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Biography of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah Baba
Amberpet Hyderabad India
Translated by
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Translator: ‘Muslim Saints and Mystics’
(The Tadhkirah al-Awliya by Farid Eldin Attar
Hyderabad, India
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A book for all spiritual seekers
Reviewed in India on 21 June 2020
This is a valuable book with rare and interesting details
from the life of the amazing and one of the greatest Sufi
Saints Tajuddin Baba, who spent most of his life in
Nagpur, in the pre independent India.
I had come across the name of this Saint in the life history
of Shirdi Sai Baba written by Master E. Bharadvaja. It is
reported there that once Shirdi Baba confused his
disciples by mysteriously drumming on a water pot with
his satka (a short stick he used to carry with him). He
explained his action by saying that he was extinguishing
the fire which caught the hut of Taj Uddin Baba in
Nagpur. Taj uddin Baba on the other hand, refused to
accept a wealthy visitor called Bapu Saheb Buty as his
disciple. He asked him to seek his salvation from Shirdi
Baba. Both the saints were in communion with each other
on the spiritual plane!
I was fortunate enough to read the short biography of
Tajuddin Baba written by the same author Master
Bharadvaja, which impressed me immensely. The
drawback of this short, although very valuable biography
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was that facts and details mentioned in it are not complete
or not explained in a logical sequence. Which leads to a
feeling of dissatisfaction. Still the reader gets an idea of
the overwhelming spiritual power and universal love of
Taj uddin. But it kindled my interest to know more about
this saint.
This made me always to be in search of a complete
biography of the saint with more details. When I by
chance discovered the work of Mohammed Abdul Hafeez,
I was thrilled and I ordered it immediately, and am now a
happy possessor of the book.
Many important details from the life of this Sufi Saint,
which were like missing links, I could gather from this
book:
1. About the ancestry of the saint.
2. His childhood and transition from a worldly life to that
of godliness; the important incidents which took place and
worked as catalysts on the way to his perfection.
3. His relationship with the Maharaja of Nagpur and other
members of the aristocracy.
4. An exhaustive account of his relationship with the
Hindu-disciples and followers.
India is a country of spirituality. Many of its spiritual
masters have transcended the narrow limits of religion,
preached and practiced universal humanism. It hardly
mattered for them to which religion their visitors
belonged – they were helped without any discrimination,
because only their merit mattered not their cast or creed.
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Swami Veerabhrahmendra’s chief disciple was a Muslim
named Sayyed. Shirdi Baba lived in a mosque and was
equally worshipped by Muslims and Hindus likewise. Taj
uddin Baba was not different in this matter.
Abdul Hafeez writes in this book about a Hindu-disciple,
Venkat Rao, who worked as a Railway guard. People
observed him sitting near Tajuddin, although he should
have left that place and left Nagpur in a train leaving for
Bombay. His job demanded this. But Venkat Rao does
not leave that place, because he is completely engrossed
in the presence of the Baba. To the surprise of the other
people he was also seen at the same time leaving in that
train, which left for Bombay!
Western Occultism calls this phenomenon “bilocation” –
a miracle shown many times by Tajuddin Baba on
account of his supernatural powers. But the narration of
Hafeez leaves one question open: Did the Saint appear in
the form of Venkat Rao on the train? Or did he transfer
this supernatural power to his disciple so that he could
appear at two places at the same time? Spiritual masters
are capable of doing both the things.
A very interesting part of this book is that it gives a
glimpse into the Muslim or Sufi occultism (see page 81)
and tries to explain how miracles happen. This theme
requires to be elaborated if the author is planning a second
edition.
From the point of view of modern Indian history this book
is of immense importance. Yoga and mysticism have been
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not yet fully recognized driving forces behind the Indian
freedom struggle.
The chapter called “Gandhi and Ali Brothers” depicts
Gandhis taking the audience of Taj uddin Baba and the
Baba making two predictions – one for Gandhi and
another one for the Ali Brothers. Both of them turn out to
be true! I request the author to elaborate this chapter with
more details and photos if possible. That would increase
the value of this book hundredfold!
There are certain short comings in regard to the language.
