees and orchards. It is well-known for its roses. The saint Saidan Shah Shirazi is the name of this town. Legend has it that the area was once deserted until the holy man arrived. He struck the ground with his staff, and sweet water sprung up. The shrine of the saint is located in a courtyard behind the main bazaar. Annual urs are held in April. Choa Saidan Shah, a picturesque valley in Chakwal, is surrounded by hills. This area is home to the Rose Water. It is mountainous. Janjua Rajput and Mirza are the main tribes. They are mostly serving the Pak Army. They are courageous people by nature. Ghar Makhiala is Saloi, Dandot Mohra Rajgan Ratoocha Khajula and Dalwal are the most famous Janjua villages. |163 Hazrat Pir Saidan Shah Sabri Hazrat Pir Saidan Shah Sabri (R.A) was born on 25th November, 1908. His mother Hazrat Mai Fatima Bibi saw Hazrat Saidan Shah Saidan Shah and Hazrat Mardan Ali Shah in dreams before he was born. Both saints received the good news about the arrival of a great, pious, and complete saint. His mother was a patient, pious woman who continued to worship the Holy God. She was a regular reader of the Holy Quran. Hazrat Pir Shah, a great uncle of hers, was also a highly pious saint. He foretold her that you would have a son (Pir Shah R.A.), who will be a saint, highly pious, and a genius. He will be a light for Islam around the globe and will provide guidance to many. According to her mother, Saidan Shah’s fairs will be held every day of the year. This is a fact. Pir Mohammad Bukhsh, the grandfather of Pir Sidan Shah, fell ill and called upon his mother. She predicted that Pir Saidan Shaikh (R.A.) would be a great saint and spiritual light for the people, and a genius. He also ordered his sons to be buried in the same spot where his spiritual guide (Pir Mohammad Bukhsh) had arrived. This is the exact location where the court of Kalas Sharif lies. He then offered Kalma-i-Tayyiba to his sons and closed his eyes. Hazrat Pir Shah Sabri (R.A.) was the first to utter the word “Allah”. He was born in Tiba Sharif, near Haria Railway Station. Haria was his first school, while religious and Fiqa education were received from Ghulam Murtaza Shib from Miani. He received Tib (medicines education) from Mian Sultan Mehmood, Kotli Gul Mohammad. Spiritual education was also given to him. In his childhood, he read the entire Quran and was presented to Pir Mardan Ali Shah (Rehamtullah Aliah) when he visited this shrine with his mother. second time in 1964 (AD). There was also a Mosque and Langar Khana, a Food Place. Hazrat Pir Abdullah Khan (R.A.) was also a saint. He called Pir Saidan Shah Sabi (R.A.) when he was about to die and hugged him, praying that he would bring light to the world and end the darkness. He was inspired by Sain Karam Elahi, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (Golra Sharif), and Hazrat Mohammad Umer (Beerbal Sharif) during his childhood. Hazrat Mian Gulaam Nabi Sahib, Adhi’s saint, told Pir Saidan Shah that he would be the pride and joy of saints. After completing his medical education, he settled permanently in Kalas Sharif where he began the spiritual and physical treatment for the people. Many people visited him to seek treatment. He was married twice, one in his family at the home of Pir Fazal Shah and the second in the family o Pir Jalal-ud -Din Qureshi al-Hashmi. Both were residents of Ahir Fateh Shah in Sahiwal. He had five daughters and four sons. He was a good teacher and trainer. He was the elder son. He was a saint by his birth, but he decided to follow the example of his father Pir Mohammad Khan (R.A.) when he turned 18. He was blessed with a great treasury, full of graces and blessings. This treasure was purchased by Pir Mardan Ali Shah Sabr (R.A.) from Kalyar Sharif. It was then handed to his grandfather Hazrat Pir Bakhsh (R.A.). Hazrat Pir Shah (R.A.) was a graceful man and very respectable in his youth. He used to worship all night long with complete devotion and attention. He went to his Hujra (prayer area) at the time of Tahajad prayer and continued worshipping God until the morning. After the prayer of Ashraq, he left the hujra. He was often busy reciting the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon him) when he gathered at night. 165 problems and grievances of people with full consideration and treated them with full devotion. He was beneficent, kind, generous, intelligent, and always forgiven. He was kind to all animals and birds, as well as humans.

