A short introduction of

Sheikh Rahamkar

By :- Dr. Mian Syed Rasool Shah Kakakhel

www.rahamkar.tk
 © Copyright Notice
This book may not be copied or reproduced unless specific permissions
have been personally given to you by Rahamkaria foundation. Any
unauthorized use, distributing, reproducing is strictly prohibited.

© Copyright 2010 Rahamkaria foundation. All Rights

Reserved.
 Table of Contents

A. Introduction..............................................................................................1

B. The birth of Hazrat kaka sahib………………………………...................................1

C. The Names................................................................................................1

D. The Characteristics….….............................................................................2

E. The Tribe/Nationality………….....................................................................2

F. The forefathers of Kaka sahib….................................................................3

G. The family root tree……………………………………..………..................................4

H. The Devotes and disciples........................................................................5

I. The Demise…………………………………………………….……...................................8

J. Sources.....................................................................................................8
 1

Introduction

Hazrat syed Kastir Gul alias Hazrat Kakasahib (r.a) was a Hussaini syed belongs to the descendents
of Ali bin ismail bin Imam Jafer Sadiq (a.s) . He belongs to notable well known bani hashim of arabs .
He was an islamic Sufi (wali) named "Syed Kastir Gul " also known as Kaka Sahib and Sheikh
Rehamkar (983-1063 hijri) .

The birth of Hazrat Kakasahib

Hazrat kakasahib was born on 1st Ramadan 983 Hijri and brought up in the era of Mughal emperors
Jalal-ud-din Akbar and his son Jehangir .

The Names

Hazrat kakasahib got a name "Kastir Gul" (a flower of great fragrance) from his parents , whereas he
is known by different names among the people . The pathans gave him a name "Kakasahib" . The
Mughals used to call him "Sheikh Rahamkar"(because of his mercy and kindness to the people) . He is
known as "Sheikh Jee" among the people of punjab and India . Some people also call him "Zayray
kaka"(the pale- because of his extensive worship and prayers , his face turned pale) ."Akhun Panjoo
Sahib" of "Akbar pura" gave him the title "Rahamkar".
 2

The Characteristics
Hazrat kakasahib was physically thin and slim.He had wheatish complexion.He was inclined towards
worship of Allah Almighty right from his childhood.He used to be busy in meditation and prayers
most of the time.He always observed good moral character.He never humiliated anybody rather he
used to show mercy and kindness to everyone.He was so humane,humble,kindhearted and soft spoken
that whosoever met him once or heard him,became his admirer and follower.He used to eat less and
sleep less which ultimately caused him weak and undernourished.

The Tribe/Nationality

There are different denotations among the people about the tribe/nationality of kakasahib . Some say
that he was a "syed" . Some say he was a "khattak" , whereas some other say that he was "Seenay" but
most of the people agreed upon that he was a "syed" by caste . Refrences of some authentic books are
given below for the attestation:-

• When the British came to NWFP in 1848 , they compiled the history
and nationality of the people of this area . They titled the descendents
of Kakasahib as "Syed" . (Shajara-e-Nasab , Ziarat Kakasahib ,
Official Gazette of Tehsil/district Nowshera-1870 , page 1-44)

• In a book "Tareekh-e-Peshawer" by A.G Heisting, 1880 , at page 323

, it is mentioned that the descendents of Hazrat Kakasahib are "Syeds"
and their forefathers hailed from Kabul.

• Syed Abdullah Shah Bukhari of Charsadda , in his book "Mujma-ul-

Barakat" , 1285 , at page 4 , mentioned the Shajara-e-Nasab of Hazrat
Kakasahib and proved him as "Syed".
 3

• Maulana Ghulam Ahmad in his book "Manaqib-e-Kakasahib" 1908 , at page

14 mentioned the Shajara-e-Nasab of Hazrat Kakasahib.

• Shamsul Ulema Maulana Syed Mir Ahmed Shah Rizwani in his book
"Tuhfat-ul-Awlia" , 1321 , at page 30 mentioned that Kakkasahib was a
"Syed".

