12/07/2025
Haji Faqeerullah Shah Alavi, an eminent 17th-century saint, is commemorated through the Alavi muhallah in Shikarpur. Born in 1689 in Rohtas, Jalalabad, Afghanistan, he embarked on a profound spiritual journey under esteemed scholars. After extensive education in Peshawar and Lahore, he settled in Shikarpur in 1737, founding his khanqah, mosque, and madrasah.
A scholar and poetic mystic, Haji Faqeerullah Shah Alavi penned works in Persian, Arabic, and even Pashto, focusing on Hadith, Fiqh, Tafsir, and Sufism. His close affiliations extended to rulers of Sindh, Balochistan, and Afghanistan, some becoming fervent followers.
The torch of his legacy was carried forward by dedicated disciples like Hamid al Haq Alavi and Mir Sirajuddin Alavi. Their efforts propagated his teachings across geographical boundaries, fostering interfaith harmony.
The grandeur of Haji Faqirullah Shah Alavi's impact finds a physical manifestation in the splendid tomb erected in 1780, boasting intricate woodwork and mural paintings. Today, this revered site stands as a welcoming abode for both Muslim and Hindu visitors, embodying unity.
At the heart of this legacy lies the madrasah 'Darul Uloom Al Haj Haji Faqirullah Shah Alavi,' where students from upper Sindh receive education. What sets this institution apart is its emphasis on tolerance, as demonstrated by students' dignified passage past temples and darbars. This ethos reflects teachings by mentors and the progressive ideology of the Alavi lineage.
The great spretual Saint ,aminent around their vicinity, his written tasnefat in Persian and in Arabic language,known as great Islamic books ,keeps in all religious Library's, specially in Iran ,Spain ,UAE and in Iraq .Alavi family descendent of Hazrat Ali Allehis salam ,whole rote cast Arthodoxe of Islam , this great personality Spain whole life in prayers .and to survey humanity.