He was a great savior of sinners. His life was full of miracles and noble, excellent deeds. He was a poet and he loved the poetry of Mian Mohammad Sahib from Khari Sharif. In 1936, he made his first trip to Kalyar Sharif and didn’t take anything with him. The journey took place barefoot in May. Because he didn’t know the route and way to Kalyar Sharif, he went along with the railway line to Rurki. In one month, he reached Kalyar Sharif. He remained there in fasting for 23 days. These 23 fasts were presented in honour of his Pir (Syed Ala-ud-Din Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari Rehmatullah Aliah), and the Lord gave him many blessings. He was given the order to return after 23 days of fasting. He reached Rurki Bridge by foot and met Abdul Jalil, who pledged his discipleship to him with the help of Hazrat Pak (R.A). He returned by rail after completing this order. He was devoted to his Spiritual boss, Hazrat Sabir Pak Rahmullah Aliah. While a few stones got stuck in his feet on his way to Kalyar, he kept them there in the love and honor of his Lord. He would travel to Kalyar each year to participate in the annual anniversary of Hazrat Sbir Pak (R.A.). He built a house in Kalyar Sharif to evade being in Kalyar Sharif on the Urs (anniversary of Hazrat Sbir Pak) (R.A). In 1943, he began his journey to Ajmer Shariff. Hazrat Jalal-ud-Din Thanseri (R.A), Khawja Qutab-ud-Din Bukhtiar Aoshi Kaki (R.A), Khawaja Nizam-ud-Din Aolia (R.A) and at last he reached Ajmer Sharif. Khawaja Gharib Naz (R.A.) gave him a lot of graces and blessings. He also visited Gurgawan (Bara Khanian Gillanian), where Hazrat Pir Mardan Ali Shah Sabri was born. There, he walked the streets of Bara Khanian Gillanian along with his groom and his love. Gulu, one of his disciples, accompanied him on many of his spiritual travels. In 1946 (AD), he began his final journey to Kalyar. He was accompanied by his mother and older son Pir Gulzar Hussain Shah, when he was a 4th-class student. Hazrat Makhdum Sabir Paik (R.A) elects the new spiritual superior (Sajada Naheen) in Chishti Sabri Order. Hazrat Makhdum Sbir Pak (R.A.) orders that his Dewan (Successor), of Kalyar Sharif, should be dreamed then Turban Of Honour (Dastar Bandi), should be presented to the new spiritual superintendent. The same process was followed in 1946. The Dewan of Kalyar Sharif Shehzada Nawab Mian wore the turban honor on the head Pir Gulzar Hussain Sharif Shah Sabri. His grandmother then presented him to Hazrat Sabir Paik (R.A.). He attended Hazrat Mian Mohammed Bakhsh’s (R.A.) court in December 1955 (AD). His spiritual guide (Pir­o-Murshid), was also present at Khari Sharif. His son Pir Gulzar Hussain Shah, R.A. was present with him at this time. On 13 April 1973, he began his final journey to Pak Pattan (R.A. ), court of Shah Anayat and Baba Bulley Shah. He was also an excellent poet. He also wrote a lot religious poetry (Arfana Kalam). His poetry is full of love and devotion. 167 Imdad Ali Shah, Syed Khadim Hussain Shah, Mohammad Saeed Qureshi, Syed Saeed Shah Sahib, Baba Salho Dhole Wala, and Sain Gulu. The Silsila Chishtia Sabria is The Chishti Sabri Order. The sanctity (silsilae-ala), began with Hazrat Ali Haider (Razi Allah Tala An’ho), and this spiritual order was continued by Khawaja Hasan Basri. Through Khawaja Hasan Basri’s successors, this spiritual order reached Chisht (name a town). Khawaja Abu Shami Chishti, R.A. was one of the saints of this order. He also headed the Chishti Order. He was also known as “Sar-e-Chishtian”. Khawaja Abu Shami Chishti, R.A., belonged to a “Chisht” town and was called Chishti for it. His followers were also known as Chishti. The Chishti Order was established through many stages and famous saints. Baba Fareed-ud-Din Masood Ganje Shakar is not possible to count the many people who have succeeded him. The “Qutabs”, or Religious Mendicants, of Baba Fareed Ganje Shakar are only twenty-two (22). Sultan-ul Aolia Khatum ul-Arwah Syed Makhdum Alai Ahmed Sabir Kalyari and Mehboob e-Elahi Khaawaja Nizam ud-Din Aolia are the most well-known religious and spiritual Qutabs. “Chishti Nizami” is the name given to the successors and followers of Khawaja Nizam ud-Din Aulia, (Rehmatullah Alah Aliah). “Chishti Sabri” is the name given to Makhdum Alia-ud-Din Ahmed Sabir (R.A.)’s successors and followers. Hazrat Makhdum Ala-uddin Ali Ahmed Kalyari (Rehmatullah Alia), was Hazrat Abdul Raheem Abdul Salm Shah (R.A.) and his grandfather was Syed Abdul Wahab. Hills of Choa Saidan Shah. |169 Abdul Qadir Jillani Meboob-e-Subhani Hasni-o-Hussaini (R.A). Hazrat Makhdum Sabi Pak (R.A.) was the nephew, disciple, son-in-law and successors (Khalifa), of Hazrat Baba Fareed ud-Din Ganje Shakar. Hazrat Umer Farooq, (R.A.) Hazrat Makhdum Sbir Pak (R.A.) was born in Herat on the 19th Rabiul Awal 592 Hijri. His name was “Ali Ahmed”, chosen in accordance to the prediction of Hazrat Ali HaidereKarar (Razi Allah Tahalaanho), and Hazrat Khizar. After a few years, his father died. His mother took him to Baba Fareed in Pak Pattan Sharif. He pledged to follow Baba Fareed (R.A.) Baba Fareed (R.A.) gave him the responsibility of distributing food (Langar).

