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DAILY
FUNCTION :
KHIDMAT
BEFORE FAZAR PRAYER
About
an hour before the 'Salat' of Fajar, Khadims of
Khwaja Sahib gather in Begami Dalan with great
respect & devotion. This Dalan is towards
the East of the tomb and in this Dalan is the
main entrance of the Mazar. At the fixed appropriate
time all the Khadims stand near the 'Door' entrance.
The devotees also follow them and stand with them
in a highly honoured manner. One of the Khadims
recites 'AZAN', As soon as the Azan ends, the
Kalid Bardar opens the lock and then the door.
Through this entrance the Khadis enter into the
tomb and stand in between the main entrance and
a small door which is still closed. Before opening
this small door the Kalid Bardar sends Darood
and Salam to the Holy Prophet and his descendants
and to Huzoor Gharib Nawaz. After this the small
door is opended and Khadims enter into the tomb.
After entering into the tomb,
they make themselves ready for 'Khidmat'. Some
of the stand round the first enceinte of the azar
(Grave) some enter in between the space of two
enceintes and some enter in between the space
of the Holy Mazar and the second enceinte. Now,
they remove the flowers and chadar from Mazar,
clean the Mazar and its surroundings, offer new
chadar and fresh flowers. As soon as this particular
ceremony ends, the Khadims standing in between
the two ancients and outside the second enceinte
start cleaning the floor with 'Farasha' (it is
an special dust remover made of Peacock feathers).
During this ceremony devotees
are not permitted to enter the tomb. For them
the southern door of the tomb is opened from where
they are allowed to enter into the tomb and sit
silently in the open space near the tomb of Hazrat
Bibi Hafiza Jamal daughter of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.
When the Khadis finish with
the ceremony of Khidmat inside the tomb, then
only the devotees are allowed to enter into to
the tomb and perform Ziarat of the Mazaar.
This ceremony ends before the
call of Azaan for Salat of Fajar. This time is
important for offering prayers. Prayers made at
this time are sure to be granted.
KHIDMAT
AFTER THE ZOHAR PRAYER :
Daily after an hour of Zohar prayer generally
at 3 P.M. another ceremony which is also known
as Khidmat is performed. At this time, though
the doors of the tomb are closed, yet, the southern
door, though apparently remains closed, is used
for entrance into the tomb.
At the time of this ceremony,
devotees are permitted to enter the tomb, they
are allowed to keep standing silently in between
the space of the walls of the tomb and the enceinte
of the Mazar.
At this time in presence of
the devotees, after removal of the already presented
flowers, chadar, sandal. Atar, Kewara and rose
water is presented on the Holy grave.
Khadims who perform this ceremony
offer prayers loudly for devotes, after the end
of prayers fresh flowers are presented on the
Mazar, if needed, the chadar is also changed,
After that the floor of the tomb is cleaned in
the traditional way.
Ladies are not permitted to enter the tomb during
the entire period of this ceremony.
LIGHTNING
OR DANKA :
Every day about 20 minutes before Maghrib prayer
the ceremony of lighting is held. The way in which
this ceremony is performed is that some Khadis
bring candles (specially prepared for this purpose)
in their hands fro a Hujra (cell or room) near
Choti Deg. As soon as from Choti Deg they start
moving towards the Holy Tomb drums are beaten.
All the people present in Dargah premises start
gathering inside the tomb, those who can not enter
the tomb stand outside on either side of the main-entrance
in the Begami Dalan.
At this time too, ladies are
not permitted to enter into the tomb.
Khadims after touching the
candles with the heads of the devotees who keep
standing on either side of the way reach inside
the tombs with prayers of blessing for devotees
on their lips. They place those candles in the
lamps. The unlighted candles are now lighted.
The lamps in which the candles are placed are
four in number.
The Khadims hold those lamps
in their hands and keep them above their heads.
One of them recite some Persian verses in the
glory of the Holy Saint. With the end of those
verses the people dispurse and the lamps are placed
in four corners of the Holy Tomb.
In the local language this
ceremony is called 'Danka'.
