Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

Jan 14, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

The shrine of Budhal Faqir is recognised as one of the prominent shrines in Shikarpur district. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres from Shikarpur town and easily accessible via Lodara village on the Shikarpur-Jacobabad Road. Budhal Faqir Unar was a renowned Qadiri Sufi saint and poet who was born in Bakhshi Unar village in 1865 to Faqir Abdul Wasih Unar. Concerning his date of birth, Anandram Toutaldas Rajani, who compiled Risalo Budhal Faqir in 1941, asserts that he was born in 1865.

Dec 6, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

The necropolis of Qalandar, locally called Qalandar Jo Muqam, is a historical site located in the Thano Bula Khan taluka of Jamshoro district. It is about 45 kilometres north of the town of Thano Bula Khan and 7 kilometres from Thano Arib Khan. The cemetery derives its name from Qalandar, a figure believed to have belonged to the Birahmani tribe. This cemetery is recognised for its remarkable stone-carved graves, some of which date back to the 18th century.

Nov 30, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

Gujar Khan tehsil is known for its numerous shrines dedicated to Chishti saints, which can be found throughout the area. Two notable Chishti Sufi saints, Khwaja Maulana Muhammad Hussain Chishti Hyderi and Khwaja Khan Muhammad Chishti, were deputies (Khulfa) of Khwaja Pir Syed Hyder Ali Shah Jalalpuri from Gujar Khan. Khwaja Pir Syed Hyder Ali Shah was the deputy of Khwaja Shamsuddin alias Pir Sial (d 1883), who was himself deputy of Khwaja Shah Muhammad Suleiman Taunsvi alias Pir Pathan (d 1850).

Nov 24, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

Garhi Yasin, in the Shikarpur district, is recognised for its significant contributions to Islamic scholarship and spiritual leadership. Numerous scholars and saints from this region have played a pivotal role in the dissemination of Islamic teachings. Among them, Maulana Muhammad Hashim Soomro and his descendants have been particularly prominent in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan.

Oct 26, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

Shikarpur is home to several historical tombs, found not only within the city but also in various villages and towns throughout the district. Most of these tombs were constructed during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The oldest tomb in Shikarpur is the mausoleum of Syed Mehar Shah Ghazi, the town's earliest mystic. There are two versions of the story regarding Syed Mehar Shah Ghazi's arrival in Shikarpur.