Biography
Biography of Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen
Prestige and Genealogy
Importance of Genealogy
The achievements of the forefathers not only pride the new generation but also persuade them to perform great marvels.
On this basis, genealogy or family background hold great importance among the civilized and intellectual societies.
However, now numerous forms of development are in place for the vastly spread population. The modern era does not emphasize much on genealogy, like the era two to three hundred years back.
How is a Man or Clan Recognized?
Recognition of a man or clan does not mean merely knowing his name, profession or the names of his ancestors. Instead, many factors are involved in 'recognition'.
In which fields of life have they been excelling and performing marvelous deeds. Such achievements and traits of the ancestors are the cause of recognition of the new generation.
Furthermore, they also become the reason of their brought up and guidance per their splendid traditions.
Spiritual Heritage
Tribe of Prophet Mohammad
The Best Genealogy
The Prophet Mohammad belonged to Banu Hashim the clan of Quraysh tribe. This tribe is the best of all the genealogies of the universe.
Hadiths About Quraysh Tribe
Born in the Best Clan
Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was an Arab. He was undoubtedly born in the best clan or tribe.
These authentic narrations establish the excellence of the Prophet's lineage and the special status granted to his tribe by Allah Almighty.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRESTIGE AND GENEALOGY
Understanding the Islamic perspective on lineage, honor, and true nobility
Genealogy
Lineage & Bloodline
Genealogy represents the origin, race or bloodline of a person. It denotes ancestral heritage and family lineage passed through generations.
The genealogy of Holy Prophet connects back to Prophet Ishmael. He is from 'Bani Ishmael' - the nation originating from Prophet Ishmael's brother Prophet Isaaq, from which Prophet Moses, Christ and other prophets came.
Enlargement and spread in progeny of one person forms a genealogy. Every genealogy ultimately traces back to a single individual ancestor.
Prestige
Honor & Achievements
Prestige refers to the honor, respect and greatness earned by an individual through their character, achievements and piety.
Wisdom, piety, knowledge, spiritual insight (Faqr), mysticism, prophethood, or any other form of sagacity that brings honor and respect.
Unlike genealogy which is inherited, prestige is earned through personal effort, character development and spiritual growth.
Ibn Khaldun's Analysis of Prestige Through Generations
Founder Generation
The founder establishes family prestige through immense effort, struggle and achievement. They deeply value the qualities that brought them honor and never compromise them.
Second Generation
The son who witnessed his father's struggle preserves the family values and achievements. While dedicated, the connection is more observational than experiential.
Third Generation
Adopts ancestral ways through emulation rather than understanding. Family honor appears intact but prestige becomes superficial rather than substantive.
Fourth Generation
Loses connection to ancestral struggle. Views prestige as inherent right rather than earned honor. Often abandons the very qualities that established family greatness.
Islamic Teachings on Lineage & Honor
Historical Context
In the Prophet's time, educated individuals studied genealogical science. Umar Bin Khattab was among forty experts in Arab genealogy. While less emphasized today, many still value community heritage after religious identity.
Sultan Bahoo's Example
Sultan Bahoo took pride in his Awan clan, descendants of Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Islam permits pride in righteous heritage but forbids arrogance, vanity or looking down upon others based on lineage.
Divine Warnings Against Arrogance
Arrogance based on genealogy makes people devalue others, even those more educated or pious. This hidden spiritual disease causes people to avoid socializing with those they consider beneath them and manifests during moments of anger.
The True Standard of Superiority in Islam
Divine Guidance on True Nobility and Spiritual Excellence
Prophetic Guidance on True Excellence
The Ultimate Truth About Human Excellence
Islamic teachings establish the fundamental equality of all human beings while recognizing that true superiority comes not from lineage or worldly status, but from spiritual excellence and righteousness.
The Final Verdict: In Islam, genealogy serves only for identification, while prestige is earned through piety, knowledge, and good deeds. The only true measure of a person's worth is their consciousness of Allah and their commitment to spiritual excellence (Faqr). This divine standard transcends all man-made distinctions of race, tribe, and social status, offering every human being the opportunity to achieve the highest ranks in the sight of Allah.
