Some personalities are so versatile, dignified and charming that from whatever angle they are viewed, they appear bright, enlightened and enviable. Such blessed personalities come to the world after a long time. They become a shining beacon of excellence in science and art, perfection in teaching and learning, effectiveness in speech and expression, depth in worship and asceticism, and exemplary character in asceticism and piety, illuminating the hearts and minds of people. These great personalities leave a deep and permanent mark on the nation and meet their true Creator. Then time kisses the imprints of their lives and collects the scattered particles of their memory to create a beautiful Taj Mahal of devotion. Among these rare and extremely valuable personalities is the blessed personality of Imam-ul-Asr, the King of Scholars, Hazrat Maulana Shah Muhammad Zafaruddin Qadri Rizvi Bihari Noorullah Murqada. Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama, Imam-e-Sunnah, Aala Hazrat Fazl-e-Barelvi was a very trusted and special disciple and Caliph of Quds-Sarh. Imam-e-Sunnah bestowed upon him countless loving and dignified addresses due to his scholarly greatness, love and high position. Aala Hazrat praised him in his loving words. " Pocket, parents, and eyeballs " " My father's life, dearer than life itself. " Brother of faith and certainty " Supporter of the Sunnah, remover of sedition" "" Maulana al-Mukarram " " Dhul-ul-Ilam al-Mateen " And " Waldi Al-Az Maulvi Muhammad Zafaruddin ", as you remembered with great titles."

Impressed by his knowledge, understanding, insight and strong jurisprudential expertise, Makhdoom-ul-Millat, Huzoor Muhaddith-e-Azam Hind, Allama Syed Muhammad Bachu Shah Sahib said:

" This is the great Imam of his time, Abu Hanifa." " Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama Quds-e-Sarh was born in Rasoolpur Major, Patna District (present Nalanda District), Bihar Province. It was around dawn on 1 Muharram 1303 AH, corresponding to 19 October 1880. When he was only four years old, in 1307 AH, his father, Majid Hazrat Abdul Razaq Ashrafi, initiated his education. The ritual of Bismillah was performed by the blessed hands of Hazrat Shah Chand Sahib. He received his early education from his father, Majid. After that, he studied the Holy Quran and Urdu and Persian books at his home from Hafiz Makhdoom Ashraf, Maulvi Kabiruddin and Maulvi Abdul Latif.

1312 In 1971, he went to the "Bein" place for his sister's marriage ceremony. After the ceremony, Maulvi Sheikh Badruddin, Maulvi Muhiuddin Ashraf and the religious leader, the late Sheikh Ramadan Ali, stopped him and said, "Now you have to stay here and study." " So, he stayed there for many years and studied Tafsir-e-Jalaline, Mir Zahid, and other important textbooks at the Ghousia Hanafi Madrasa.

Your prominent teachers include these gentlemen:

• Maulvi Sheikh Mohiuddin Ashraf
• Maulvi Sheikh Badruddin
• Maulvi Mehdi Hassan Mejravi
• Hafiz Muhammad Ismail Bihari
• Maulana Fakhruddin Haider
• Maulvi Muhammad Munem
• Secretary Ikramul Haq
• Maulvi Moin Azhar, Chief of the Bain

Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was very keen on acquiring knowledge. Because of this love of knowledge, teachers always showed special kindness to him. It never happened that any teacher got angry with him for not memorising the lessons.

At that time, Azeemabad (Patna) was a great centre of learning and art. Several religious schools were established here, among which Madrasa Hanafiya Bakhshi Mohalla Patna held a particularly prominent position. Hearing of the scholarly reputation of a distinguished teacher of this school, Hazrat Allama Shah Wasi Ahmad Muhaddis Surti (d. 1334 AH), Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama, on 25 Jamadi Al-Akhtar 1320 AH, he came to Madrasa Hanafia Patna from Madrasa Hanafia Bain. Here, he read important books like Sharh-e-Minar, Imam-e-Azam Ki Fiqh, Mishkat Sharif and Mulla Jalal. Shortly after, Hazrat Muhaddith Surti left Madrasa Hanafia in early Shaban due to serious illness and went to his homeland, Pili Bhit. The month of Shawwal in 1320 AH, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama left for Kanpur with his classmate and close friend, Hazrat Hakeem Abul-Hasan. There, he enrolled in Madrasa Imdad-ul-Uloom, Bans Mandi, Kanpur. In this madrasa, he joined the ranks of Hazrat Maulana Qazi Abdul Razzaq (died 1946), who was a disciple of Hazrat Haji Imdadullah Makki and a disciple of Maulana Ahmed Hassan Kanpuri.

