Successors

Hazrat Khwaja Gul Muhammad, known as Mehboob-us-Samad was the second Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif. He was born in Luari Sharif on Rabi-ul-Awwal 11, 1177 AH or September 19, 1763 AD.

He was only 11 years old when his father passed away. At that time many disciples objected that due to his childhood, he might not be perfect enough to become a spiritual head but Shaikh Abdul Rahim of Girhori (Q) allayed that fears of the people and was the first to accept the leadership of Hazrat Mehboob-us-Samad (Q).

Hazrat Mehboob-us-Samad never missed the religious obligations of prayers. He regularly used to offer Tahajud (after midnight) prayers besides routine five time prayers. He passed away on Rabi-ul-Sani, 1218 AH or August 14, 1803 AD. He was laid to rest beside his father in the shrine of Luari Sharif. He was succeeded by his son Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam Khwaja Muhammad Zaman (The Second) (Q).

Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam Khwaja Muhammad Zaman (Q) is known as Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam. He was the eldest son of Hazrat Mehboob-us-Samad (Q). He was born in Ramazan, 1199 AH or July 1785 AD. He was the namesake of his grand father, but the people who had seen Hazrat Sultan-ul-Aulia Khwaja Muhammad Zaman (Q) used to say that it was not the name, which was common among them but also the same features and same habits.

He became the third Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif at the age of 19 years. During those days, Ahmad Shah Abdali, ruler of Afghanistan invaded Sindh. Due to worsening law and order situation Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam (Q) left Luari Sharif and moved to a nearby place. After peace returned to the area, he came back. Later, he built a fort in Luari Sharif for self protection.

Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam had five brothers, out of them four became envy to him and tried to oust him from Luari Sharif. They convinced Mir Ghulam Ali, the then ruler of Sindh and provoked him to demolish the fort which he did. The fort was rebuilt later when Mir Ghulam Ali died in mysterious conditions. The jealous brothers on many occasions attacked the fort and killed hundreds of servants and followers of Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam (Q).

Hazrat Ghaus-e-Alam (Q) passed away on Safar 17, 1247 AH or July 28, 1831 AD. He was laid to rest in the Shrine of

Hazrat Shah Madani Khwaja Muhammad Hassan (Q) was born on Muharram 1, 1235 AH or October 24, 1819 AD. In 1247 AH when he became the fourth Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif, he was only 12 years old. His hostile uncles were out to pose a great threat to his life and the sanctity and dignity of the religious institution, he headed. He courageously faced all the odds and maintained the sanctity of Luari Sharif.

He was very fond of performing Hajj and true lover of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). During his life time he performed Hajj six times. He passed away in Madina Munnawara, while on his sixth pilgrimage on Safar 7, 1298 AH or January 9, 1881. He was laid to rest in Janat-ul-Baqee, Madina Munnawara.
Hazrat Shah Madani was very punctual practitioner of Islamic prayers. He spent his nights in Zikr (reciting the name of Allah). He was succeeded by his son Hazrat Imam-ul-Aulia (Q).

Hazrat Imam-ul-Aulia Khwaja Muhammad Saeed (Q) was born in Luari Sharif on Ramazan 4, 1264 AH or August 4, 1848 AD. From his early age, he was fond of acquiring knowledge of Islam and Sufism. And in his prime youth, he became a scholar himself.

Like his reverend father, he was also fond of pilgrimage to Makkah. He also performed Hajj six times. He passed away in Makkah on Muharram 2, 1324 AH or February 26, 1906 and was laid to rest in Jannat-ul-Maula, Makkah Mukarrama.
Hazrat Imam-ul-Aulia (Q) was a man of letters and a great scholar of Islam. His decree on Islamic laws was unchallengeable. He wrote many books, including a book of poetry known as "Dewan-e-Saeed" on the pattern of works of Hafiz Shirazi. He was succeeded by his son Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen Pir Haji Ahmad Zaman (Q).

Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen Pir Haji Ahmad Zaman (Q) was born in Luari Sharif on Zul Hajj 16, 1297 AH or November 9, 1881 AD. At the time of his birth, his father was in Makkah with his grand father Hazrat Shah Madani for performing Hajj.

After the demise of his father Khwaja Muhammad Saeed in 1906, he became the Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif. After a few years stay in Luari Sharif, he migrated to Karachi in 1915. Here, he invited all human beings to come under the sacred flag of 'Kul' for acquiring faith, right path and peace. His call caused anguish among followers of a particular Muslim sect. Later, he shifted to Amritsar (Now in Indian Punjab) in 1922. But after a decade, he returned and continued his preach.

Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen (Q) was the man of words and wisdom and unique in his calibre. Many scholars came to have debate with him over his religious thoughts, but could never convince rather they accepted that Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen (Q) was the true preacher of Islam.

He passed away on Rajab 1, 1357 AH or August 27, 1938 AD in Karachi and was laid to rest in the Shrine of Luari Sharif.

Hazrat Pir Badshah Pir Gul Hassan (Q) was the only son of Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen (Q) who became the seventh Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah of Luari Sharif after the demise of his father. At the time of his elevation as the Pir of Luari Sharif, he was facing severe criticism from sectarian priests, who were then enjoined by some of his close relatives. But Hazrat Pir Badshah (Q) never budged before them and always remained firm in his faith and determined to carry on the mission left by his reverend father Hazrat Imam-ul-Arfeen (Q).

Many scholars of present times agree that Hazrat Pir Badshah (Q), besides worldly sagacity, had the vast knowledge of spiritualism. A selfless, humble and unassuming Pir Badshah (Q) lived a very very simple life. He was man of conviction and never compromised on faith and principles.

He passed away on Zul Quad 27, 1402 AH or September 16, 1982 AD. He had no issue, therefore, he nominated his able disciple and lieutenant Hazrat Rahimee Badshah Pir Haji Faiz Muhammad (Q) as his successor.

Hazrat Rahimee Badshah Pir Haji Faiz Muhammad Qureshi was born in Qazi Ahmad, District Nawabshah, Sindh, on Sha'ban 14, 1348 AH or January 15, 1930 AD. He was the direct descendent of Hazrat Qazi Ahmad (RA), who had its traces from Abdul Mutalib, the grand father of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hazrat Qazi Ahmad (Q) was the most prominent among the followers of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Aulia Khwaja Muhammad Zaman (Q).

Hazrat Rahimee Badshah became Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Hazrat Kazi Ahmad (Q) after the demise of his father Pir Mian Pir Muhammad (Q) in 1956.
Hazrat Rahimee Badshah (Q) was a true lover of his spiritual guide, Hazrat Pir Badshah (Q). Always punctual in all religious as well as rituals of Naqshbandi order, he dedicated his life to the cause of Luari Sharif.

In 1982, he became Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif, according to the will of Hazrat Pir Badshah (Q) and assumed the sacred office of guiding the humanity towards the path of Allah. He passed away on Jamadi-us-Sani 18, 1416 AH or November 11, 1995 AD. He was laid to rest in the shrine of Hazrat Qazi Ahmad (District Nawabshah).

Hazrat Pir Muhammad Sadiq Qureshi is the present Sajjadah Nashin of Dargah Luari Sharif. He was born on Rajab 24, 1399 AH or June 20, 1979 AD. He has got his early education from his father Hazrat Rahimee Badshah (Q) and later schooled in prestigious institutions in his native town Qazi Ahmad and Islamabad (the capital of Pakistan).

Hazrat Pir Muhammad Sadiq Qureshi has the great desire for the betterment of the followers of Luari Sharif. He is also running many welfare organisations in various capacities.