English is a foreign language. It is not always easy to
chose the right preposition or the helping verb. In spite of
this the reader sees the godly figure of the saint Tajuddin
Baba shining behind the linguistic barbed fence of a
foreign language.
This is a book to be recommended for all those who are
interested in mysticism, universal love which overcomes
the narrow limits of religions and for the spiritual seekers.
Dr. Vanamali Gunturu
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Biography of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah Amberpet
Hyderabad India
Translated by
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Translator: ‘Muslim Saints and Mystics’
(The Tadhkirah al-Awliya by Farid Eldin Attar
Hyderabad, India
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Who was his spiritual master of Hazrat Malik Amber
Shah Amberpet Hyderabad
Hazrat Malik Amber Shah’s spiritual master was Hazrat
Syed Suhrabuddin Husaini Chisti alias ‘Shamsir Uryan’
and his tomb is situated in Langer House, Hyderabad.
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Tomb of Hazrat Syed Sohrabuddin Hussaini Chisti alias
‘Shamsir Uryan’ situated in Langar house Hyderabad
Reference book No. 1
As per book Mukhtasar-ahwal-e-ulama-o-auliya-e-
hyderabad by syed-mohiuddin-qadri-hadi-ebooks the
details are as follows.
Birth details : Hazrat born in Hyderabad. His father’s
name was Syed Ali Chisti and who was caliph of Hazrat
Hussain Shah Wali. His genealogical link is connected
with Hazrat Imam Musa Reda. He was disciple and
caliph of Hazrat Meeranji Hussain Chisti’. His spiritual
master was given him the title ‘Uryan Shamsir
(Unsheathed Sword)’.
During the rule period of Sultan Abdulla Shah Qutub
Shah of Golconda kingdom he was lived in the Golconda
fort in the mosque which was near the Bala Hisar ("Bala
Hisar" translates to "elevated or high fort" in English).
Who was Malik Amber : Malik Amber who was the
royal Khwaja Sara ("Khwaja Sara" (often written as
"Khaja Sara") refers to a traditional, transfeminine third
gender in Pakistan and India, with roots dating back to
Mughal times.) and in his name there is found Amberpet
locality and Siddi Amber bazaar in Hyderabad and both
are famous in India and who became his disciple and after
marriage a daughter was born to him.
After the death of Hazrat Malik Amber, a boy was born to
him after three days. His name was given as Khaja
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Aminuddin Ali. And who was become Hazrat Malik
Amber Shah’s successor upon the death of his father.
Death of Hazrat Syed Suhrabuddin Chisti Hussaini
alias ‘Shamsir Uryan’
He was left this mortal world on 13 Rabbi Awwal in the
year 1087 Hijri corresponding to 1667 AD at the age of
100 years. His shrine is situated on the road which goes
from Langer House to Sangam road on the right side.
Hazrat’s year of the death is found in the following Urdu
couplet:
His Chronological dating is the process of determining
the age of an object, event, or artifact and placing it
within a timeline or sequence of events, either in relation
to other events (relative dating) or by assigning a specific
date (absolute dating).The date of death is found in the
year in the following Urdu couplet as follows:
Syed Suhrabuddin Chisti
Kamil, Abid, Zahed Hadi
Reference Urdu book by Syed-Mohiuddin-Qadri-
Hadi-e-Book and website link for the Urdu book is as
follows.
https://sufinama.org/ebooks/mukhtasar-ahwal-e-ulama-o-
auliya-e-hyderabad-syed-mohiuddin-qadri-hadi-ebooks
Reference book No. 2
As per book Mahboob-e-Zil-Minan-Tazkira-e-Auliya-e-
Dakan-part-001 the details are as follows.
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And Hazrat Syed Suhrabuddin bin Syed Ali was son
of Syed Ali bin Syed Hashim. He was among Sadat's (The
name "Syed" (or Sayyid) is a masculine name of Arabic
origin, meaning "lord" or "master," and is traditionally
given to descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.)
of Razvia.
He was arrived in Hyderabad Deccan during the rule
period of Sultan Abdulla Shah Qutub of Golconda
kingdom. He was settled in the mosque which is located
under of the Bala Hisar "Bala Hisar" translates to
"elevated or high fort" in the Golconda fort and he was
disciple and caliph of Hazrat Meeranji Khuuda Numa.