Apart from Madrasa Imdad-ul-Uloom, during his stay in Kanpur, he studied some lessons in Madrasa Ahsan-ul-Madaris and received some lessons in Dar-ul-Uloom. Thus, he received academic benefits from the distinguished teachers of the three major madrasas of Kanpur. He read books on logic from the famous teacher there, Maulana Hassan Kanpuri (may Allah have mercy on him) (died 3 Safar 1322 AH). Similarly, he completed Hidayah-e-Akhran from Maulana Shah Ubaidullah Punjabi Kanpuri (died 4 Jamadi-ul-Awali 1323 AH). After graduating from Kanpur, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama went to Pili Bhit, where Hazrat Muhaddith Surti was teaching Hadith in the Madrasa Dar-ul-Hadith he had established after returning from Patna. Here, he received the education of Hadith from him. After that, to further quench his thirst for knowledge, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama, in 1321 AH, Bans reached Bareilly. He had already heard of the name of the Misbah-ul-Tahdhib Madrasa in Kanpur, so he went to that madrasa and attended the lessons of Maulvi Ghulam Hussain Sahib, who was educated at the Deoband Madrasa. Ultimately, the search for the "best of the best" took Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama to the court of knowledge of Aala Hazrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnah Fazl Barelvi Quds-Sarrah (1272-1340 AH). The fame of Aala Hazrat's knowledge, piety and power of the pen spread far and wide. In the very first meeting, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was deeply impressed by his personality. He wanted to gain grace from him, benefit from his knowledge and complete his studies completely, but Aala Hazrat Fazl Barelvi was always busy studying, writing and composing.

At that time, there was no regular teaching and learning process at the residence of Alahazrat Fazil Barelvi, nor was there any Madrasa. When Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama stayed there, he met Alahazrat's younger brother, Ustad-e-Zaman Allama Hassan Raza Khan Barelvi (1268–1336 AH), Alahazrat's elder son Allama Hamid Raza Khan (1292–1362 AH), and Maulana Hakim Syed Amirullah Shah Barelvi, among other elders. With the advice, hard work and efforts of these elders, the path to the establishment of a new Madrasa was paved. Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama says, " The efforts of Hazrat Maulana Hassan Raza Khan and Maulana Syed Amirullah play a major role in the establishment of the madrasa, and this madrasa was established through their efforts." "

Like this, Madrasa Manzar-e-Islam was founded in Mohalla Soodgaran, Bareilly, in 1904 (1322 AH). This name also has historical significance because the numbers 1322 AH are derived from this name. Allama Hassan Raza Khan Barelvi was appointed as the first Nazim of Madrasa Manzar-e-Islam. At the same time, a close friend and compatriot of Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama, Maulana Syed Abdul Rashid Azilabadi, and some other students from Bihar had also joined Madrasa Manzar-e-Islam. Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama studied Sahih Bukhari Sharif in the service of Aala Hazrat Imam-e-Ahl-e-Sunnah Fazil-e-Barelvi and started learning Fatwa writing from him. He used to write the Fatwas of Aala Hazrat. The first Fatwa written by his hand was It is dated 8th Ramadan 1322 AH. Later, when the services of more excellent scholars and qualified teachers were obtained in the madrasa, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama supplemented the teachings with them. These teachers included:

• Maulana Hakim Muhammad Amirullah Shah Barelvi
• Maulana Hamid Hassan Rampuri (special disciple of Maulana Shah Irshad Hussain Farooqi Rampuri, died 1348 AH/1930 AD)
• Maulana Syed Bashir Ahmad Ali Garhi (Talmeez-e-Rashid)
• The teacher of the scholars, Maulana Lutfullah Ali Garhi (1334 AH–1344 AH)

