Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri RA: A Sufi Saint of Kashmir

By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 08 November 2024. Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) Of Tailwani, Anantnag, Was A Revered Sufi Saint And A Caliph Of Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad (RA). Known For His Spiritual Guidance And Connection To The Qadri Order, His Legacy Continues Through His Teachings, Shrine. Main Points: 1. Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) was a prominent Sufi saint and caliph of Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad (RA). 2. He was deeply associated with the Qadri Sufi silsila, emphasizing spiritual purification and adherence to Shariah. 3. His shrine is located in Tailwani, Anantnag, and is a center of devotion for hundreds of followers. 4. Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) authored several books, which are preserved by the Qadri family. ------ For a divine mission, Allah selects and blesses only those who are capable of bearing the brunt of such a holy and difficult task. This divine selection is evident in the case of Mehboob Subhani Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Alayhi Rahmah), who descended from the noble lineage of the "Founder of Islam. "Likewise, Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) of Tailwani, Anantnag, was chosen by Rub-i-Jaleel for a divine mission. As we know, the valley of Kashmir witnessed an influx of eleven hundred Auliyas from Turkistan, most of whom remain unidentified. It is important to note that these Auliya-e-Kiram introduced various Sufi Silsilas (orders) to the region. Among these, the Qadri silsila holds prominence, with Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) of Tailwani being a distinguished figure associated with it. Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) was a sincere follower and a special caliph of Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad (RA). Who Was Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad? Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad's father was Sayed Mehmood (RA). As a child, Hazrat Azad accompanied his grandfather, Hazrat Sayed Shah Mehmood Ghous, to Peshawar. Additionally, he benefited from the guidance of other high-ranking spiritual and mystic personalities of his time. Upon arriving in Kashmir, he met Shah Ataullah and engaged in beneficence and benevolence. Allah had blessed him with unique abilities and profound knowledge. His pen name was "Azad," and he was also a Sufi poet. An incident involving his caliph, Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA), demonstrates his spiritual powers. One day, as Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) was bathing in a spring, he was confronted by jinns who tried to harm him. Hazrat Ghulam Shah Azad (RA), who was in the bathroom at the time, saw his caliph’s plight through his spiritual vision. It is said that he used his powers to drag Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) from the spring, saving him. Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) was greatly admired by his spiritual guide, Hazrat Sayed Ghulam Shah Azad (RA), who entrusted him with all his disciples. Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) had a chain of caliphs, and people frequently sought his guidance. It is said that a disciple of Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) once went to perform Hajj and witnessed him performing Hajj at Baitullah. Hazrat Qayumuddeen (RA) instructed the disciple to keep this a secret. The shrine of Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) is located in Tailwani, Anantnag. Late Haji Salamuddin Qadri built his mausoleum. Syed Zahooruddin Qadri recounts that the shrine was renovated and beautified by his father, Salamuddin Qadri, who also documented the history of this Wali Kamil on a board displayed at the shrine. Hazrat Qayumuddeen Qadri (RA) authored several books, and some of his treatises remain with the Qadri family of Tailwani. Syed Salamuddin Qadri Syed Salamuddin Qadri, a Mufti from Tailwani (Anantnag), was among the first muftis of South Kashmir. He laid the foundations of many Islamic schools, including the Islamic School Dialgam, and Masjid Shariefs, such as Baba Naseeb Din Ghazi Masjid in Tailwani, Anantnag. He departed from this world on February 25, 2014, at the age of 84. What Is Qadri Silsila in Sufism? Maulana Muhammad Asim Azmi (RA) beautifully described the Qadri Silsila of Sufism in his works, including Marat-ul-Asrar, Awarif-ul-Maarif, and Fatuh-al-Ghayb. The founder of this order is Mehboob Subhani Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Alayhi Rehmat-ur-Rehman Katheera Abda). The Qadriyya order traces its lineage to Sheikh Mohi-ud-Din Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA). Known as Umm al-Salasil (the mother of all orders), this Silsila emphasizes strict adherence to Shariah, inner purification, and spiritual struggle. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) taught and practiced this path, ensuring no contradiction with Shariah. The process includes withdrawal from worldly distractions, austerity, struggle, and submission to divine will. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) himself followed the teachings of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA). In his book ‘Fatuh-ul-Ghayb’, particularly in Chapter 75, Hazrat Ghaus Pak (RA) provided guidance to his son, Hazrat Syed Saifuddin Abdul Wahhab, about the qualities of an Arif Kamil. He emphasized piety, obedience to Allah, generosity, and loyalty while maintaining ethical and social responsibility. For ordinary Muslims, he highlighted three essential principles: contentment with divine command, Abstaining from prohibitions, Acceptance of divine judgment. These teachings serve as a manual for both spiritual and worldly conduct, reflecting the Qadri silsila's comprehensive and disciplined approach to Sufism. Also Read: Sultan Darvesh: The Sufi Healer of Kashmir and His Timeless Teachings Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom: The Saint of Kashmir Rishi Sufi Order in Kashmir: Roots, Legacy, and Impact Islam's Early Roots in Kashmir: A Historical Account The Suharwardy Order: Foundations of Sufism in Kashmir Baba Zain-ud-Din Wali: Illuminating Kashmir’s Spiritual Path The Naqshbandi Order in Kashmir The Quadri Order’s Legacy in Kashmir: Saints and Spiritual Foundations The Kubravi Order and Its Spread to Kashmir ---- A regular contributor to New Age Islam, Sahil Razvi is a research scholar specialising in Sufism and Islamic History. He is an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia. 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