Suhrabuddin bin Syed Ali who was famous and well
known for his good devotion and love of his spiritual
master and there was no example like him at that time.
There were happened by him usually miracles.He was
well known for it and details are mentioned in the
following extrinsic and intrinsic qualities and modesty
and as well in sincerity.
He is well known in the general people that his life span
was 300 years old. He left this mortal world in the year
1087 Hijri. And Hazrat was buried in the back side
Golconda fort area. And at the Sangam "Sangam" refers
to the confluence of some rivers of river Musi. And he
was seen the rule period of Sultan Tana Shah of Golconda
Qutub Shahi kingdom.
There is one tradition that one day one disciple of him
was give one high quality saree as gift to his wife. And
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his wife was wear that saree and when he was seen his
wife wearing that nice saree by his wife in the house.
And he told her “Oh my wife this saree does not look nice
on you. So un-wear and it is good to send in the presence
of wife of the spiritual master as present to
her.”Whatever good thing if he will find then Hazrat used
to send to the spiritual master in this matter. He has with
him right intention.
Malik Amber who was King of the Golconda’s royal
Khaja Sara (In English, "khwaja sara" (also spelled
"hijra" in some contexts) is an umbrella term used in
South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, to refer
to people who identify as neither strictly male nor female,
often considered a third gender) and Malik Amber
became his disciple. So the contemporary of Mashaikh
("Mashaikh" in English translates to "elders," "sufis,"
"mystics," "holy persons," or "dervishes", referring to
respected religious figures or scholars.) and they taunt
upon him in this matter.
So Hazrat was told his spiritual matter the whole
story event in the presence of Hazrat Meeranji Khuda
Numa and who courtier of Golconda fort and later he
was become well known holy person of Golconda and
Bijapur kingdoms and who told him that “Baba
Suhrabuddin be satisfied in this matter. Your disciple is
male person and Allah has made him male person. At
some place married him. And then he will have sons.”
Hazrat followed the advice of his spiritual master. And no
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doubt he was become male person and he has regained his
lost power in this matter and from impotent person he
was become male person. Upon his marriage one girl was
born to him.
This is his name of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah and on
his name Amberpet locality is well known in Hyderabad
city in vast area. He was build one mosque near Char
Mahal area in Hyderabad. Hazrat MalikAmbar Shah
was very wise and intelligent person. Hazrat Malik
Ambar Shah was belongs to royal Qutub Shahi kingdom
of Golconda.
There is tradition that one day he was in his house and
at that time one disciple of Hazrat Syed Raju Hussaini
has sent water melon which was in cut shape and with
mix of poison inside of it. He has ate some of the pieces
of it. After some time his face was become red due to
strain. And he was in uneasiness for two or three hours in
this matter and then there was become of his condition
improved .Hazrat told the darwesh to tell his
aforementioned Syed Sahib that why his servants are
involved in such actions.?
There is a third tradition that he was sitting in Itikaf
(Itikāf is an Islamic practice consisting of a period of
staying in a mosque for a certain number of days,
devoting oneself to Ibadah (worship) during these days
and) in the blessed tomb, and he was in a condition of
engrossment there. And one day there was fallen
electricity at the blessed tomb. And by breaking the tomb
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electricity was fallen on his foot. And both of the foot
were burnt down up to knee. And whole skin was
separated from his body. There was much effect of the
electricity on his whole body. After some period of time,
he regained his health. But in the legs, due to cold, there
will be difficulty and strain. So for this reason, Hazrat
used to wear socks during his whole life period. In the
condition of wearing socks for doing wiping. There will
be ease as well as a reduction in the strain. But in spite of
such difficulty and problems, he did not ever leave
prayers. Oh, what was his courage, and firmness that any
time he did not show any ignorance in the worship of
Allah in this matter.
In the praise of Hazrat MalikAmbar Shah Amberpet
Hyderabad
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Oh Shah, you are the pride of Hyderabad and the Deccan.
For this reason, in the past and present time you are
famous.
In your shrine, there is a much rush of people seeking
help.
