The Five Sons of Hazrat Shah Aijaz Ahmed Sabri (RA)
The Noble Descendants of the Quddusi Sabri lineage at Kaliyar Sharif
Hazrat Shah Aijaz Ahmed Sabri (RA) was blessed with five sons who each played significant roles in the spiritual and administrative affairs of Dargah Huzoor Sabir Pak (RA) at Kaliyar Sharif. Each son contributed uniquely to the preservation and propagation of the Chishti Sabri legacy.
Hazrat Shah Mansoor Aijaz Quddusi Sabri Sahab
The eldest among his brothers, he became the Sajjada Nasheen after his father. Hazrat Shah Mansoor Sahab led the spiritual and administrative responsibilities of the shrine with great dignity and wisdom. He was recognized for his leadership and devotion to the dargah’s traditions.
Hazrat Shah Masroor Aijaz Quddusi Sabri Sahab
He managed all the legal and official matters of the Dargah with exceptional skill. Respected for his political understanding and wisdom, he played a crucial role in maintaining the dargah’s affairs and its relationships with various stakeholders.
Hazrat Shah Wamiq Aijaz Quddusi Sabri Sahab
He actively participated in all the rituals of Dargah Huzoor Sabir Pak (RA) while also managing the family’s farmlands and orchards. His dedication to both spiritual practices and practical responsibilities exemplified the balanced approach of the Sabri tradition.
Hazrat Shah Manzar Aijaz Quddusi Sabri Sahab
He worked alongside his elder brother Hazrat Shah Mansoor Aijaz in the affairs of the Dargah, providing dedicated support in guiding the disciples and devotees. His compassionate approach to spiritual guidance earned him respect among the followers of the dargah.
Hazrat Shah Shibli Aijaz Quddusi Sabri Sahab
The youngest and most cherished among the brothers, he was adored by every household of Kaliyar Sharif. Known for his kind heart, humility, and ever-present smile, he possessed a sweet nature and generous spirit that endeared him to all.
The Tragic Loss of Hazrat Shah Shibli Aijaz
Destiny had written a painful tragedy for the Quddusi family. One day, at the tender age of 24, Hazrat Shah Shibli secretly went with a friend to bathe in the canal of Kaliyar Sharif. Hours passed, but he did not return.
The shocking news spread rapidly throughout Kaliyar. The entire village gathered around the canal. His elder brothers – Hazrat Shah Mansoor, Hazrat Shah Masroor, Hazrat Shah Wamiq, and Hazrat Shah Manzar – along with the community, searched endlessly, but the water current was too strong.
Sajjadah Nasheen Hazrat Shah Mansoor ordered the flow of the canal to be stopped to facilitate the search. For two days, the whole of Kaliyar was drowned in grief. Every shop and household remained closed as no one was willing to return to normal life until their beloved Shibli Miya was found.
Finally, Sajjadah Nasheen Mansoor Aijaz presented himself in the holy court of Huzoor Sabir Pak (RA) and wept, saying: “O my Master Sabir, I wish to lay my younger brother to rest at your blessed feet. Grant us Your mercy.”
As if by divine will, a Sikh devotee of Huzoor Sabir Pak (RA), Sardar Gurvinder Singh, brought news that a body had risen at Sonali Bridge near Roorkee. When the family and villagers reached there, their hearts sank – it was none other than the jewel of the Quddusi family, Hazrat Shah Shibli Aijaz.
His lifeless body was given ghusl, and with immense sorrow, he was laid to rest in the holy precincts of Dargah Huzoor Sabir Pak (RA). This heartbreaking incident shook not only the Quddusi family but the entire town of Kaliyar. To this day, his memory lives on in the hearts of all as the most beloved son of the family and of the people of Kaliyar.