KADKA
:
This last ceremony of the day is popularly known
as 'Kadka' and is performed in highly significant
and traditional way. This is held after about
1 ½ hour of Isha prayer. After this ceremony the
door of the main entrance into the Holy tomb is
closed and locked.
According to the old tradition,
about 20 minutes before closing the main entrance
of the Holy Tomb, at a time when about one fifth
part of the night had passed, a person loudly
calls to ring five and with his voice the clock
sounds five times. The Khadims ready to perform
this function request the devotees to vacate the
tomb, the devotees come out of the tomb and stand
on either side of the entrance in a queue. The
Khadims then close the other doors from inside
and make a search inside the entire tomb to see
that there is now no one inside the tomb. After
that they start their usual service, at least
three Khadis join in this service. They clean
the surroundings of the azar in the same way as
they do in the morning and evening Khidmat. They
come out of the tomb one by one with the sand
and dust of the floor kept in a fine cloth and
keep the same in a shelf inside Sandal-Masjid.
When the third and the last
Khadim comes out, a person duly appointed, again
calls in a loud voice to ring six bells. The bell
sounds six times. As soon as the voice of the
sixth bell sounds, the Qawal, who stands there
ready, start to sing a special song in some old
Indian language which is called Kadka. As soon
as the last verse of the Kadka is recited, the
main entrance of the tomb is closed and locked.
The Khadim on duty keeps the key with him and
also keeps a watch round the tomb throughout the
night.
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It’s
a complete recital of the Holy Quran which takes
place
every day at Jama Masjid and Alamgir Masjid.
WEEKLY
FUNCTION
On every Thursday after Isha prayer Mehfil-e-Jumerat
is organised inside Ahata-e-Noor opposite Begami
Dalan. This program starts with 'Zikr' proceeded
with Qawali and ends with Fateha. People in large
number attend this programme. This programme continues
till the main entrance of the tomb is closed.
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MONTHLY
FUNCTION
FATEHA CHHATTI SHARIF
On every sixth of Lunar Month the famous and highly
inspiring programmes of Fateha Chhatti Sharif
is celebrated within Ahata-e-Noor in front of
Begami Dalan. This was founded by the ancestors
of Syed Akhtar Moini and Syed Khalid Moini Khadi
of Khwaja Sahib. It has become very popular. Those
who attend this function realise its solemnity
and sanctity and also the benefit which they receive.
This program which has its own blessings starts
from about 8.30 A.M. in the morning and continues
about an hour without any programme of Qawali.
The programme beings with recitation
of Quran proceeded with recitation of Shijra (spiritual
genealogy of Khwaja Saheb) and then with 'SALAM'
and ends with Fateha.
Syed Khalid Moini or his younger
brother Syed Tariq Moini recites the Shijra and
Salam in a highly impressive voice.
In the evening in every home
of the Khadims this Fateha is organised and prayers
are offered for the well being of the devotees.
FATEHA
OF HAZART GHOUSUL AZAM PIRAN -E- PIR :
On every 11th of the Lunar Month the famous programme,
popularly known as Fateha Giarahween Sharif is
held. This programme is observed in the home of
every Khadim as well as at the Chilla of Piran-e-Piron
a Hilly towards south of Dargah Khwaja Saheb.
FATEHA
OF HAZART Khwaja QUTUBUDDIN :
On every 14th of Islamic month Fateha of Hazrat
Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar-kaki, the first spiritual
successor, of Khwaja Sahib whose holy Tombi sat
Mahroli-Delhi, is performed between Asar and Maghrib
prayer at his own Chilla which is situated at
the bank of Ana-Sagar Lake.
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ANNUAL
FUNCTION :
Throughout the year, several religious, spiritual
and historical programmes are organised and observed
at the Holy Astana of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz
at a large and magnificent scale. These programmes
are performed in accordance with Islamic Calendar
and are detailed below :
MOHAIR
CEREMONIES :
According to the Islamic Calendar the new year
commences from 1st of Moharram. This month is
known as Moharra-ul-Haram but the new year day
is not celebrated in a customary…………………..
