Mahmoodullah Shah


Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini, also known as "Shah ji", was a renowned Muslim Sufi, saint and scholar of the Quadri, Chisti order from the Indian subcontinent. He was the native of Kurnool. His most famous disciple and spiritual successor was Machiliwale Shah, who in turn became the spiritual master of India's noted Sufi saint.

Biography

Syed Sultan Mahmoodullah Shah Hussaini spiritual guide was Shaikh Syed Burhanuddin Haqqani Haqnuma. He stayed in secunderabad and Hyderabad. Many scholars of twin cities learned the intricacies of Tauheed and Tasawwuf from him. He initiated Shah Kamalullah popularly known as Machiliwale Shah in tasawwuf and made him successor.

Death

He died on 6th Zilhajja, 1311 AH corresponding to 1894 CE. His mazar is situated in Takia Munnamiya, beside Osmania general Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad.

Urs

His annual Urs is organized by his present successor Moulana Ghousavi Shah on 29th Rabi-us-sani every year.

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