Noble Lineage and Sacred Heritage Through Generations
Tracing the Noble Heritage of the Qurashi Hashmi Family
Born in 1173 in Kheror, into the distinguished Qurashi Hashmi lineage, Hazrat Makhdum Abdul Rashid Haqqani carries the blessed heritage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This noble bloodline represents not just ancestral honor but a profound spiritual responsibility that shaped his life's mission.
First Wife: Kamal Bibi, his paternal and maternal cousin, and sister of Hazrat Baha-ud-Din Zakariya. This marriage strengthened familial and spiritual ties between two prominent spiritual families.
Second Wife: Raj Bibi, from the Maral family, a respected family in the region.
Third Wife: Moazam Khatoon, daughter of Sultan Nasir ud Din Mahmoud of Delhi. Their marriage was directed through a prophetic dream of Hazrat Makhdum Abdul-Rashid Haqqani while in Madinah, demonstrating his spiritual proximity to divine guidance.
Fourth Wife: Kanwal Bibi, from the Khichi Nawabs family, also married through divine instruction via a dream of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing Haqqani’s unique spiritual connection and guidance.
Hazrat Makhdum Abdul-Rashid Haqqani is credited with founding the Qadiriyyah spiritual order in the region.
He established multiple hospices, notably in Multan and Shah Sadar Pur Dunyapur, which provided education, spiritual guidance, and social services to the local populace.
His title, Haqqani, reflected his exemplary piety, compassion, and devotion to Allah, embodying his spiritual and social philosophy in every action.
Through his children, particularly his sons Makhdum Abubakar Sultan, Hazrat Makhdum Muhammad, Hazrat Makhdum Hassan Katal, and Hazrat Sadar Uddin Qatal, Haqqani ensured the continuation of spiritual, educational, and social reform initiatives.
The hospices and teachings established by him remained centers of spiritual learning and social welfare, sustaining his legacy for generations.
His family’s work reinforced Islamic principles in the region, enhanced community cohesion, and promoted social justice and moral guidance.
Through his lineage, both by blood and spiritual tutelage, Hazrat Makhdum Abdul-Rashid Haqqani’s influence extended beyond his lifetime, shaping the spiritual and social landscape of Multan and surrounding areas.
Direct lineage to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Maternal link to Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani
Generations of spiritual and temporal leadership
The Sacred Genealogy and Spiritual Succession
The Times and Circumstances That Shaped His Mission
Born in Kheror during the height of the Islamic Golden Age in the Indian subcontinent, when learning and spirituality flourished under various Islamic dynasties.
At age 15, following his father's death, he demonstrated extraordinary wisdom in governing Kheror state, balancing spiritual duties with administrative responsibilities.
Sultan Shahabuddin Ghauri personally invited him to serve in Multan, recognizing his unique ability to combine spiritual authority with effective governance.
Thirty years of dedicated service that transformed Multan from a city of anarchy and heretical influence into a beacon of orthodox Islamic learning and spirituality.
His passing marked the end of a transformative era, but his spiritual influence and the institutions he established continued to guide generations of seekers.
The People Who Shaped His Character and Mission
Leader of Kheror State
Instilled in him the principles of just governance and the responsibility that comes with leadership. His early death placed the burden of leadership on young shoulders, shaping his character through responsibility.
Connection to Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani
Through his mother's family, he inherited the mystical traditions and Sufi wisdom that would become central to his spiritual mission and the establishment of the Qadiriyyah order.
Spiritual and Academic Mentors
The scholars and spiritual guides of Kheror who recognized his potential and nurtured his understanding of Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and mystical practices from an early age.