So please help all the needy and do not return them
empty.
If you return them empty, then where should they to go?
As there is no any alternative for all of people in this
matter,
As your door of the shrine is the center of needy persons,
Kindly treat all of them with your kindness and help soon
Oh Shah of time, the kings passed from shrine with shine.
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So help all needy people, as you are the Shah of the
world.
Oh Shah, Hafeez is present in your kind court of the
justice.
So kindly help him in his supplications with other people.
By Mohammed Abdul Hafeez
Email :
[email protected] The details of Amberpet locality in Hyderabad
This locality is one of the oldest suburbs
of Hyderabad, India. Amberpet lies adjacent to the
famous Osmania University. It is also one Mandal
in Hyderabad District. Its area stretches from Kachiguda
to Ramanthapur in the East, and from 6 Number to
MALAKPET in the South. One of the oldest area of,
Hyderabad, India.
Introduction
Amberpet is the combination of two distinct words;
'Amber', which is Persian for ambergis, and 'pet', which is
Urdu for locale, and the word Amberpet literally
translates into "the land of ambergis". Amber also refers
to sky, and hence, Amberpet may also means highland or
land of the skies.
Amberpet is home to the world-famous and one of the
oldest university in the Indian Sub-continent i.e., Osmania
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University, which is built in 1908 by the last NIZAM of
Hyderabad State, HEH Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur
[CBE]
Its area stretches from Kachiguda in the West to
Ramanthapur in the East, and from Vidyanagar in the
north to Azadnagar in the South. The Civil Police Lines
Special Armed Reserve (CPL-SAR) of the Andhra
Pradesh Police Academy is also located adjacent to the
Amber Baba Dargah. The area was populated as a local
market for all the household needs catering to all nearby
locales at very affordable prices. Now, these have been
replaced by Malls, Super Markets, hi-end businesses
lining the main road.
History
Established as a farming community on the banks of the
northern side of the Musi river in the 18th century,
Amberpet lent its name to the famous Sufi saint Amber
Baba.
The Research project report of Hazrat Malik
Amber Shah was completed by me upon my
endeavours of ten years upon founding the two Urdu
books and one English book on 27th March 2025 and
onwards
https://www.rekhta.org/ebooks/mahboob-e-zil-minan-
tazkira-e-auliya-e-dakan-part-001-mohammad-abdul-
jabbar-khan-ebooks
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This book is about spiritual master of Hazrat Malik
Amber Shah Baba and he was known as Hazrat Syed
Shah Suhrabuddin Bin Syed Ali on page 414-415 and
Hazrat Malik Amber Shah ’s details are found and I am
adding link of the above book for reference for the readers
and as well as research scholars.
The Dargah of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah is located
right side on the main road, which draws crowd from all
over the place on its annual Urs (annual death
anniversary). Many believe that this place, once barren,
was miraculously propagated and populated into dense
forest, fruit-growing fields, after Sufi Saint Malik Amber
Shah made this place his final destination. Once a sub-
urban area, this place has turned into a major hub for trade
and Educational Institutes.
Many mosques of Amberpet belongs to the Qutub Shahi
era and it is line up the main road leading to Warangal.
Amberpet is home to second largest mosque in the city
i.e. Qutub Shahi Masjid also known as Bade Masjid.
Under the leadership of Syed Chand Patel Sahab, this
mosque was expanded to accommodate more than 1,000
worshipers and now it is considered largest Mosque next
to Makkah Masjid near Charminar in terms of
worshippers. Osmania Public School was also built during
the expansion of Qutub Shahi Masjid which is adjacent to
the mosque.
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Third reference book land mark of Golconda English
version by
(2) One of the famous disciple of Miranji Saheb was Syed
Shah Sohrabuddin Chishti alias“ Uryan Shamshir ”
(Unsheathed Sword), who died on 14th-Rabi, I, 1087
A.H. (1676 A.D.) and whose tomb of polished black
basalt is situated on the right side of the road, about 14
furlong after the turn of the road to Sangam (Golconda).