With these great teachers, he completed Muslim al-Thaboot, Sahih Muslim Sharif and other important textbooks. As a student of Aala Hazrat Fazl Barelvi, he not only completed Sahih Bukhari but also

• Euclid's Six Treatises
• Specification
• Interpretation of the sky
• Yemeni rate

He also completed difficult books like the Quran and received special guidance from Aala Hazrat in the fields of ilm-e-mayit, mathematics, tawqit, jafar, tahir and many other sciences. In the field of Sufism, he also studied Arif al-Ma'arif and Risala al-Qashiriya from Aala Hazrat. In the month of Sha'ban on a date in 1325 AH, in a large gathering of scholars, a historic and spiritual ceremony was held at the request of Aala Hazrat Fazil-e-Barelvi. The famous elder of the Chishti order, Sheikh-e-Alam Hazrat Makhdoom Ahmad Abdul-Haq Rudalvi, the Sajjad-e-Nashin of the Dargah of Quds-Sarrah, Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Al-Tifat Ahmad Quds-Sarrah — who was the Sajjad-e-Nashin of the Rudawli Sharif Khanqah—placed the turban of excellence on the head of Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama and granted him a teaching certificate and ifta. In the same year, Aala Hazrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnah Fazil Barelvi also bestowed upon him the permission and caliphate of his high order and bestowed upon him the loving title of " The country of scholars, the spring of excellence. " He gave it."

Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama's teaching career also began at Madrasa Manzar-e-Islam, Bareilly Sharif, the same place where he completed his education. He continued teaching in this madrasa for about four years and regularly performed the service of writing fatwas on the orders of Aala Hazrat Fazil Barelvi. Many of the fatwas he wrote during this period are still in copies today. " The benefit of mankind in the fatwa of victory. " I'm safe. Listen. " In 1328 AH, Caliph Tajuddin Ahmad Dabir — who was associated with the Anjuman-e-Numania Hind, Lahore—expressed the need for a teacher for his madrasa. In this regard, he wrote a letter to Aala Hazrat Fazil Barelvi. Aala Hazrat, sacrificing his own life, expressed his willingness to send Huzoor Malik-ul-Ulama to Lahore, but his family and close friends did not think it appropriate for him to go so far. Therefore, Huzoor Malik-ul-Ulama continued to teach in the Madrasa Manzir-e-Islam.

In 1329 AH, at the insistence of the people of Shimla and by the order of His Holiness, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama went to Shimla as a scholar and preacher. The following year, on the instructions of His Holiness, he went to the Hanafi Madrasa, Arah District (Bihar), where he taught for about a year. Later, in 1912, when Mr Syed Noorul Huda was in Azimabad (Patna), who was a District and Sessions Judge, he established the Islamic School Shamsul Huda in the name of his father, Syed Shamsul Huda, and Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was appointed as the first teacher there. Here he began teaching Quranic commentary, Hadith and Fiqh. Then, in 1334 AH / 1916, at the request of Syed Shah Fasihuddin Ahmad, the resident of the great Khanqah of Sahasram (Shahabad District—present-day Rohtas, Bihar), Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama went to Sahasram as the Sadr Madrasa there.

Compilations and academic services:

Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama started his teaching career at the famous Madrasa "Mandhar-e-Islam" in Bareilly Sharif, where he also completed his education. He taught in this Madrasa for about four years. During this time, he also worked as a Fatwa writer on the orders of Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi. Many of the Fatwas he wrote during this period have been selected. " The benefit of mankind in the fatwa of victory" " I am still here today." In 1328 AH, the Caliph Tajuddin Ahmad Dabir of the "Ajman Nomaniya" Madrasa in Lahore needed a teacher. He requested Aala Hazrat, and Aala Hazrat, sacrificing his own life, allowed Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama to be sent to Lahore. But his family and close friends did not like him going so far, so he continued to teach in "Mandhar-e-Islam" in Bareilly.

