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Shah Mohammad Afzal Hussain Qadri
Shah Mohammad Afzal Hussain Qadri Ajall (1931 – 16 June 1994), popularly known as Sarkar MeemHindi (R.A.) was an Indian Sufi saint, spiritual teacher, poet, and author. He was associated with the Qadri, Chishti and Naqshbandi orders, and was the founder of the spiritual centre Markaz-e-Afzaliya in Bihar, India.
| Shah Mohammad Afzal Hussain Qadri | |
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| Title | Sarkar MeemHindi (R.A) |
| Born | 1931, Kudheta, Nawada district, Bihar, British India |
| Died | 16 June 1994, Datraul, Nawada district, Bihar, India |
| Resting place | Datraul, Nawada district, Bihar, India |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| School | Sufism |
| Order | Qadri, Chishti, Naqshbandi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Sufi saint, teacher, poet, author |
| Notable works | Maaraka-e-Haq, Harf-e-Lauh, Maghz-e-Quran, Bees Sau Bees Ki Duniya, Kalaam-e-Ajall |
Early life
Afzal Hussain Qadri was born in 1931 in the village of Kudheta, Nawada district, Bihar. He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his grandmother. Despite poverty and lack of formal education, he displayed a deep inclination towards spirituality and knowledge from childhood. He later moved to Calcutta, where he came under the guidance of Sufi masters.
Spiritual journey
In Calcutta, he met Hazrat Yusuf Shah through Abdul Ghafoor Shah, and took bay'ah (spiritual pledge) at his hands. He later received khilafat (spiritual succession) in the Qadri, Chishti, and Naqshbandi orders, and was instructed to return to Bihar to spread the message of truth and Sufism. He came to be widely known as Sarkar MeemHindi (R.A.).
Teachings and philosophy
Sarkar MeemHindi emphasized the Quran as the foundation of all spiritual understanding. He believed that:
- Shari‘ah is the body, Tariqah is the heart, and Ma‘rifah is the soul.
Writings
- Maaraka-e-Haq
- Harf-e-Lauh
- Maghz-e-Quran
- Bees Sau Bees Ki Duniya
- Kalaam-e-Ajall (poetry collection)
Personal life
He married only once; his wife Kulsum Bibi supported his spiritual mission and household during his long periods of travel and teaching.
Death and legacy
Sarkar MeemHindi (R.A.) passed away on 16 June 1994 (6 Muharram 1415 AH) in Datraul, Nawada, at the age of 63. His shrine (dargah) in Datraul remains a site of visitation for disciples and devotees. His teachings continue through the Markaz-e-Afzaliya Education Trust.
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See also
- Sufism in India
- Qadiri Order