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:: Shuhadaas and Waliyatullahs in Erwadi Main Durgah ::
The divine Graves of Emperor Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed badusha along with His kith and kin is found in the Main dargah campus. Also the Holy Graves of other important Shuhadaas and in laws of Badusha Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed is found inside the premises. A ver big mosque which can accommodate 10,0000 pilgrims for every prayer is also found inside the Main dargha campus . The single mammoth minaret which is around 250 foot adds to the glory of Erwadi. It can be viewed from any of the shores in Ramanathapuram District and this acts as a virtual Lighthouse to the Fishermen in Ervadi and adjacent villages.
Shuhadaas in Main Dargah
The main shrine (Dargah) in Erwadi is the holiest place in Tamilnadu because it is mixed with the soil of madinah. Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed and most of his family members, close relatives and other shuhadaas' grave is found in the main dragha. The big hall of the Shrine of Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shahid was constructed by Eiatibar khan, during the time of The Nawab of Arcot. The main Dargah has three entrances. It is fully opened except for the dargahs. Thousands of pilgrims stay here in the mixture of madinah's soil which is supposed to cure all kind of fatal diseases with the blessings of Shahid Badusha.
Qutb Syed Abutahir Madani Shaheed
Qutb syed Aboothahir madhani Shaheed Radiyallhu Ta'ala anhu was the elder son of Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed badhusha and Seyyida Zainab @ Syed Ali Fathima Radiyallah ta'ala anha. Qutb Syed Abutahir was born in Madinah al Munawwara while his father Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed was the emperor of Madinah. Syed Abuthahir Shaheed spent his childhood days in Madinah for the cause of education. Syed Abootahir Shaheed felt very ecstatic and proud to be brought up in the soil of Madinah, the home of Prophet Muhammad, their ancestral forefather. When Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed quit the Empire of Madinah to spread Islam in the South Asian countries like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, he took his family amidst stringent hardships. Qutb Syed Abootahir was around 16 years old during this travel. Qutb Syed Abootahir madhani Shaheed spent his entire life for the sake of spreading Islam. He participated in the rigorous war with the pandiya kings of Bouthiramanickapattinam in the age of 18, like his forefathers Imam Ali Akbar and Imam Qasim ibn Hasan raziyallah Ta'ala anhumaa did in the battle of Karbala. Hazrath Qutb Syed Abutahir presided a wing in the war without any hesitation. In the war many ministers of King Vickram Pandiyan and finally the only prince of Pandiya Kingdom, Indra Pandiyan was killed by Hazrat Syed Aootahir shaheed, because of which the war was stopped for a while. King Vikrama Pandiyan, after discussing with magicians again started the war, in which Qutb Syed Abutahir Raziyallah Ta'ala anhu was martyred in the age of 18. As Allah says in Quran "Think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord; Al-Qur'aan 3:169". Hazrat Syed Abootahir Shaheed is alive blessings thousands of pilgrims daily. As Khlaifa Haroon Rasheed Levvai a Huqdhar (Share Holder) says in his Tamil poetry, Um vaasal munnaley mannum marundhu aagudhayya..!!!, which means (Even) soil (of Madinah) turns a medicine in your campus, lakhs of people who come to seek refuge from magical maladies and other incurable illness find their remedy from the soil of erwadi dargah.
Seyyida Fatimatul Barqa Amma
Fathima Al Barqa, was born in Madinah and spent her life there. She was married to King Syed Ahamad Raziyallah Ta'ala anhu the then emperor of madinah. She was very much God fearing. King Syed Ahmad Raziyallah ta'ala anhu and Syeida Fathima Barqa raziyallah ta'ala anha had two sons Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, Hazrat Syed Ismail Shaheed and a daughter Seyyida Rabi'aa Raziyallah ta'ala anha. When Prophet ordered her son Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Raziyallah to travel to India to spread Islam, Bibi Seyyida Fathinathul Baqa also showed her keen interest to leave the country for the sake of Islam. She also adviced all her children, grand children and other muslim women to start their journey for the sake of Islam. She was the head of the troop of Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shahid badusha. Fatimatul Barqa Amma consoled and gave the words of courage whenever her son Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shahid badusha feels disgusted. She encouraged in spreading of Islam and bringing people to Islam and taking part in Jihad for the sake of Islam. Her entire life was spent for the sake of Islam leaving the throne of madinah Al munawwara and travelling to India with a plethora of difficulties.