In 1329 AH, when the respected people of Shimla insisted, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama went to Shimla as a scholar and preacher on the orders of His Holiness. The following year, on the instructions of His Holiness, he went to teach at the "Hanafiyya Madrasa" in the Arah district of Bihar and continued to perform his duties there for many years.

In 1912, when the famous District Sessions Judge of Azimabad (Patna), Mr Syed Noorul Huda, established "Madrasa Islamia Shamsul Huda" in the name of his father, Syed Shamsul Huda, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was appointed as the first teacher. Here, he taught the interpretation of the Holy Quran, Hadith and Fiqh, and many students benefited from his knowledge.

In 1334 AH / 1914, at the request of Syed Shah Fasihuddin Ahmad, the Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Kabir of Sahasram, he went to Sahasram as the Sadr Madrasah. In 1918, he went to Bahram (Shahabad District, present-day Rohtas, Bihar) as the Sadr Madrasah and stayed there for five to six years.

In 1921, when Mr Syed Noorul Huda handed over the "Madrasa Islamia Shamsul Huda" to the Government of Bihar and the madrasa was reorganised, Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was reappointed as the senior madrasa there. Later, he rose to the position of principal and retired in 1950 after rendering continuous academic services for about 30 years.

21 On the request of Sajjada Nashin Takiya Hazrat Shah Ruknuddin Ishq, he inaugurated "Jami' Latifiya Bahr-ul-Uloom" in Katihar (District Purnia, Bihar) in Shawwal 1371 AH and started his services as the Sadar Madrasah. The reason for this was that despite the large number of Muslims in this area, there was no reputable religious madrasah.

Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama continued his teaching and learning for fifty-five years. Thousands of students in the madrasas of Bareilly Sharif, Arah, Bahram, Patna and Katihar received the benefit of knowledge from him. Along with teaching, he was also active in the fields of writing fatwas, preaching and advising, writing and compiling, and debating. His academic and practical services are like a bright beacon of light, from which future generations will always seek guidance.

The number of works and compilations of Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama is more than seventy (70). The series of books was started in 1323 AH and continued continuously for about fifty to fifty-five years, that is, he was busy writing almost until his death (1384 AH). Some of his books are in Arabic, but for the benefit of the public, he wrote most of his books in Urdu. The topics of these compilations are very diverse, including:

• Hadith
• Principles of Hadith
• Jurisprudence
• Principles of jurisprudence
• History and biography
• Virtues and benefits
• Ethics and advice
• Usage and syntax
• Logic and philosophy
• Theology
• Form and time
• Takbir
• Debate

In fact, he took up the pen in almost every field of knowledge and rendered valuable services. Hazrat Malik al-Ulama had been suffering from Fashar al-Dam (a blood disease) for a long time. He had become very weak due to the disease, but despite this, there was no decrease in his worship, nor in his asceticism, nor was there any change in his daily religious and academic routines. Until the last day of his life, he continued to perform his duties as usual.

Passing Away:

Monday night, 19th Jamadi Al-Akher 1382 AH On November 28, 1963, he reached the presence of his Lord in great silence, reciting "Allah… Allah…". He passed away so peacefully that even his family members did not immediately realise that he had left this world. The next day, Hazrat Shah Muhammad Ayub Shahidi Rashidi, the Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Islampur (Patna), arrived, from whom Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama had received the caliphate and permission in the Firdawsi, Shatari, Suhrawardi and many other lineages. This same saint led his funeral prayers. Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama was buried in the famous Shahganj graveyard in Patna, which is located near the shrine of Hazrat Shah Arzan (died 1028 AH), a saint of the 10th and 11th centuries AH. Every year, his lovers, believers and disciples visit his tomb there, recite Fateha and organise Urs and sermons. Finally, we pray that Allah Almighty, through the charity of His beloved Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), may grant us a share in the blessings and blessings of Hazrat Malik-ul-Ulama, may He illuminate our paths and keep us on the straight path. Amen, by the authority of Sayyid al-Mursaleen. And upon him and all his companions.

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