He (R.A.) accepted the duty with joy and engaged in prayer between. He (R.A.), did not take any of his duties seriously and attended the Baba Freed Ganje Shakar’s (R.A.). He (R.A.), did not eat a morsel of food (Langer), and went to the jungle to eat wild berries and leaves. He (R.A.), performed his duties for twelve years. He (R.A.), prayed constantly and was never interrupted in his abolition. He was weakened by his frequent and constant fasting, as well as the inability to eat leaves or wild food. His mother returned to him and complained about his weakness to her brother Baba Fareed (R.A.). Baba Freed (R.A.), called him and inquired why. Sabir Pak, (R.A.), replied that “You ordered me distribute the food and not take from it.” Baba Fareed(R.A.), embraced him joyfully and said “He is Sabir (Patient).” He was known as “Sabir” from that point on. He spent many years with Baba Fareed Masood Ganje Shakar (R.A.). He also received spiritual and religious aspirations from Baba Fareed. Baba Fareed Masood Ganje Shakar R.A. appointed him Khalifa, (Successor), and sent him to Kalyar (an Indian town located in the province Arunachal Paradesh). Ala-ud-Din Khilji was the reigning king at that time. the source of many miracles. His tomb, also known as “Piran-e-Kalyar Sharif”, is located at Kalyar beside the Ganges River, 7 kilometers from “Rorki”. His Shrine is the spiritual center and the source of blessings to Saints, successors and followers from all walks of the globe. By his name and relationship, this order is called Chishti-Sabri Order. His successors includes Khawaja Shams-ud-Din Turk Pani Patti (R.A), Shah Abdul Qudoos Gangohi (R.A), Hazrat Shah Jalal-ud-Din (R.A.), Hazrat Noor-ul-Haq Ahmed Abdul Haq (R.A.), Hazrat Shah Muhammad Arif (R.A.), Mustafa Ahmed Abdul Haq (R.A.), Hazrat Khawaja Qmar-ud-Din (R.A.) and Syed Ahmed Shah (R.A.). Through Syed Mardan Ali Shah Chishti Sabri, who was a descendant of Syed Ahmed Shah (R.A.), this Chishti Sabri order and its blessings reached Hazrat Pir Shah Sabri of Kalas Sharif (Pakistan), through which Syed Ahmed Shah (R.A.) had passed on the Chishti Sabri Order. Darbar Sabri Kalas Sharif spreads the spirituality and blessings of Chishti Sabri Order’s followers and members. Pir Saidan Shah Shah Sabri (R.A.) and his son Pir Gulzar Hussain Shah Shah Sabri, (R.A.) continued the mission started by Hazrat Makhdum Sabr Pak (R.A.). This mission was completed by them throughout their lives. The son of Pir Gulzar Shah Sabri, the present Pir Shamim Sabir Sabri (Saint Darbar Sabri Kalas Shariff), is spreading the spiritual graces and blessings of Chishti Sabri Order to Makhdum Sabir Paik (R.A.). Actually, “Kalas Sharif”, which is attached to “Kalyar Sharif”, is a sacred place for the graces and blessings of Makhdum Sbir Pak (R.A). Many cities in Pakistan, India, Turkey, including Bangal, Punjab and Behar, Araisa, and other countries of Asia, Africa, and Europe are home to the Chishti Sabri Order. 171 Mist coveering surroundings of Choa Saidan Shah. This fort is located in Kahoon Valley, a picturesque hilly terrain of Salt Range between Kallar Kahar & Choa Saidan Shah. It is approximately 48 km from Chakwal city. Kallar Kahar is 25km south-east. Raja Jodh was conscious of the threat of invasions and constructed the Kusak Fort. The 13-acre plot of land that was used to build the fort is located at the summit of the mountain, also known as Jodh Mountain. All construction was made with soil and local redstone. The fort’s grounds included a palace for the king, and 70 housing units for the troops. Two large gates were located on the fort’s northern side. Two ponds were built to store water. The majority of troops belonged Hinduism and the king also built temples. To store grains, warehouses were also constructed in the fort. Around the fort was built a large wall that measured 30 feet high. Raja Mal Khan, the Janjua chieftain rose to prominence in the early thirteenth-century. His dominion grew over Hazara, later renamed Amb by his son Raja Tanoli. Jhelum was through Raja Jodh. Parts of Kashmir were through Raja Khakha and Raja Bhir. Today, the Kahuta District is through Raja Kala Khan. Tarikh-e-Alfi (Ghorids) mentions Raja Mal’s rise to power. After their father’s death, they decided to split the country named after Raja Mal and the Maloki Dhan. Brahmins (Mohyals). He changed the name of Makhiala to Makhiala, and