Seyyida Rabi'aa Amma
Seyyidha Rabiaa radiyallah tala anha is the sister of Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibraheem shahid and daughter of hazrat badhusha Syed Ahmad Radiyallah ta'ala anhu who came along with Him all the way from Madinah. Raabiyaa amma was pregnent while Her brother Sulthan Syed Ebraaheem started to India leaving the throne of Madinah. So, all the memebers of the family advices Rabiya amma not to start to Madinah. But Hazrat Seyyida Raabi'aa strictly refused to stay in Madhinaa and started along with Her Holy brother Hazrat Sultan Syed Ebrahim shaheed, with her new born infant. So, Rabiaa amma is also called as Jachchca Bibi Amma by Urdu speaking people. The dharga of Raabi'ya Amma is located at the extreme eastern end of Ervadi main dhargha campus. People entering Dhurgha campus from the eastern entrance can find the Durgha of Rabiya amma nearby. Its one the oldest Dhurga in Ervadi shariff. Gents are not allowed inside the dhargah and Females are allowed to stay. people affected from mental and magical illness throng the dargah in large numbers and find them cured mostly within 40 nights.
Seyyida Zainab @ Syed Ali Fathima Amma
Seyyida Zainab Raziyallah ta'ala anhaa is the wife of Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, and the Holy mother of Qutb Syed Aboothaahir madni shaheed radiyallah ta'ala anhu. Shaheed badhusha married Seyyida Zainab (Syed Ali Fathima) since she was from a very glorious and God fearing family in Madinah. right from the childhood days Seyyida Zainab was very much God fearing, she was ready to sacrifice anything for the sake of Allah. She gave birth to two children Badhusha Syed Aboothahir and Hazrat Seyyidina Zainul Aabideen Radiyallah ta'ala anhuma with the marriage of badusha naayagam. She brought up Her children in the same way of love towards Islam as their parents and forefathers were. When Qutb Syed Ebraahim shaheed started for India, the two children were just becoming youth, but still their Taqwa thought by their Holy mother SSeyyida Zainab @ Syed Ali Fatima made them to support. Zainab Syed Ali Fathima also insisted their child the importance of supporting their Holy father in spreading Islam. So, Zainab Syed Ali Fathima Amma's children also travelled with enthusiasam and reached India.In the war with pandiyas, Syed Aboothahir Shaheed was martyred, and when the Holy body of Qutb Aboothahir madhni was brought before Seyyida Zainab, she was shocked to see more than 72 cuts of arrows in the face of His son who is just 17 years old for no sake but for the sake of Allah. Since Her son lost His life in this world and the atrocities which He faced was only for the sake of Allah, Zainab raliyallah taala anhaa was very much patient as Her Grand mother Zaynab bint Ali was patient looking at the atrocities of Karbala. This is the best ever Amal. 17 years old Son being killed by enemies before the eyes of a mother for no sake but Islam, this is the most likely deeed towards Allah. But still, when pandiyas were defeated and Badhusha nayagam Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed raziyallah ta'ala anhu captured teh throne, Zainab Syed 'Ali fathima amma was given the throne as Empress. Nothing to live in this world after the Shahadat of Qutb Abutahir, Zainab Syed A'li fatima amma refused to accept the throne, but still was made to do so accepting it as the fate of Allah. Zainab Syed Alee fathimaa amma was teh empress of Bouthiramanickapattinam province for more than 12 years. She attained wafat and was funered very close to the grave of her husband Hazrat Sulthaan Syed Ibraaheem Shahidh Rali.. Zainab Syed 'Alee faathimaa ammaas Dhurgha can be found as the second from the western entrance of Erwadi amin dargha. Thousands of pilgrims daily and lakhs during festival time visit the Holy grave of Zainab Syed A'lee fathimah radiyallah tala anhaa for all their wishes coming true with holy waseela. Unmarried girls, Childless women and ladies with fatal illness who are brought to the Holy Grave of Zainab Syed Ali fatimah amma and found to get their wishes answered in a very short time.