The tomb is covered by a canopy supported by 8 pillars
of ashlar masonry. One of these pillars was struck by a
cannon ball of the fort in the famous siege of 1098 Hijri
with the result that the central portion of the top pillar was
fractured, which still stands in the same condition, and
locally it is attributed to the miracle of the Sangam.
The Miranji Saheb Khudanuma, was formerly employed
in the service of Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah VII, and
when he went to Bijapur to carry out some royal mandate,
he fell in with Aminuddin A’la there who perfected him
in the order of Sufism and after returning to Hyderabad he
gave up service and engaged himself in spiritual pursuits.
According to ‘Gulzari Asifia’ his death occured on 18th
Jamadil-Awal 1070 A.H. (1659 A.D.), during the latter
portion of Sultan Abdullah’s reign.
The same book relates this incident of his life that once
Emperor Aurangzeb asked him (by way of criticism)
whether he was Khuda Numa (one who leads to God), on
which he replied that ‘ if I do not remain Khuda numa, I
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shall become Khud Numa,’ (vainglorious). The deceased
was the author of two books on spiritualism in the old
Urdu language of the Deccan. The present dome on the
tomb of Hazrat Khud Numa was constructed by his son
and successor Shah Aminuddin II, who died in 1074 A.H.
(1663 A.D.) and lies buried under the same roof.
And Hazrat Khud Numa’s biography was translated and
published by the translator of this article Mohammed
Abdul Hafeez and its link is as follows.
https://www.scribd.com/document/106124964/Meran-Ji-
Khudanuma-Hyderabad
Introduction
Amberpet is the combination of two distinct words;
'Amber', which is Persian for ambergis, and 'pet', which is
Urdu for locale, and the word Amberpet literally
translates into "the land of ambergis". Amber also refers
to sky, and hence, Amberpet may also means highland or
land of the skies.
Amberpet is home to the world-famous and one of the
oldest university in the Indian Sub-continent i.e., Osmania
University, which is built in 1908 by the last NIZAM of
Hyderabad State, HEH Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur
[CBE]
Its area stretches from Kachiguda in the West to
Ramanthapur in the East, and from Vidyanagar in the
north to Azadnagar in the South. The Civil Police Lines
Special Armed Reserve (CPL-SAR) of the Andhra
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Pradesh Police Academy is also located adjacent to the
Amber Baba Dargah. The area was populated as a local
market for all the household needs catering to all nearby
locales at very affordable prices. Now, these have been
replaced by Malls, Super Markets, hi-end businesses
lining the main road.
History
Established as a farming community on the banks of the
northern side of the Musi river in the 18th century,
Amberpet lent its name to the famous Sufi saint Amber
Baba.
The Research project of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah
was completed by me upon my endeavours of ten
years upon founding the Urdu book on 27th March
2025 and Urdu book link is as follows.
https://www.rekhta.org/ebooks/mahboob-e-zil-minan-
tazkira-e-auliya-e-dakan-part-001-mohammad-abdul-
jabbar-khan
Page No. 414-415
This book is about spiritual master of Hazrat Malik
Amber Shah and he was known as Hazrat Syed Shah
Suhrabuddin Bin Syed Ali on page 414-415 and Hazrat
Malik Amber Shah ’s details are found and I am adding
link of the above book for reference of the readers and as
well as research scholars.
The Dargah of Hazrat Malik Amber Shah is located
right side on the main road, which draws crowd from all
over the place on its annual Urs (annual death
24
anniversary). Many believe that this place, once barren,
was miraculously propagated and populated into dense
forest, fruit-growing fields, after Sufi Saint Malik Amber
Shah made this place his final destination. Once a sub-
urban area, this place has turned into a major hub for trade
and Educational Institutes.
Many mosques of Amberpet belongs to the Qutub Shahi
era and it is line up the main road leading to Warangal.
Amberpet is home to second largest mosque in the city
i.e. Qutub Shahi Masjid also known as Bade Masjid.
Under the leadership of Syed Chand Patel Sahab, this
mosque was expanded to accommodate more than 1,000
worshipers and now it is considered largest Mosque next
to Makkah Masjid near Charminar in terms of
worshippers. Osmania Public School was also built during
the expansion of Qutub Shahi Masjid which is adjacent to
the mosque.
The End.