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ANNUAL
URS OF HAZRAT KHWAJA QUTUBUDDIN-BAKHTIAR
KAKI :
On 14th of this month, the Annual Us of Hazrat
Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, first spiritual
successor of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is
celebrated at his Chilla situated at Daulat
Bagh near Ana agar Lake. Fateha is offered
in every home of Khadims.
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RABI-UL-AKHIR
:
In this month the only programme which is
known as 'Fateha Giarahwin Sharif' is observed
on 11th day of the month. Lectures
on life and teachings of Hazrat Ghonsul Azam
Piran-e-Pir are delivered and tributes are
paid to him.
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JAMA-DI-UL-AKHIR
:
The death anniversary of Amirul Momeneen Hazrat
Syedna AbuBakr siddique, the first successor
of the Holy Prophet of Islamic observed at
a large scale. Lectures are delivered on his
services and sacrifices which he rendered
for making the foundation of Islam more and
more strong.
Urns of Hazrat Shah Mada is also celebrated
on 14th of this month from 25th
of this month begins the celebrations of the
Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.
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RAJAB
:
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Urs
of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is celebrated
fro 1st Rajab to 9th Rajab.
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URS
OF HAZRAT HUSAMMUDIN JIGAR SOKHTA :
The annual Urs of Hazrat KhwajaHusauddin
the grand son of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib
Nawaz is celebrated on 14th
of this month by Khadims of Khwaja Sahib
at Saber where his Dargah is situated
(a place about 90 K.M. from Ajmer).
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URS
OF BIBI HAFIZA JAMAL :
The annul Urs of Hazrat Bibi Hafiza Jamal,
the daughter of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz
is celebrated on 19th of this month.
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URS
OF HAZRAT KHWAJA FAKHRUDDIN GURDEZI :
The annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin
Gurdezi, the ancestor of Syedzada Khadis,
who is lying buried near Khwaja Sahibis
Begami Dalanonthe right side of the main
entrance of the tomb is celebrated on
25th of this month.
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MIRAJ-UN-NABI
:
On 26th of this month after Isha prayers,
a grand function in memory of the greatest
event of human history, the 'Miraj is
held. Lectures are delivered and after
lectures all the people keep themselves
busy in prayer throughout the night.
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SHABAN
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ANNUAL
URS OF HAZRAT KHWAJA FAKHRUDDIN :
Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin is the eldest
son of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz. He
spend his life in prayers and mediation
at village 'Sarwar' about 60 k.m. from
Ajmer and breathed his last in the same
village.
His annual Urs is celebrated from 3rd
to 9th Shaban.
The Khadims of Hazrat Khwaja Sahib celebrate
this Urs at his tomb at Sarwar, all the
ceremonies of Urs including 'langar' are
organised by Anjuman Moinia Fakhria Chistia
Khudam Khwaja Sahib Syed Zadgan.
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SHAB-E-BARAT
:
The function of Shab-e-Barat is observed
in the purely religious tradition as it
is observed by the entire Muslim world.
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RAMZAN
:
The sacred month of Ramzan has its own blessings.
Muslim all over the world observe fast, become
strict in performance of prayers and devote
most of the time in recitation of the Quran
and in additional prayers. They also perform
acts like payment of charity, feeding of poor
and giving of alms.
No doubt that every Muslim knows the religious
importance of this month, but the Muslim world
is not aware of the most important events
of Islamic History which took place during
this Holy month, as such except at Ajmer no
where the functions in memory of those events
are held.
The details and importance of those functions
is given here.
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2nd
OF RAMZAN :
The annual anniversary of Khatoon-e-Jannat
Hazrat Bibi Fateha the youngest daughter
of the Prophet of Islam and the mother
of Hazrat Imam Hasan and Hazrat Imam Husain
is observed at the Holy Astana of Hazrat
Khwaja Gharib Nawaz in a highly dignified
way. Lectures are also delivered on her
high spiritual status and her sacrifices
for Islam.
