
Hazrat Haji Jalal-ud-Din (1890–1991), a respected religious and spiritual personality of Charar-e-Sharief, is remembered for his deep devotion to Allah, association with Sufi traditions and unwavering commitment to his principles.
Born in 1890 to Haji Ghulam Rasool, popularly known as Lassa Haji, Haji Jalal-ud-Din belonged to a prominent Zaildar family. He owned nearly 1,200 kanals of land and served as the Mutawalli of the revered Ziarat of Hazrat Alamdar-e-Kashmir. Known for his commanding personality, dignity and self-respect, he enjoyed considerable respect among the people.
Haji Jalal-ud-Din was known for his simple, disciplined and spiritually inclined lifestyle. He regularly offered Namaz, maintained personal cleanliness and extended respect and hospitality to Pirs and Faqirs. A Darvesh known as Amma Sahib Bala stayed at his residence for a considerable period and eventually passed away there.
His personality reflected strong principles, personal honour and an uncompromising sense of self-respect. Accounts of his life recall that he rarely went out to receive visiting political leaders, regardless of their stature. He was also regarded as a trustworthy person who guarded confidences and maintained a dignified public presence.
Deeply devoted to Wazaif and Zikr-e-Ilahi, he would sometimes enter a state of spiritual ecstasy (Fana), becoming so absorbed in remembrance that he would walk barefoot. He was known as a Dam-baz and disliked music and dance. His knowledge of the history of the Rishi tradition was particularly remarkable. He would also explain and interpret the poetry of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Nund Rishi.
Haji Sahib married five times during his lifetime. His first marriage took place in a respected family at Habba Kadal, Srinagar. Following the death of his first wife, he married into the Kawsus family, where he married twice. His fourth marriage took place in an affluent family at Khanqah-e-Moula, while his fifth was solemnised in Charar-e-Sharief with the daughter of Waiz Asad Shah, belonging to the Waiz family.
He had ten children, including Haji Bashir Ahmad, Haji Nazir Ahmad, Haji Ghulam Rasool, Javeeda Jalal-ud-Din, Haji Shafiq Ahmad, Haji Jaan Ahmad and Haji Younis Ahmad.
The spiritual legacy and tradition of Sajjada Nashini associated with Haji Jalal-ud-Din continues through his youngest son, Haji Younis Ahmad.
Hazrat Haji Jalal-ud-Din passed away in 1991 at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual devotion, personal discipline, dignity and attachment to Kashmir's rich Rishi-Sufi heritage.
Hazrat Haji Jalal-ud-Din (1890–1991), a respected religious and spiritual personality of Charar-e-Sharief, is remembered for his deep devotion to Allah, association with Sufi traditions and unwavering commitment to his principles.
Born in 1890 to Haji Ghulam Rasool, popularly known as Lassa Haji, Haji Jalal-ud-Din belonged to a prominent Zaildar family. He owned nearly 1,200 kanals of land and served as the Mutawalli of the revered Ziarat of Hazrat Alamdar-e-Kashmir. Known for his commanding personality, dignity and self-respect, he enjoyed considerable respect among the people.
Haji Jalal-ud-Din was known for his simple, disciplined and spiritually inclined lifestyle. He regularly offered Namaz, maintained personal cleanliness and extended respect and hospitality to Pirs and Faqirs. A Darvesh known as Amma Sahib Bala stayed at his residence for a considerable period and eventually passed away there.
His personality reflected strong principles, personal honour and an uncompromising sense of self-respect. Accounts of his life recall that he rarely went out to receive visiting political leaders, regardless of their stature. He was also regarded as a trustworthy person who guarded confidences and maintained a dignified public presence.
Deeply devoted to Wazaif and Zikr-e-Ilahi, he would sometimes enter a state of spiritual ecstasy (Fana), becoming so absorbed in remembrance that he would walk barefoot. He was known as a Dam-baz and disliked music and dance. His knowledge of the history of the Rishi tradition was particularly remarkable. He would also explain and interpret the poetry of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Nund Rishi.
Haji Sahib married five times during his lifetime. His first marriage took place in a respected family at Habba Kadal, Srinagar. Following the death of his first wife, he married into the Kawsus family, where he married twice. His fourth marriage took place in an affluent family at Khanqah-e-Moula, while his fifth was solemnised in Charar-e-Sharief with the daughter of Waiz Asad Shah, belonging to the Waiz family.
He had ten children, including Haji Bashir Ahmad, Haji Nazir Ahmad, Haji Ghulam Rasool, Javeeda Jalal-ud-Din, Haji Shafiq Ahmad, Haji Jaan Ahmad and Haji Younis Ahmad.
The spiritual legacy and tradition of Sajjada Nashini associated with Haji Jalal-ud-Din continues through his youngest son, Haji Younis Ahmad.
Hazrat Haji Jalal-ud-Din passed away in 1991 at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual devotion, personal discipline, dignity and attachment to Kashmir's rich Rishi-Sufi heritage.
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