built a fort and two rainwater tanks. Wir Khan took Khura’s possession near Pind Dadan Khan. Through many interruptions, Raja Jodh’s descendants ruled this region until Maharaja Ranjit Sing. Raja Bhir took control of the Malot (Rajghar), state from his father. Raja Malu Khan’s descendant later, Raja Malu Khan was an ally of his cousin Raja Mubarak Khan, who was a descendant of Raja Jodh Khan. He took control of the region Dhamial/Ranial. The Jhangar valley in the scenic Salt Range is a mixture of beautiful mountains and fields. Although the entire valley is mysterious, a signboard at Mughal Chowk (about 10km to east of Choa Saidan Shah’s village) proclaims: “Highway to Heaven.” This narrow road has been called “Highway to Heaven” as it leads to Kusak village, one of the most haunting spots in Jhangar Valley. Kusak, a sleepy village, is located at the base a mountain. At the summit of the mountain lies Kusak Fort. These remains are in dire need of preservation. The Salt Range was an ideal place to invade kings from Turkey and Iran. Kusak State was frequently attacked. Its rulers tried to save their homeland by sometimes responding to foreign invaders using the same coin, and sometimes by forming alliances to aid them in setting up their Indian domain. History has it that the Kusak State was attacked by Jalal al-Din Firoz Shah Khilji in 1290 AD. 175 time. Amir Taimur, the ruler of Kusak State, began marching towards it in 1398 AD. However Janjua Sardars, the former ruler of the state, assured him that they would support him in conquering Delhi. The fort was spared by him. The Khilji Dynasty, also known as Khalji, was a Muslim dynasty with Turkic origin that ruled large areas of South Asia between 1290-1320. It was established by Jalal al-Din Firuz Khilji, and became the second dynasty in India to control the Delhi Sultanate. This dynasty is well-known for its faithlessness and ferocity. They also raided the Hindu south and protected the Sultanate from the Mongol invasions. The Khilji rulers are of Turkic origin and trace their roots back to Central Asia. They were settled in Afghanistan for a long time before moving to Delhi, India. Khilji is a name for an Afghan town or village known as Qala-i Khilji, Fort of Khilji. They were sometimes treated as ethnic Afghans by other people due to their adoptions of certain Afghan customs and habits. Sometimes, the dynasty has been called a Turko-Afghan as a result. Historical historians praised the faithlessness and ferocity of the three Khalji dynasty sultans. Janjua Rajputs suffered the most in 1810. In the first month, Mahraja Ranjit Sing, the founder of the Sikh Empire in Punjab was able to take over the fort. Ranjit Singh was beaten by Sultan Fateh Mohammad Khan, the Kusak State king. Janjua is also known as Janjooah, Janjuhah, Janjuah, or Janjuah. It is a common caste among Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu Rajput communities in Pakistan and India. Janjuas can be found in the Punjab and other areas. Janjuas are overwhelmingly Muslim. and Pind Dadan Khan where they are addressed by their hereditary title of Raja. There are also Sikh Janjuas and Hindu Janjuas that live in northern India. [In the 16th century, the Mughal king Humayun was overthrown by Sher Shah Suri (Afghan king), who built the Rohtas Fort, Punjab, to stop Humayun entering India and also to monitor the activities of the local tribes, including Gakhars, Janjuas, and Gakhars. Sultan Mohammad Hayat was elected chairman of the Union Council Choa Sidan Shah in the British Raj. His son Sultan Azmat Hayat, was crowned Sultan of the State after his death. In 1997, he was elected an MPA. Sultan Mohammad Azamul Ameer, his son, became the Kusak State’s owner after his death in 2003. Sultan Ameer currently resides in the United Kingdom to study, while his sister Mehwish Zmat Hayat looks after the state. She is an active politician who was also an inspiration to become an MPA. Authorities have yet to pay attention to the historic Kusak Fort. Kusak Fort’s ponds have been filled with grass, and their walls have fallen. Although the palace, 70 houses for soldiers, two gates, and warehouses have been destroyed, their remains are still visible, calling for help. It is home to a temple for Hindus, but it is also falling apart. The walls of the fort are also deteriorating. The entire area is covered in thick grass and bushes.