Grand “Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Conference” Held on the 395th Urs of Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi (R.A.)
Special Report
Reyasat Ali Sameer, Senior Correspondent
New Delhi: Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi (R.A.), honored with esteemed titles such as “Muhaddis-e-Delhi,” “Sheikh-ul-Muhaqqiqeen,” and “Imam-e-Hind,” was a towering Islamic scholar, Sufi saint, and an unparalleled authority on Hadith. Born in 958 Hijri (1551 CE) in Delhi, he departed this mortal world in 1052 Hijri (1642 CE) at the age of 94. His blessed shrine lies in Islam Colony near Shamsi Talab, Mehrauli Sharif, New Delhi, where thousands of devotees continue to pay their respects.
Sheikh Sahib authored invaluable works on Hadith, Fiqh, Tasawwuf, and Sufi traditions, including Akhbar-ul-Akhyar, Zubdat-ul-Asrar, Takmeel-ul-Iman, and Tareekh-e-Haqqi, which remain celebrated to this day. His pioneering role in promoting the knowledge of Hadith in India and his defense of Sufi traditions—such as the celebration of Milad-un-Nabi—hold a permanent place in Islamic history.
The 395th Urs and the “Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Conference”
On the occasion of the 395th Urs-e-Pak of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi, the Qutubia Faiz-e-Aam Seva Samiti organized a grand “Sheikh-e-Muhaqqiq Conference.” The conference commenced after Isha prayers inside the Amina Masjid, located within the sacred premises of Sheikh Sahib’s shrine at Mehrauli Sharif.
The program opened with a soulful recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Qari Tasleem Raza, immersing the gathering in spirituality. Thereafter, eminent scholars and spiritual leaders delivered inspiring addresses, shedding light on the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Sheikh Abdul Haq Dehlvi.
Scholars’ Addresses
Maulana Mukhtar Ashraf (Imam, Dargah Qutub Sahib) stated:
“Sheikh Sahib was a true guide to the sayings of the Prophet ﷺ. His writings remain a beacon of light for believers.”
Hazrat Maulana Mufti Nizamuddin Qadri Balrampuri remarked:
“Sheikh Sahib’s book Akhbar-ul-Akhyar is a priceless encyclopedia on the lives of Sufis and saints. His Sufi teachings conveyed Islam’s timeless message of love, peace, and knowledge.”
Maulana Bakhtiyar added:
“The life and teachings of Sheikh Sahib are a roadmap for Muslims. By following them, we can promote humanity, knowledge, and peace.”
Highlights of the Conference
Poets and Qur’an reciters presented Naat, Manqabat, and devotional kalam, filling the atmosphere with spiritual fervor. Farhan Barkati’s melodious voice captivated the audience, while Maulana Arifeen Rizvi, Qari Shahid Raza, and others offered their heartfelt tributes.
Contribution of Qutubia Faiz-e-Aam Seva Samiti
The organizing efforts of the committee, led by General Secretary Hazrat Maulana Hashmat Ali Naimi, were widely appreciated. Distinguished personalities present included Pir-e-Tariqat Hazrat Allama Qari Meerajul Hasan Jaisi, Maulana Syed Haider Ali Qadri (President, Jamia Imam Ahmad Raza), Maulana Mohammad Hasan Qadri Manzari, Maulana Abdul Qayyum Nizami (Khatib & Imam, Parewali Masjid), Qari Ishtiyaq Barkati, Maulana Alauddin Naqshbandi (Imam, Noori Masjid), Maulana Abdur Rahman, Maulana Mohammad Shahid Naqshbandi, Hafiz Mohammad Irfan Nizami, Hafiz Akram Raza Qadri, Qari Mohammad Maqsood, along with several notable scholars and devotees.
Under the patronage of Hazrat Abdul Haq Farhan Haqqi, the twelfth-generation Sajjada Nashin and Mutawalli of Sheikh Sahib’s shrine, the conference continued until late in the night.
Conclusion and Chadar Offering
The event concluded with Darood-o-Salaam and a heartfelt supplication (Dua-e-Khair) led by Hazrat Qari Meerajul Hasan Ashrafi Jaisi. The Al Ittehad Islamiya Committee from Masjid Parewali, Ambedkar Colony, Chhatarpur, offered a ceremonial chadar and flowers at the shrine, joined by all committee members under the leadership of Maulana Abdul Qayyum Nizami.
Celebration of a Spiritual Legacy
This grand event was not merely a ceremonial gathering but a reaffirmation of the timeless spiritual and scholarly legacy of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi. It served as a reminder that Islam is a religion of peace, love, knowledge, and humanity.
Conference chaired by: Hazrat Maulana Syed Haider Ali Qadri
Leadership by: Maulana Hashmat Ali Naimi
Conducted by: Maulana Shahid Naqshbandi
