Nathar Shah

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Sultan Syed Shah Mutaharuddin Suhrawardi
  • Dada Hayat Mir Qalandar
  • Tabal-e-Aalam Baadshah
  • Nathar Shah Wali
  • Baba-e-Nathar Sarmast Dhool Samandar
BornSyed Shah Mutaharuddin
969
Hanafism
Holy foot impressions of Baba Fakhruddin, successor of Natahr Wali in Penukonda, AP

Sultan Syed Shah Mutaharuddin Suhrawardi (969–1039),

Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, [3][4] The tamil warrior tribe converted by his preaching are known as Ravuttars(Rowthers) in Tamilnadu and kerala one of the earliest and important muslim community[5][6][7] The most important Islamic building in the city is Nathar Shah's Mosque, which contains the tomb of the saint Sultan Nathar Shah.[8] According to legend it is atop the grave of the three-headed Hindu demon Tiriasuran whom Dada killed.[3]

Early life

According to the source Tabl-e-Aalam, Nathar shah was born Syed Mutaharuddin in Anatolia to the king of Bahanasa, Ahmed Kabeer, and Syeda Fathimunnisa. His younger brother Syed Jalaluddin became king after he left.

Life in Tiruchirapalli

Nathar Wali left his comfortable life in search of

Rajendra I, although Nathar Wali has never interacted with him. He was said to have performed miracles. Along with his qalandars, he came to Tiruchirapuram, which is now known as Tiruchirappalli, and led a religious life with his qalandars in a flower garden there.[10]

Disciples

Death

He died in Tiruchirappalli in 1039 and was buried there, and a mosque constructed at the spot. Tiruchirappalli's followers call him "Natharnagar".[11]

References

  1. ^ Arnold, T. W. (1896). The Preaching of Islam. Charles Scribner and Sons. p. 267.
  2. ^ Shafique Ali Khan (1985). Two Nation Theory: As a Concept, Strategy and Ideology. Royal Book Company. p. 70. Retrieved 15 September 2013. - Nathar Wali (died in 1039) is supposed to be the earliest Muslim Sufi who dedicated his life to Islam in the south.
  3. ^ . Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  4. ^ Numismatic Society of India (1962). The journal of the Numismatic Society of India. Numismatic Society of India, P.O. Hindu University. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
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  7. ^ Gandhi, Indira (1981). Prime Minister Indira Gandhi Speaks on Foreign Policy, 1981. External Publicity Division, Ministry of External Affairs, [Government of India.
  8. ^ Wright, Colin. "General view of Nathar Shah's Tomb, Tiruchchirappalli". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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  11. ^ "Hazrat Tabl-e-Aalam Badashah Nathar Auliya (R.A) Baba Natharvali". Aal-e-Qutub Aal-e-Syed Abdullah Shah Ghazi. 18 July 2018.