Genealogical Tree of Prophet Mohammad
Before discussing further, it is necessary to elaborate the genealogy of Prophet Mohammad. Understanding the noble lineage of the Final Messenger helps appreciate the divine wisdom in his selection and the preservation of his sacred ancestry.
Islamic scholars have meticulously preserved the Prophet's genealogy through two main approaches: some traced from his father Abdullah up to Prophet Adam, while others documented from Abdullah to Prophet Abraham, demonstrating comprehensive scholarship.
The most reliable scholarly position confirms that the lineage from Abdullah to Adnan is authentically documented through multiple reliable chains of transmission, making it the established authentic record.
The Holy Prophet himself, when describing his genealogical tree, consistently ended at Adnan and never proceeded beyond. This prophetic practice was emulated by prominent companions including Umar ibn Khattab, who also described his lineage only up to Adnan.
While historians universally agree that Adnan descends from Prophet Ishmael, son of Prophet Abraham, we honor the prophetic tradition by beginning the genealogical tree from Adnan as the authenticated starting point.
Islamic Perspective
Genealogy in Islam serves to establish relationships, preserve family ties, and recognize the divine wisdom in Allah's selection of lineages for specific purposes.
The preservation of the Prophet's genealogy demonstrates Allah's divine planning and the careful selection of the purest lineage for the Final Messenger.
While Islam encourages knowing one's lineage, it strictly prohibits arrogance based on genealogy. True nobility comes from piety and righteousness, not mere lineage.
Markedly, Islam permits knowing and describing one's prestige and genealogy in the best words. Numerous Hadiths verify it as a Sunna of the Holy Prophet - when done with positive pride free from arrogance, and as gratitude to Allah for being born in a righteous lineage.
Family Lineage
Adi ibn Ka'b to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
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The Spiritual Prestige
We elaborated the prestige and genealogy of our spiritual guide Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman. Although, he does not believe in racial pride. We have discussed his family background and other details, so his disciples and devotees may get to know him better.
He never affixed title of his caste or community with his name. His creed is only piety. Whenever he is asked about his community or sect, the answer is always the following verse of Bulleh Shah:
میں شوہ عنایت پایا اے
The Prestige of Faqr
Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman belongs to the greatest prestige of the universe i.e. Faqr. Faqr is the best blessing of the universe and the greatest standard of prestige and eminence.
Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman has himself earned the prestige of Faqr for his family. Faqr is the unique spiritual legacy of Holy Prophet. Therefore, he belongs to this sacred spiritual progeny.
The Noble Lineage
As regards of lineage, Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman belongs to the Arain caste. This community has a rich spiritual heritage with numerous pious individuals honored with sainthood.
Spiritual Legacy of Arain Community
• Bulleh Shah's spiritual guide Inayat Hussain
• Sher Mohammad (Sharaqpur)
• Karam Elahi
Apart from them, countless Saints belonged to this community (For detail, consult Saleem-ul-Tawarikh and other books upon Arain history).
After migrating from Arab to India (Sub-continent), this community settled in the regions of Multan and Uch (District Bahawalpur). Even today, hundreds of graves and shrines of its Saints are present there.
On this basis Uch is called Uch Sharif (the esteemed Uch) out of respect.
In short, Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman is noble not only in lineage, but also in regard to genealogy. As he belongs to the great community of Arain that is among the blue blood castes.
Earned Spiritual Excellence
Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen's elders, especially his great grandfather and father were eminent in asceticism and possessed high levels in mysticism. Nonetheless, in the present era, he is the perfect and accomplished Mystic of the Arain community.
He did not inherit the wealth of Faqr. Rather he attained this blessing due to his unprecedented struggle, sincerity and ardent love for Allah, Allah's Prophet and his spiritual guide.
He did not find inner peace despite of having all the worldly wealth. This led him to the search of the Divine Truth. He successfully passed all the hardships and trials in Faqr. Eventually, Sultan ul Ashiqeen reached at the exalted level of the perfectly accomplished spiritual guide of the present era.
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