Accessing Muslim Lives

Extract from Risala-i-Sahibiyah (1640) Translated by Sunil Sharma   Since my twentieth year I have had a sincere resolution and firm belief in the … order of the masters of Chisht (may their secrets be sanctified) and the ring of discipleship and servitude to the guiding pir, who is the pole of the saints,    leader …

Sharafiyya daughter of Sa’id the Captain She was born in the year 1260 of the Hijra [CE 1844] and is still living.  This biographical subject has events to her name that testify to her fidelity and loyalty; she may be considered to have an odd and wondrous story.  I was told of her by one …