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27th
Dai Al-Mutlaq Syedna Dawood Bin Qutub Shah Burhanuddin (R.A)
Birth :
23rd Rabi-Ul-Awwal 946 AH
Wafat : 15th Jamad-Al-Ukhra 1021 AH
Duration of Dawat : 24 years, 1 Month and 17 Days
 Syedna
Dawood bin Qutub Shah (R.A.) ascended Arsh-ud-Dawat after Dai Al-Mutlaq Syedna
Dawood bin Ajab Shah (R.A.).
Aijal Gori bin Ali Johari, Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah's (R.A) Mother was
Hafezat-ul-Quran. Syedna Dawood (R.A) too committed the entire Quran-e-Majid to
memory at the young age of 10. He was also educated in Arabic literature and
acquired the Ilm of Al-e-Mohammed (S.A).
At the age of fifteen, Syedna(RA) had the sharaf of "Mafsuhiyat". On seeing
Syedna(RA), a number of mumineen gave Bishaarat that Syedna shall be the Sultan
of 'Deen'(Spiritual knowledge) and 'Duniya'(world). Syedna Dawood (R.A)
performed Hajj and Ziyarat of Rasulullah(SAW), at the age of 21.He then
proceeded to Yemen in Hazrat of Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin (R.A.) and stayed there
for four years. Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin (R.A) personally educated him and then
sent him to India.
Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A) gave witness to the testimony that Syedna
Yusuf Najmuddin (R.A) has bestowed 'Nass'(the accession as Dai) upon Syedna
Jalal Shamsuddin (R.A), on recieving the information of 'wafat'(Death) of Syedna
Yusuf Najmuddin (R.A). On hearing of the sad demise, Syedna Jalal (R.A.)
proclaimed in the presence of all the Hudud, that "Syedna Dawood bin Ajab Shah
Burhanuddin (R.A.) was his successor Dai Al-Mutlaq and Qaim-Maqam. "I declare
this Nass by Ilhaam('spiritual advice') of Imam-uz-Zamaan (S.A)." declared
Syedna Jalaal(RA).
Syedna Dawood bin AjabShah (R.A.) never issued an order regarding the
administration of the affairs of Dawat, without taking 'Mashvara'(advice) of
Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A). Syedna Dawood Bin AjabShah (R.A) repeatedly
conferred Nass upon Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A) during Majlis in presence
of all the Hudud and Mumineen. Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A) become Dai-al-Mutlaq
on Arsh-Ud-Dawat.
Syedna wrote 'Misaal Sharif'(message) to All 'Ummal'(territorial representatives
of Syedna)in India and Yemen to take 'Meesaq'(oath of allegiance) of Mumineen.
Mumineen from Hind and Yemen wrote a letter to Syedna(RA) to offer condolences
on the death of Syedna Dawood Bin Ajabshah (R.A) and perform Tehniyat in Hazrat
of Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A). The same letter was also written by Laeen
Suleman bin Hasan. Laeen Suleman, indulged in 'fitnat' after remaining faithful
to Syedna Dawood (R.A) for three years. Syedna Dawood bin AjabShah (R.A.)
possessed Wadiyat (Amaanat) of Dawat to two Habashiya (female servants) named
Rummana and Nur-us-Sabah. When Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A.) ordered them
to hand over the Wadiyat (Amaanat) of Dawat, they both turned out to be
dishonest and refused to abide by the order. Syedna(RA) reprimanded both of
them. Similarly there was a Munafiq called Mohammed Katib who too embezzled the
Amanat of Dawat. They came to the conclusion that Suleman bin Hasan in Yemen can
be misled because Laeen Suleman in their opinion was obstinate and foolish, and
desired worldly pomp. Thus he would easily give up Deen in favour of the mundane
gains. A false letter of Nass in favour of Laeen Suleman asking Laeen to
proclaim himself Dai, was concocted, and the trio stood witness to this false
claim. Ibrahim and Mohammed, the two sons of the two female slaves joined this
conspiracy. Laeen Suleman sent his servant Jabir to Ibrahim and Mohammed to
collect the concocted letter from the conspirators at Gujarat. Syedna came to
know of this devious development, and called all Hudud and they performed Hujjat
against Jabir and said Laanat on laeen Suleman. Syedna excommunicated Suleman
from Dawat. Jabir proceeded to Yemen with the false Nas letter. When Laeen
Suleman openly started espousing his claim to be a Dai, a tribe called Yaam fell
victim to his false claims. But rest of the faithfuls took the stand that Maula
Chand Ali was a witness to the will of Syedna Dawood bin AjabShah (R.A.) and
thus they would abide by his decision. Laeen Suleman intimidated Maula Chand Ali
and tried to pressurize him into submission. But Maula Chand Ali refused to
comply. Suleman imprisoned him in Sanaa and plundered his wealth. Laeen Suleman
started Fitnat in Yemen in 1000 A.H. After laying a claim to be a Dai, he
claimed to be the "Hujjat of Qaim". Finally, Hasan Pasha imprisoned Laeen
Suleman at the fort of Zamarmar for three years. Laeen Suleman managed to escape
from the fort and wandered in jungles and plundered the caravans of Hujjaj. He
then returned to India and established contacts with Mohammed Mukrami, and they
both started fitnat(subterfuge) and fasaad(loot and destruction) in Gujarat.