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17th
RAMZAM (BATTLE OF BADR) :
17th Ramzan is the most memorable
day of Islamic History. It is the day
when the first war between the Islamic
forces who were in small number, was fought
against the large and a strong army of
the 'infidels of Makka. It was the first
battle of Righteous under the leadership
of the Prophet of Islam against the infidels
in which the Rightous came out victorious
in a highly miraculous way.
In memory, of the first war of its kind
ever fought on this earth for establishment
of justice, truth and righteousness by
Muslims against the strong and well armed
forces of wrong doers, cruel and barbarous
people, who could not think of defeat,
but faced a shameful defeat at the hands
of armless people is celebrated at the
Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz on
a large scale. Lectures are delivered
and prayers are offered throughout the
night. The author himself delivers lectures
on this great Historical event in Juma
Masjid after Isha prayer every year.
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19th
OF RAMZAN CONQUEST OF MARKET :
In the Holy of Ramzan, the 19th
day highly memorable day of the Islamic
History. This is the day when Islamic
forces conquered Makka , Where therein
is the House of Allah, without any blood
shed. This conquest resulted into the
conquest of the heart and soul of the
people of Arabia. It made easy for the
people of Arabia to understand the truth
of Islam. They all without any force,
far or compulsion, accepted Islam and
became the leader of all the Nations of
the world.
The conquest of Makka made the foundation
of Islam very strong and opened the door
of thousands of other types of victories.
This conquest also brought a evolution
in human moral and conduct and conquest
other human virtues.
Therefore, in memory of this illustrious
and distinguished vent many programmes
are organised at the Dargah of Ajmer at
a large scale.
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21st
RAMZAN : THE DAY OF MARTYDOM OF HAZAT
ALI :
21st of Ramzan reminds of the
Martyrdom of Amirul Momeneen Syedna Hazrat
Ali Karam Allahwajho. Therefore, in his
memory a large number of Programme including
'free langer' to poor are organised. Lectures
are delivered on his love for Islam, his
services and sacrifices, his inspiring
and illuminating life, his spiritual and
temporal status and, like that, tributes
are paid to that great personality of
Islam.
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26th
RAMZAN: THE NIGHT OF REVELATION OF QURAN
:
26th day of Ramzan and the
night thereafter is the most important
night. Its blessings are beyond description,
it is the night when the Quran was revealed,
as such, it is celebrated all over the
world by the Muslims. Throughout the night,
the Muslims keep themselves busy in recitation
of the Quran and other modes of prayer
and worship.
This night is celebrated here at Ajmer
in the same manner in which the entire
Muslim world celebrates it.
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SHAWWAL
: ANNUAL URS OF HAZRAT KHWAJA USMAN
HAROON THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF KHWAJA SAHIB
The spiritual ceremonies of this function
are organised on 5th and 6th
of Shawal.
People from far and near attend the programmes
and obtain those special bounties and blessings
of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz which are bestowed
upon devotees during those days.
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ZIL
HIJJA
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ANNUAL
URS OF HAZRAT KHWAJA ABU SAEED :
The annual Urs of the son of Hazrat Khwaja
Gharib Nawaz is celebrated on 4th day
of the month of Sai Ghat near his tomb
in Dargah Sharif.
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DAY OF MARTYDOM OF HAZRAT USMAN :
Amirual Momenn Syedna Hazrat Usman was
the third successor of the Prophet of
Islam. 18th Zil Hijja is observed as the
da of his Martyrdom and tributes are paid
to him.
Lectures are delivered on his contribution
to Islam and Muslims on his spiritual
status, on his life and on the services
he rendered.
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DAY OF MARTYDOM OF HAZRAT OMAR :
This day reminds us of the great services
and sacrifices of that soldier of Islam
who in history is known as the conqueror
of Egypt, Conqueror of Syria, Conqueror
of Iran and above all the Conqueror of
Jeru-salem (Baitul Muqaddas) and whose
name is Ameerul Momeneen Syedna Hazrat
Qmar Farook Radhi Alla Anho.
He was the 2nd Successor of the Prophet
of Islam. He has rendered such invaluable
services which have no parallel in Islamic
History.
29th Zil Hijja is the day of
his Martyrdom and is observed here at
Ajmer on a large scale.
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