• Misconceptions About Nationality:- The misconception about the nationality

of Kakasahib is because of his hailing from the land of Khattaks but the fact
is that the forefathers of Kakasahib were belonging to Arab . They left their
homeland and traveled across Iraq , Iran , Turkistan (Bukhara) , and
Afghanistan until they reached the province of Balochistan and NWFP of
Pakistan . Ghalib Gul Baba , the grand father of Kakasahib got settled in the
area of khattaks , therfore , his offspring inhabited the same area but this
does not mean that he belongs to a khattak tribe . For example Syed Jamal-
ud-din Afghani , was a "Syed" by caste but inhabited Afghanistan for which
he was called "Afghani".

The forefathers of kakasahib

• Abak Sahib:- He was the father of kakasahib . His real name was
Bahadur Khan Sahib . He was a saint of his time and had many
followers . His beautiful shrine is located at a adistance of about six
miles towards the west of village of Ziarat kakasahib.The visitors of
the shrine are served with free food and offered boarding and lodging
facilities.

• Must Baba:- He was the grand father of Kakasahib.He was also the
saint of his time . His shrine is located at a distance of about five miles
towards the west of the shrine of Abak Sahib .The devotees frequently
come to visit his shrine and are served with free food.
 4

• Ghalib Baba:- He was the grand grand-father of Kakasahib . He was

also the saint of his time . His shrine is located at the land of khattaks ,
in the area of Cherat . The devotees come to visit his shrine and are
served with free food.

The family Root tree of kakasahib

Name Date of Birth Exp Date Location

SYED-UL-SHUHADA Hazrat
4 Hijri 60 Hijri Karbal, Iraq
IMAM HUSSAIN (A.s)
SYEDNA Hazrat IMAM ZAIN UL Madinah, Saudi
37 Hijri 95 Hijri Arabia
AABEDIN(A.s)
Hazrat SYED IMAM BAQAR Madinah, Saudi
57 Hijri 114 Hijri Arabia
(A.s)
Hazrat SYED IMAM JAFAR Madinah, Saudi
80 Hijri 147 Hijri Arabia
SAADIQ (A.s)
Madinah, Saudi
Hazrat SYED ISMAEEL SB 147 Hijri
Arabia
Hazrat SYED ALI alias SYED
142 Hijri 225 Hijri Mashad, Iran
KHAATEM
Hazrat SYED FAATEH SAHIB 203 Hijri 267 Hijri Mashad , Iran
Hazrat SYED QAAF alias SYED JAN
235 Hijri 308 Hijri Bukhara , (CA)
BABA
H.SYED ALI alias SYED UR_RIJAAL
291 Hijri 389 Hijri Bukhara , (CA)
SAANI.
H.SYED LUQMAN SAHIB 371 Hijri 464 Hijri Bukhara , (CA)
Hazrat SYED ALI AKBAR SAHIB 449 Hijri ---- Pasheen , Gharjistan
Hazrat SYED SAAD UDDIN SAHIB 551 Hijri 627 Hijri Pasheen ,Gharjistan
Hazrat SYED SAIFUDDIN SAHIB 581 Hijri 651 Hijri Pasheen , Gharjistan
Hazrat SYED AHMAD SAHIB 633 Hijri 691 Hijri Pasheen , Gharjistan
 Hazrat SYED MEHMOOD SAHIB 672 Hijri
726 Hijri Pasheen , Gharjistan
Hazrat SYED BAQER SAHIB 705 Hijri
765 Hijri Ghazni , (Afg)
Hazrat SYED MUHABBAT SAHIB 735 Hijri
795 Hijri Khost , (Afg)
Hazrat SYED YASEEN BABA 767Hijri
845 Hijri Gardez , (Afg)
Vill: Karboogha,
Hazrat SYED ADAM BABA 806 Hijri 872 Hijri
Kohat
Hazrat SYED GHALIB UDDIN alias Vill: Maroba,
858 Hijri 931 Hijri
GHALIB BABA Nowshera
Hazrat SYED NADIR alias MAST Vill: Sheikhey,
941 Hijri 969 Hijri
BABA Nowshera
Hazrat SHIEKH BAHADAR alias Kanakhel,
941 Hijri 1027 Hijri
ABAK BABA Nowshera
Hazrat SYED KASTEER GUL alias 1st Ramadan 24th Raj Vill: Ziarat kaka
SHEIKH REHAMKAR KAKA SAHIB 983Hijri 1063 Hijri Sahib, Nowshera

