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I become thou, you become me; I be body you be the soul, so as
nobody could say, I'm apart from you.
Amir ul Shaura Khawaja Abul-Hasan Amir Khusrau Dehalwi, r.a.
He was a great and prolific poet. His poetic name ( pseudonym )
became so popular that people forgot his real name. His real
name was Abul-Hasan, pseudonym Amir Khusrau and 'Yaminuddin',
was his title.
He wished not had a title, similar to the rich men, and
mentioned it to the Mahboobe-e Elahee. He said, "On the day of
Resurrection People will call you Mohammed's (s.a.w.s.)
admirer."
Birth and Parentage: Born in 651 Hijri or 1253 AD in Eitta,
District Patiala, of Amir Saifuddin Mahmood, who was one of the
nobles of Hazara, Balakh. Chingez Khan's incursions loomed large
on them so Saifuddin Mahmood migrated to India during the reign
of Sultan Altutmish, joined the court, and settled down at Eitta,
District Patiala.
Because of his exceptional abilities he rose to a high and
trusted rank in the court. Here he was married to the daughter
of a noble, Imadul Mulk, who bore him three sons: Aizauddin Ali
Shah, Hisamuddin, and Abul-Hasan; who was the youngest.
Education: His first tutor was his own father who died when he
was merely nine years of age, then his maternal grand father,
Imadul Mulk, took over the responsibility of their ( three
brothers) education and up-bringing. His two elder brothers also
gave their attention to his education. Consequently, he acquired
proficiency in all material and intellectual subjects and was
regarded a scholar of high repute. He was an intelligent and
prolific poet, and sang melodiously innovated Qawwali, and
invented several musical instruments. In addition to, he was a
good prose writer.
Pledge of Obedience and Spiritual Heir: While he was eight he
went with his father and other members of family to Hazrat
Nizamuddin's residence. His father wished him to select his
guide and teacher himself. Others went in but he stayed outside
thinking that if he ( Hazrat Nizamuddin ) were a perfect saint
he would summon him himself. So, Hazrat Nizamuddin's spiritual
powers revealed to him his dilemma. He sent his servant to bring
him in. Amir Khusrau was so much impressed of his personality
that he accepted him his teacher and spiritual guide, entered
the fold. Soon he became the dearest of his disciples and in due
course of time, was granted the robe of his spiritual heir.
Prayers and Meditation: Despite his association with the court
he continued to pray and meditate and traveled speedily on the
road of conduct. Every night he recited seven chapters of the
Holy Qur'an, melodiously after the Tahajjud prayer. The
chronicles mention that he kept fasts continuously for forty
years. He was engrossed every time in the intense love of God.
There was so much incinerating heat generated in his heart that
whatever he wore burnt on the chest. Hazrat Nizammuddin once
said about it "If asked on the Day of Resurrection ( day of
judgment ), what have you brought? I would say the heat from the
bosom of the Turk." Turk, being the nick name of Hazrat Amir
Khusro, RA.
Deep attachment to his Teacher: He loved his teacher deeply and
spent most of his time with him. His teacher Hazrat Nizamuddin
loved him more than any other of his disciples, even more than
his spiritual heir, Hazrat Nasiruddin Roshan Chiragh Dehlavi.
Once the Mahboob-e-Elahi said, "I am annoyed by all even by
myself sometimes, but never by you."
Buying his teacher's and guide’s sandals for half a million
(500,000) Rupees and carry them back on his head, out of
respect, in the presence of Hazrat Nizamuddin, shows his deep
love and faith for the spiritual guide and teacher i.e. Hazrat
Nizamuddin Aulia, RA.
His Poetry: He was not only a mystic but also a Persian poet of
great caliber. His verses are available. One of his Urdu ghazal
is found. Besides, he was extremely sweet of tongue and
interested in music.
Books : He wrote about 92 books some of them are; Rahatul
Mohibbeen, Tohfatus Saghir, Ghairatul Kamal, Moghzan-e Asrar-e
Nizami, Sheerin-Khusrau, Laila Majnoon, Aina-e Sikandari, Hasht
Bahisht, Tajul Fatuh, Tughlaq Nama, Manaquib-e Hind.
Revelations and Miracles: It is said that when Sheikh Abul Fateh
Multani was saying his funeral prayers, and raised hands to
bless him, he ( Amir Khusro, RA ) got up and recited a Persian
couplet.
Death: Amir Khusrau was extremely grieved at the demise of his
teacher. He was not in Delhi at the time and had gone to
Lucknow. On hearing the news he returned to Delhi post haste and
retired to his teacher's grave; resigned the service, gave away
all his wealth to the poor, and needy, spent six months in
mourning and in the end died in 725 Hijri. He was buried near
the tomb of his teacher on a slightly raised platform popularly
called as Chabootra-e Yaran" in 725 Hijri or 1325 AD.
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Biography by: Shansha Taji
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