Moulana Maseehullah Khan: A Brief Biography

Maseehul Ummat, Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Maseehullah Khan Sherwaani Saahib, was one of the greatest authorities of Tasawwuf in our times. He hailed from the renowned and distinguished Sherwaani family of Sayyids.

Hadhratjee , was extremely pious from a very young age and loved to perform nafl (optional) Salaah, Tahajjud and Zikr. Born a saint, he was from an early age an embodiment of piety and sterling qualities. His virtue, excellence of character, simplicity and dignity were acknowledged by all who came into contact with him even during his childhood. A considerable part of his time during childhood was spent in zikr and nafal acts of Ibaadah. A favourite occupation of his during his early youth was to sit in the company of the Swaaliheen and Awliyaa.

Hadhratjee was sent to Jalalabad by his sheikh and mentor, Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi aalar. It was here then that he spent the rest of his life serving the Deen of Allah. His mission in life was the reformation of the ummah. People from all over India and many foreign countries would present themselves at the khaanqah or write to him for naseehah (advice). Hadhratjee also ran the Madrasah Miftaahul Uloom in Jalalabad and taught many senior subjects including Bukhaari Shareef.

Hadhratjee passed away on a Thursday night, 17 Jumadal Ula 1413, corresponding to 13 November 1992 and is buried in the graveyard next to the Madrasah alongside his beloved ustaadh, Mufti Saeed Ahmad Saahib. May Allah Ta'ala fill his qabar with noor and bless him with the highest stages in Jannatul Firdaus. Aameen.