The Devotes and Disciples of kakasahib

• Relations with Khushal Khan Khattak:- Shahbaz khan khattak , the

father of great poet Khushal khan khattak was a devotee of Kakasahib
. Khushal khan khattak also paid great homage to Kakasahib . It was
because of their strong relationship that one of Hazrta's sons (Sheikh
Zia-ud-din Baba) got married with the daughter of Khushal khan
khattak . He participated in the funeral procession of Hazrat kakasahib
and wrote a date of his death as (Refrence Tareekh-e-Murassaa , by
Afzal khan khattak , the grand son of Khushal khan khattak ,Vol-4);
 6

• Faqir Jameel Baig:- He was the brother of Khushal khan khattak . He

left the lordship and comfort of life and adopted Kakasahib as his
spiritual leader . Soon he became known for his nobility and
righteousness . He was a famous poet and author of Pushto and
Persian , and also wrote "Manaqib Kakasahib". The renowned mystic
of Attock "Hazrat Jee Baba" was his disciple (mureed) . His shrine is
located in the village "Tangaru" at a distance of about six miles
toward the east of village Ziarat Kakasahib , A big festival is
celebrated on his shrine every year.His offspring are known as
"Faqirkhel" and are living in village Tangaru , Chashmai , Akora
Khattak and shaidu .

• Mirza Gul Sahib:- He belonged to "Khalil" tribe and migrated to a

avillage "Jalozai/Zalozai" of Khattaks . He was a famous mystic of his
time . Hazrat kakashaib gave him the permission to treat the eye
patients . A festival is clebrated on his shrine every year .

• Sheikh Babar Baba:- He belonged to "Ismaeel Khattak" tribe.He was a

great mystic of his time . Hazrat Kakasahib gave him the permission
 7

to treat the patients of flatulence and palsy/trembling . His shrine is

located in a village "Dak ismaeel Khail" near Cherat .

• Mian Gulu Baba:- He belonged to a village "Tor Dheri". He was a

landlord of his area but inclined towards Allah Almighty . Hazrat
Kakasahib gave him the permission to treat the patients of herpes and
kin diseases . His shrine is located in a village "Tor Dheri" near
Mardan .

• Ali Gul and Mali Gul:- They were two brothers and obedient servants
of Hazrat Kakasahib . They sacrificed their lives to serve the visitors
and used to supervise the management of boarding and lodging of the
guests . Their graves are inside the parameter walls of the tomb of
Hazrat Kakasahib .

• Nawab Saad Ullah Khan:- It is mentioned in the "Muqamat-e-Qutbia

and Maqalaat-e-Qudsia" - page 177, that he was the devotee (mureed)
of Hazrat Kakasahib . He asked Kakasahib for prayers to become rich
as a result of the prayer he became the minister of Mughal emperor
Shah Jehan .

• Hazrat Jee Baba of Attock:- As mentioned earlier , he was the disciple

of Faqir Jameel Baig.He wrote a book "Jameul-Munaqibeen" in which
he mentioned about the famous saint of NWFP . He has also written
the life profile and Shajara of Hazrat Kakasahib . some of verses from
his book are given as under:-
 8

• Ghazi Khan:- He was also one of the devotees who acquired his due
spiritual share from Hazrat kakashaib . His grave is located near by
the shrine of Kakasahib .

• There are many others , who could not be mentioned due to paucity of
time and space , especially those who have been inspired from Hazrat
Kakasahib and followed the straight path of truth and salvation .

The Demise

The sad demise of Hazrat Kakasahib was occured on friday,24th of Rajab 1063 Hijri . He was
buried in a place he mentioned in his will , i-e a hill top of the present village Ziarat
Kakasahib .

Sources
• Official Gazette of tehsil/district nowshera-1870
• Tareekh-e-Peshawer
• Mujma-ul-Barakat
• Manaqib-e-Kakasahib
• Tuhfat-ul-Awlia
• Maqamat-e-Qutbia
• Maqamat-e-Qudsia
• Jameul-Munaqibeen
• Tareekh-e-Murassaa