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Sayyed Muhammad Ashrafi Jilani Kachochvi Hanfi or Muhaddis e Azam e Hind was born on 15 Zilqad, 1311 Hjri or 1894 A.D to Hazrat Sayyad Nazar Ashraf and Bibi Sayyeda Muhammadi Khatun (daughter o Ashrafi Miyan) in Raibareilly, India. He received his initial education from his father, Sayyed Nazar Ashraf (R.A) and later moved to great seminaries of the present Uttar Pradesh to perceive higher Islamic studies under the notable scholars including Mujaddid Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi.
Family
He was the maternal grandson of Ashrafi Miyan. He received Bayah on the hand of his maternal uncle Hazrat, Maulvi Ahmad Ashraf Ashrafi (R.A) and later married to his daughter. He had 2 daughters, Sayyeda Iqbal Banu and Sayyeda Sultana Khatun and six sons including his successor, Shykh-ul-Islam-Madani Miya and Ghazi-e-Millat or Hashmi Miyan.
Career
His notable works include 'Farsh Pe Arsh', Milad-e-Ashrafi, Fatawa-e-Ashrafiya and translation of the holy Quran with many others.
His disciples claimed that he spend most of his life in spreading the Islamic teachings in various parts of the world. During his life he received the noble opportunity of performing Hajj 5 times in his life time.
Wisal and Mazar
He received Wisal on 25th of December 1961 or 16 Rajjab 1381 Hijri after suffering from prolong illness.
His funeral prayer was performed by his brother in law Sarkar-e-Kalan Hazrat Allama Mukhtar Ashraf al-Ashrafi al-Jilani (R. A) who was the then caretaker of Khanqah-e-Ashrafiya Husayniya. His Mazar Mubarak is in Kichaucha Sharif, India. Annual Urs is celebrated on 16 Rajab at his shrine.
References
- DawateIslami, Retrieved: 7 September 2021.
- Ahlesunnat Konkan, Retrieved: 7 September 2021.