Sultan ul Faqr 6th, Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali (rahmat-ul-Allah alayh), was born at dawn on Friday, August 14, 1947 (27th of Ramadan, 1366 Hijri), in the town of Samundari, Garh Maharaja, District Jhang, Pakistan. He belonged to the family of Sultan Bahoo and his lineage goes back to him as follows:
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali, son of Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz, son of Sultan Fateh Mohammad, son of Sultan Ghulam Rasool, son of Sultan Ghulam Meeran, son of Sultan Wali Mohammad, son of Sultan Noor Mohammad, son of Sultan Mohammad Husayn, son of Sultan Wali Mohammad, son of Sultan Bahoo.
Through Sultan Bahoo, his lineage ultimately connects to Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Status
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali holds the status of Sultan ul Faqr Sixth. Sultan Bahoo has mentioned about seven Sultan-ul-Faqr souls in Risala Roohi Sharif, although he revealed names of only five. They are; Hazrat Fatimah-tuz-Zahra, Hazrat Hasan Basri, Ghaus-ul-Azam Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, Shaikh Abdul Razzaq Jilani and Sultan Bahoo himself. He described the splendour of remaining two souls as;
“Furthermore, two among them are the souls of other Saints. The stability of both the worlds owes to their favour. Unless these two souls manifest in the world of diversity coming out of abode of Oneness, doomsday will not occur. Their sight is absolute light of Oneness and the alchemy of honour. On whosoever the reflection of their hidden reality casts, his being transforms into absolute light. They do not need to engage their disciples in the struggle of superficial daily recitals and mystic exercises”. (RISALA ROOHI SHARIF)
All these attributes perfectly manifested from Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali. His enlightened personality, contributions for mysticism and Faqr, beneficence upon seekers of Allah are enough proof that he surely is the sixth Sultan-ul-Faqr.
Parents
The father of Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali, Sultan-ul-Auliya Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz (may Allah bless him), was not only his father but also his spiritual guide. He held the Divine Trust and was the 29th Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. Sultan Abdul Aziz received the Trust of Faqr from Pir Bahadur Ali Shah and later passed it on to his beloved son. Sultan Asghar Ali’s mother, Mehmooda Baigam, also belonged to the family of Sultan Bahoo.
Childhood
From birth, the sacred face of Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali was illuminated with Divine light. He was a perfect combination of beauty and grandeur, which made him stand out among his siblings. His father and spiritual guide, Sultan Abdul Aziz, affectionately referred to him as “Chan” (moon) due to his unmatched beauty. He possessed a calm and dignified personality and was cherished by the entire family for his timeless and elevated spiritual status.
Education
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali got his early education from Garh Maharaja. Then he passed his middle standard exams from Islamia School Jhang. Afterwards, Sultan ul Faqr Sixth did his matriculation from Naushehra, Soon Valley, District Khushab.
Dedication of Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali
Whatever responsibilities his spiritual guide assigned him to test and train him, Sultan ul Faqr Sixth fulfilled them with unprecedented dedication. He performed the duty of making tea and food for his spiritual guide for several years. In fact, he also took care of his spiritual guide’s horses and to perform this duty he learnt everything about horses. Furthermore, Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali performed the task of serving langar (sacred meal for visitors) prudently. He not only used to get food cooked under his supervision but also distributed it. Afterwards, he would even wash the utensils himself.
Once, his spiritual guide of was travelling through desert for preaching purpose. In those days electricity was not available commonly. Hence, he sold his car to buy a fan and generator to comfort his beloved guide. After few years, he again sold his new car in order to help Sultan Abdul Aziz built the shrine of his spiritual guide Pir Bahadur Ali Shah.
Sultan ul Faqr Sixth Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali himself would get his spiritual guide perform ablution, spread prayer mat for him, get him mount and dismount horse. Also, he himself used to take care of his spiritual guide’s health, take him to hospital and give him medicines. Moreover, when Sultan Abdul Aziz’s health did not allow him to ride a horse, Sultan ul Faqr Sixth presented him a car.
Here, only a few instances are mentioned to be precise. Though, the fact is that he devoted his entire life and every possession to serve his spiritual guide.
Transference of Divine Trust
Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz visited the shrine of his spiritual guide Pir Mohammad Bahadur Ali Shah on April 11, 1979. On Friday, April 13, 1979 (Jumada al-awwal 14, 1399 Hijri) after offering Maghrib (evening) salat he went inside the shrine. His sons Sultan Safdar Ali and Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali were with him. He sat near the grave, let Sultan Safdar Ali sit on his right and Sultan ul Faqr Sixth on left side. Thereby, he took oath of allegiance from both sons. He placed his hands on the grave of his spiritual guide and hands of the sons upon his own hands. Afterwards, he put his own turban on the head of Sultan Safdar Ali and appointed him his junior spiritual successor.
Transference of divine trust to the spiritual successor Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman.
Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen took oath of allegiance at the hand of Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali on April 12, 1998. They recognized each other as lover and beloved in the very first meeting. Thereafter, slavery of spiritual guide became sole purpose of Sultan Najib-ur-Rehman’s life. He devoted each moment of his life to serve his beloved guide and sacrificed his every possession for him. Due to his intense love, he annihilated in spiritual guide to such an extent that he became his complete reflection. Sultan ul Faqr Sixth Sultan Asghar Ali also loved him extremely and trusted him the most. For every important responsibility, he considered Sultan Najib-ur-Rehman the best choice.
Trials of Sultan ul Ashiqeen
From 1998 till 2001 he took various esoteric and exoteric trials of Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman. By the Grace of Allah he met each and every trial successfully. Their companionship had to cross many hurdles of jealousy as well.
When Sultan ul Faqr Sixth Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali had thoroughly tested his heir of Divine Trust, he intended to go for hajj. On February 28, 2001 he went to Makkah with his selected disciples. After performing hajj on March 9th they went to Madina on March 18, 2001. On 21st March, Sultan Asghar Ali presented his beloved seeker Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman in esteemed court of Holy Prophet. The Holy Prophet approved him as the heir of his heritage of Faqr. Hence, Sultan ul Faqr Sixth Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali transferred Divine Trust to Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman there and then, at tomb of Holy Prophet.
Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen adorned the throne of Sarwari Qadri order after the death of Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali. Following the sunnah of his Murshid Khanqah Sultan ul Ashiqeen is established where seekers of Allah work under the supervision of Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Naji-ur-Rehman to spread the teachings of Faqr.
Death
After passing the Divine Trust to Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman, Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali mentored him for two years, preparing him to assume the throne of divine guidance and influence. Upon completing this training, Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali departed from the physical world on Friday, December 26, 2003 (2nd of Dhul al-Qadah, 1424 Hijri). A large gathering of his followers gathered at the shrine of Sultan Bahoo to offer his funeral prayer.
Shrine
Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali is buried at right side of the grave of his spiritual guide Sultan Mohammad Abdul Aziz. Their shrine is half kilometer away from the shrine of Sultan Bahoo in District Jhang, Pakistan.
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Sultan-ul-Faqr VI Sultan Mohammad Asghar Ali-Life and Teachings