Mumineen were unergoing through a difficult phase. The two sons of the slaves,
met the 'Hakim'(Judge) and claimed 9 lac rupees from Syedna. Houses of Mumineen
were plundered, shops sealed, and they were prohibited from gathering together.
Looking at the intensity of the Fitnat, Syedna went into seclusion and appointed
Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A) to defend Dawat from the fitnat of Munafeqin.
 It
was due to the streneous efforts of Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A) that
Dawat survived in Gujarat. Syedna Shaikh Adam (R.A) suffered torture and
harassment . Similarly Syedi Aminji bin Jalal (Q.S), Amin of the Deen was
persecuted. Maula Ali Mohammad bin Firoz (Q.S) started a crusade to safeguard
momineen with extra ordinary patience.
Hudud collectively declared themselves Baraat from Laeen Suleman and remained
faithful to Syedna Dawood bin QutubShah (R.A), the true Dai of Allah. The
drunkards, the sinners and those who were notorious for their hypocrisy right
from the beginning turned out to be disloyal. The wife of Syedna Dawood bin
QutubShah (R.A) called laeena Zahra supported laeen Suleman. Laeen Suleman
instigated all 'Hukkaam's' (Minister's of State) in his favour and tortured
Mumineen. Syedna wrote two Risaala in favor of Nass and those present at the
time of Nass attached their signatures as witnesses. Laeen Suleman proceeded to
Lahore along with his hypocrites to instigate the Mughal King Jalaluddin Akbar.
He contacted Nawab Khan Khanaa and disclosed to him secrets of Dawat, bribed and
ignited a fire of animosity in Nawab's heart. Khan Khanaa sent Ahdi Kamaal Khan
to Ahmedabad to arrest Syedna(RA) and Hudud. Syedna(RA) went into seclusion.
Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) was arrested and taken to Lahore with Maula Ali Mohammad
bin Firoz (Q.S) and other Fozalaa Kiraam. Hudud Fozalaa were tortured by Laeen
to the extent of making them wear heavy chains right from Ahmedabad to Lahore
and were severely beaten throughout the journey. Kamaal Khan and his
brother-in-law Usman arrested Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A), Syedi Ali Mohammad bin
Firoz (Q.S) and other Hudud. Maula Ali Mohammad (Q.S) was beaten so severely
that he often fell unconscious; Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) was suspended upside
down, whipped and deprived of food and water. Mumineen were also not spared.
Properties of Mumineen were looted, and some had to flee from Ahmedabad. Others
wept on seeing these inhuman persecution. Syedna(RA) gave Farmaan to all the
Mumineen to recite Dua of Daf-el-Aafaat and perform two Rakaat Namaaz and pray
for the prisoners.
On reaching Lahore, King Akbar came to know of this persecution. He got enraged
and dismissed Ahdi Kamaal Khan. King Akbar entrusted this case to four Vozaraa
(ministers). Debate and Hujjat ensued between Mumineen and the supporters of
Laeen Suleman, where Mumineen always succeeded in 'Hujjat'(arguments) . One of
Vozaraa's was Shia known as Hakim Ali. He reassured Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiuddin
(R.A) that Mumineen were true Shias of Ali (S.A), and hoped to earn Fateyabi of
Amirelmumin Ali (S.A) by supporting Mumineen. In all the letter's that laeen
Suleman had written , Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A) was addressed as Dai-Al-Mutlaq.
These letters were produced before the Vozaraa's. Laeen Suleman admitted that
the letters were his. Laeen Suleman's accusations were clearly lies. Similarly,
the claim of those two sons of the Habashi women was also found to be baseless.