Hazrat Syed Zainul Aabideen Shaheed
Hazrat Syed Zainul aabideen Shahid is the Brother in law of Hazrat Qutb Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, the emperor. Zainul Aabideen shaheed was a stubborn supporter of Hazrat Qutb Sultan Syed Ibraheem Shahid during His voyage and His war with pandiyas.He is the brother of Seyyida Zainab @ Syed Ali Fatima Raliyallah ta'ala anhaa and uncle of the Prince hazrat Qutb Syed Abutahir madani Shahid Radiyallah ta'la anhu. Bbadhusha Naayagam was very much comfortable during the war because of the presence of His brother in law Hazrat Zainul Aabideen Shaheedh who withstanding the oppose from the enemies used different war tacticts and gave useful suggestions regarding the war plan that fortified Shaheed badusha after the passing away of His holy son Syed Aboothair Shaheedh. The relationship between Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheedh and Hazrat Zainul Aabidheen Shaheed was very much colsely bonded. people who knew the history of Erwadi war will give the example of Shaheed badusha and Zainul Aabidheen shaheedh if two Brothers in law are closely associated. Hazrat Zainul Aabidheen was also killed in the war finally and attained martyrdom which was the final desire of everyone who travelled with Badusha nayagam. He was funered very closely to Janaab Shaheedh, and His Holy grave is found to the right of the Holy Grave of Shaheedh Badusha Nayagam in Erwadi Dargha main campus.
Hazrat Syed Shamsuddin Makki Shaheed
Hazrat Shamsuddin Shahid Raziyallah tala anhu was the Emperor of Makkah al-Mukarramah, the Holiest Place of muslims where the Ka'abatullah shariff is located, during the time when Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shahid was ruling madinah and started towards India.Hazrat Shamsuddin shaheed was one among the few who renounced their empire and their throne fro the sake of Islam. Hazrat Shamsuddeen Shahed Radiyallah Ta'ala anhu gave up the throne of Makkah to join Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed to travel to South Asia to spread Islam. During His regime, people were very much calm and quiet performing the rituals of Hajj and the Empire Shamsudhdheen Shaheedh was fully involved in the service of Allah's home. Though Hazrat Shamsuddeen was very much comfortable with the throne, his mind was fully sorrounded by the thoughts of spreading Islam.So, when Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed wrote letter about His travel to India Hazrat Shamsuddeen shaheedh whole heartedly accepted the offer and joined the group of Shahid Badushah with large number of His troop.During the voyage Hazrat Shamsuddheen Shahid was fully along with Sahid badusha helping Him all the way. After reaching India and during the course of war between the Arabs and Pandiyans Hazrat Shamsuddeen Shahid's role was very vital. Being a King, Hazrat Shamsuddeen Shaheed helped Badhushaah Nayagam a lot in strategising the course of the war. His suggestions worked many a time which finally gave victory to the Shaheed badhusha's troop. To be a true martyr as per his willingness, Allah blessed Hazrat Shamsuddin Shahid with Shahaadat. Hazrat Shamsuddeen shahid was also killed by the Pandiya's in war and was funered very closely to the right side of Basha nayagam. As per Hazarat Shamsuddeen's order through dream, His holy grave is kept open to Sun light and rain to fall on it. The Holy grave of hazrat Shamsuddin shaheed is found adjacent on the left side of the Northen end of the main dargha and close to the Dargha shariff of His neighbours Hazrat Syed Qamaruddin Shaheedh Raliyallahu Taala anhu and Syed Nooruddin Shahidh Raliyallahutaalaanhu who also came along with Shaamsuddeen Shaheed and Baasha Naayagam Radiyallah tala anhum and attained Martyrdom in the war with pandiyas.
Mujavir Muhammad Ibrahim @ Nalla Ibrahim Waliyullah
Mujavir Muhammadh Ibrahim Waliyullah who is very well known as Mujavir Nalla Ibrahim waliyullah is the hereditary grand son of Badusha Sulthan syed ibrahim Shaheedh. He was the son of Seyyidina Mursal Ibrahim Shaheed whose grave is found in Thachu oorani on the way to Erwadi from Keelakarai. Descendants of Badusha Shaheedh nayagam were ruling the Bouthiramanikapattinam (Now Ervadi) province for generations together accordiing to the peace treaty. A few centuries later again when they felt the odour of Islam is slowly vanishing from the tamil soil, they decided to leave the throne and begin the Islamic campaign as their ancestor Badusha Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed did. They slowly started moving form one place to another in spreading Islam and bringing people in the daily duties of Islam. Badhusha Syed Ibrahim's grave is found in Melakkal kanavai in Madurai district and his grandson Mursal Ibrahim Shaheedh's in the Ramanathapuram District as mentioned above.