Finally,I could make some leisure time to visit Pahadi
Sharif, the Dargah of Sufi saint Hazrath Syedna Baba Sharifuddin. It’s about 7 km from Balapur towards Rajiv Gandhi International Airport road, Hyderabad. I got to know about this Dargah from a patient, who was a 76yr old Muslim
man with a cataract allotted to me as along case during my Ophthalmology exam. It
is the time of Urs (death anniversary) of the Baba.
Sufi’s
are liberal among muslims. They spread the message of love of God and love of
all humanity. They practiced “Sulh-e-Kul”, or ‘peace
to all,’ a formal policy of multiculturalism and inclusivity. The Sufi
saints who died are called Pirs and their burial site is a Dargah.
A
Dargah is a place of a religious harmony. Both Hindus and Muslims visit here.
Born
in September 1190 in Baghdad, Baba Sharfuddin came to Deccan via Delhi and
settled down at this hillock (Pahadi). He was among the first Sufi’s who came
to this region. He prayed for everyone and got their wishes fulfilled. His fame
spread in the region because he didn’t discriminate.
It
was Aruangzeb who built the structure over the simple grave of Baba into the
present shape of the big hall.
The multiple columns, multi- cusped arches of
Dargah were constructed under Mir Mahbub Ali Khan.
The steps on the hillock were chiseled out and
shaped during the time of Mir Osman Ali Khan.
The forecourt of the Dargah was donated by Maharaja
Sir Kishen Pershad.
At the foot hill of the shrine is the rundown
deorhi (archway) built by Paigah nobleman Iqbal Ud Dowla.
Men and women walk in with rose petals and
bottles of ittar. They touch the Mazaar of Baba, sit in the inside room, read
and pray. Children play around. A
large number will visit the shrine for the fulfillment of their desires and
wishes for the sake of the Sheik’s name.
Do visit this shrine next time when you are on your way to Hyderabad airport.
Very well written
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