All unanimously agreed that the Mumineen of Syedna Dawood (R.A) were right and
Laeen Suleman was a liar. The supporters of Laeen Suleman tried to mislead King
Akbar by saying that "Syedna Dawood (R.A) had no faith in King Akbar's justice
and campaigned that Syedna Dawood (R.A) was too proud to appear personally
before the King. Akbar told Hakim Ali that "He was eager to meet Shaikh Dawood"
and ordered Hakim Ali to ask his men to bring Syedna to King Akbar and assured
Hakim Ali that Akber would honour Syedna. Hakim Ali persistently impressed upon
Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) the importance of Syedna Dawood's (R.A) visit with the
King. Ultimately Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) confided in Hakim Ali that the
whereabouts of Syedna Dawood (R.A) were unknown to him, but he promised to try
his best. Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A) left Lahore for Ahmedabad. King Akbar gave 'Amaan
Namaa'(Promise of protection) for Syedna Dawood (R.A). When Syedna Safiyuddin (R.A)
and Maulai Ali Mohammed (Q.S) reached Ahmedabad they conveyed the message to
Syedna Dawood(RA) and with the spiritual guidance from Imam-uz-Zamaan(AS),
Syedna(RA) decided to proceed to Lahore. On the way, miracles emanated wherever
Syedna(RA) went. The barren land from where Syedna Dawood (R.A) passed turned
into a garden. All the people gathered everywhere to have a 'Deedar'(glimpse) of
Syedna. The King's, the celebrities, the Muslims all vied with each other in
Hazrat of Syedna Dawood (R.A). The army came to receive Syedna Dawood (R.A) with
exceptional honor. The people of Lahore were amazed at Syedna's enlightened
countenance.
Hakim Ali politely requested Syedna to kindly stay with him and Syedna(RA)
accepted the invitation. On seeing this, laeen Suleman was dumbfounded. He
started suffering from fever. On the third day, insects were found on his
tongue, which spread gradually to cover his entire body. He perished after three
days. Laeen's companions brought laeen Suleman's dead-body to Ahmedabad and
buried him.
King Akbar used to say to His Vozaraa's that he could observe on the face of the
Syedna(RA) a particular 'Noor'(radiance). Syedna(RA) used to go the Darbar of
Akbar daily and stay there till the time of Zawaal. Being a Hafeezul Quran,
Syedna(RA) used to recite 10 chapters a day of the Quran-e-Majeed daily,
completing it in every three days. King Akbar never looked at any one else in
the Darbaar and used to gaze transfixed at Syedna Dawood's(R.A) radiant face.
Occasionally, Akber asked for some advice on a topic concerning Darbar matters
and the former was always astonished by Syedna's wisdom and vast knowledge.
It was clear now to King Akbar that the supporters of laeen Suleman were liars
and envious persecutors. King Akbar favored Syedna(RA) with a 'Khaqaani'(scroll)
written in Golden-Ink dated 1004 AH, which was dispatched to each and every
village to ensure honorable and respectful treatment. Another Farmaan was
written in golden-ink as was previously issued in 945 AH, by Humayun Akbar's
father and one by Jahangir, his son, in 1019 AH, which are preserved even today
in the collection of Dawat.
Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah (R.A) returned to Sidhpur where he visited the Mazar
of Syedi Hasan Feer shaheed (R.A) and came back to Ahmedabad on the 4th of
Moharram 1007 AH. Truth prevailed and the enemies of Dawat were humiliated. At
the entrance of the city of Ahmedabad, a perfume dealer on seeing Syedna(RA)
fell at his feet and converted to a Mumin. He himself narrates 'I saw in the
dream that the Rasulullah (S.A) has come in a cart, people gathered around him.
Rasullulah's face in the dream exactly resembled the face of Syedna Dawood bin
Qutubshah (R.A). " Such was the 'shanaat'(glory) of Syedna(RA).
In 1008 AH Syedna(RA) laid the foundation of a grand Masjid, the minarets of
which were so magnificent that the rulers of the surrounding territories were
attracted to have a glimpse of it. According to historians these minarets still
stand near Ahmedabad railway station which belong to the Masjid of Syedna Dawood
(R.A). Though it is not inhabited by Mumineen now. In those days, these areas
were better known as Rasulpur, Rajpur, and Sarangpur.
After returning from Lahore Syedna(RA) stayed in Ahmedabad for 15 years. During
this period Nawab Shaadmaan Khan tortured Syedna(RA) and even imprisoned him.
Syedna(RA) left Ahmedabad for the villages of Mumineen, till King Jahangir again
invited Syedna to settle in Ahmedabad.
In 1021 AH, illness and old age overcame Syedna(RA) and he called all the Hudud
and performed Nass in their presence on his Successor, 28th Dai-Ul-Mutlaq,
Syedna Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin (R.A). Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah's(R.A) 'wafat'(death)
took place on Sunday night, the 15th of Jamad-al-Akhar 1021 AH.
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