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This dome is the Shrine of Sheikh Rukn-ud-Din Abul Fath commonly known by the title Rukn-i-Alam (pillar of the world). The tomb is located on the southwest side of the Multan Fort premises. Built between 1320 and 1324, the shrine is an unmatched Pre-Mughal masterpiece.
An old cobbler repairing a shoe for his customer. Abdul Khaliq has over 20 years of experience making and repairing shoes. He works hard to earn honest living.
Multan is a city in seraikistan. It is built just east of the Chenab River. About 966 km from Karachi and more or less right in the center of the country lie the ancient city of Multan. Multan, the 'City of Pirs and Shrines' is a prosperous city of bazaars, mosques, shrines and superbly designed tombs. rashid aziz bhutta
Multan is known as the 'City of Saints'. The city is full of bazaars, mosques, shrines and superbly designed tombs. A network of rails, highways and air flights has well connected Multan to the rest of the world.
Huge area of Pakistan is under flood and Relief Activities are in progress. All National and International NGOs/Civil Societies and Human Welfare Organizations are doing their best to share the grief of Flood Victims of Pakistan.
We focused the area of Village Thul Chand, near Lundi Syedian, Tehsil Fazalpur, District Rajanpur Pakistan. This village is so for (about 561 Kms) from Lahore Pakistan.
The route to reach this village is Lahore to Multan, Multan to Dera Ghazi Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan to Fazalpur, Fazalpur to Lundi Syedian via Haji pur/Lall Garh and Lundi Syedian to Tul Chand.
About 4000 families/homes are disturbed by the flooded water. Most of the houses were demolished by flooded water. They were in need of shelter/roof.
The journey was started on 1st Oct-10 from Lahore in the Night at 11.00 hours. After 18 hours journey, the group reached on 2nd Oct-10 (in the evening) at Village Thul Chand. The Goods were dumped in a home in Lundi Syeedian (2 Kms away from Thul Chand) and Relief Camp was established here. On 3rd Oct-10, Two Groups consisting of 4 persons, were prepared for survey of affected village. The Volunteers disbursed in the village and they prepared the lists of most deserving affected families. And Volunteers also issued the slips of goods as per needs of suffering people after survey of their homes and condition.
The flood victims reached at Relief Camp and collected their recommended goods one bye one. It is pertinent to point out that Cash was also distributed among most deserving people (especially Widows, Blinds, Sick, Handicaps). The work was done very smoothly and in a proper way.
Moreover Anti Malaria Spray was also arranged to save the people from disease as there were lot patients especially suffering from malaria.
Multan, January 21, 2013 - the USAID Power Distribution Program with the collaboration of MEPCO, held an Energy Conservation Seminar Beaconhouse School System, Multan
The purpose of the seminar was to:
• Inform students about the USAID Power Distribution Program and the role of Distribution companies in Pakistan.
• Educate students and teachers about the effective energy saving methods they can apply at homes, schools and workplaces.
More than 1000 students along with principal & teachers attended the seminar & participated actively in the quiz session. For the better know how of the students regarding MEPCO & energy sector of Pakistan, a documentary was played during the seminar
Solar power systems have been installed in thousands of schools in Punjab, Pakistan with support from ADB’s Access to Clean Energy Investment Program. These schools are off-grid or used to experience frequent power outages. Now that they have reliable electricity, classrooms have proper lighting, ventilation, and access to drinking water, vastly improving the learning environment for students especially amid the sweltering summer heat in the southern part of the province.
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Multan is known as the 'City of Saints'. The city is full of bazaars, mosques, shrines and superbly designed tombs. A network of rails, highways and air flights has well connected Multan to the rest of the world.
View of Multan.
Visits:
-Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
-Mausoleum of Baha-ud-Din Zakaria
-Ghanta Ghar Clock Tower
-Shah Shams Tabriz Complex.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleums_of_Multan
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_Shah_Rukn-e-Alam
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahauddin_Zakariya
Uch or Uch Sharif Urdu: اوچ شریف) (Greek: Alexandria En Indo Potamo) is located in 75 km from Bahawalpur in Bahawalpur District, South Punjab, Pakistan Uch is an important historical city, being founded by Alexander the Great. Formerly located at the confluence of the Indus and Chenab rivers, it is now removed to Mithankot, some 100 km from that confluence. It was an important center in medieval India, as an early stronghold of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century during the Muslim conquest. Uch Sharif contains the tombs of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim and Jalaluddin Bukhari, which are considered master pieces of Islamic architecture and are on the UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list.
The Great Sufi Saint Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen."Sultan sarwar"R.A.
The holy shrine of Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen (RA) is located on Lar,15 Km from Multan.The holy shrine is supposed to have been built in between 17th-18th century CE.The saint is the father of a famous sufi,Sakhi Sarwar,the bountiful Lord or Chief (d.12 century CE) who buried in Sakhi Sarwar. Hazrat sakhi Zain ul Abideen(RA) earlier settled in shahkot, Jhang District in1126 A.D, where an influential personality of the town Pira,a Khokar by caste gave her daughter syeda Aesha in marriage to syed sakhi Zain ul Abideen.After sometimes he came to Multan and buried at Sarwar Shahkot,Lar with his second wife at the shrine.The shrine of the holy saint specific the grave chamber and the internal and external view is surrounded by a exclusive work of art,a magnificent glimps of the ancient fresco with Naqaashi and Sheesha Kari has also been observed at the shrine of Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen (RA).
Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen(RA) migrated from Bukhara to Saudi Arabia and spent 22 years in Madina Munawara.One night, Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (may peace be upon him) came in a dream and instructed him to go to India to convince the people to the right path, preach or spread the teachings of Islam.Obeying the orders of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (may peace be upon him),Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen left Madina Munawara and came to Shahkot, Pakistan in 520/1126 A.D,after sometimes he went to Lar (Sarwar Shahkot) near Multan and settled here.Hazrat Syed Ahmad Sultan ''Sakhi Sarwar'' born here in 524/1129 A.D. Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen's first wife Hazrat Syeda Aimna whom he married in abroad died after two years.when he came here,Meer Lattor was the ruler of this country.He had two daughters.One Hazrat Syeda Aysha got married with Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen (RA) and the other with Ghanoon Pathan,the ruler of Multan.His first wife Hazrat Syeda Aimna,the mother of Hazrat Syed Qaiser Sultan (tomb in Bukhara) .Hazrat Syed Mahmood Sultan (tomb in Sarwar Shahkot Multan Pakistan).Hazrat Syed Saira (tomb in Bukhara).His second wife was Hazrat Syeda Aysha,the mother of a great saint, Hazrat Syed Ahmad Sultan "sakhi sarwar",the bountiful Lord or Chief.(Shrine at Sakhi Sarwar,Dera Gahzi Khan, Pakistan).Hazrat Syed Abdul Ghani ''Khan Jatti'' (tomb near Sarwar Shahkot Multan).Before the arrival of Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen (RA),Sarwar Shahkot was almost a graveyard and unpopulated.But after his arrival it became populated and called Chuck Zain ul Abideen.Earlier this place was called Sehkot,which afterward known as Sarwar Shahkot.In persian seh means three.Actually there used to be three kots here on this place.Which were burnt by the order of the ruler of Multan.By the order of Hazrat Syed Sakhi Zain ul Abideen(RA),Syed Ahmad Sultan proceed to the foot of Sulaiman Range in Dera Gahazi Khan and settled at a place Nigaha,now Sakhi Sarwar.Where he married with the daughter of a Gannu.Who miraculously caused two sons to be born to him.Hazrat Syed Ahmad Sultan was much ill treated by his own relatives,On the death of his father left Shahkot former India in 1140 A.D and went to Baghdad.Where he was rewarded with the gift of prophercy (Khilafat) from the great sufi saint Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Abdul Qadir Jillani, prospered in Baghdad in1068-1166 A.D.and Sheikh Al-Shuyukh Shahab Al-Din Suhrawardi,prosperd in Baghdad in 1145-1231 A.D.After residing at Baghdad,Hazrat Sakhi sarwar went to Dhaunkal for sometime and then went to Multan.But the deep hatred of the relatives forced him and his companions to be fled into the desert and settled at Nigaha in company with Syed Siraj ud Din his son,Bai,his wife and Syed Abdul Ghani,his brother.The relatives finally traced all of them and slew him and his companions in1181A.D.The saint was burried with his companions at Nigaha,his shrine with his companions is visited by millions of devotees from all over the world.
The great renowned Sufi saint Hazrat syed sakhi Zain ul Abideen's paternal genealogy is directly related ten generation up with Ameer ul Momeneen (commandar of faithful) Hazrat Imam Ali Ibne Abu Talib R.A.,and thus he was a direct descendant of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (may peace be upon him).The name Zain ul Abideen was selected by his father Syed Umar due to the deep love and devotion with Imam Zain ul Abideen (A.S). The great Sufi Saint was famous for his generosity,spritual devotion,redress the misery of those in distress and to fulfill the needs of the helpless by distributing everything to the poors and needy persons.Due to the essence of generosity,Hazrat Zain ul Abideen and his descendents afterwards known as sakhi.There are conflicting dates regarding the the birth (willadat) and the death (vissal) of the renowned sufi saint.According to some sources or references,the sufi saint born in between 470/1077A.D.to 480/1087A.D.and died in 535/1141A.D.or 597/1201A.D.Annual Urs is celebrated in the month of July every year.Sang mela is a Vaisakhi fair celebrated at Sarwar shah kot and Sakhi Sarwar in March and April by the people coming from the world specially from Jhang and Faisalabad offering oil at the shrine,supposed to be a good remedy against diseases since centuries.
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Mohammad Azmat.
Visit of Multan.
Tomb.
Visits:
-Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
-Mausoleum of Baha-ud-Din Zakaria
-Ghanta Ghar Clock Tower
-Shah Shams Tabriz Complex.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleums_of_Multan
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_Shah_Rukn-e-Alam
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahauddin_Zakariya
Visit of Multan.
Visits:
-Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
-Mausoleum of Baha-ud-Din Zakaria
-Ghanta Ghar Clock Tower
-Shah Shams Tabriz Complex.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleums_of_Multan
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_Shah_Rukn-e-Alam
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahauddin_Zakariya
AGAHI to address the gaps in media ethics and reporting on investigative journalism on terrorism financing, socio-economic issues, new media, anti-money laundering and safety training
Mishal Pakistan, a strategic communication policy design social enterprise in collaboration with the Center for International Media Ethics, Zigron Training, Center for Investigative Journalists in Bosnia-Sarajevo, Naya Jeevan launched “Agahi’’, an initiative which will increase the capacity of Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting at the Multan Press Club.
The programme covered areas such as; Investigative Journalism and Ethics, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding, Journalism and Society “Millennium Development Goals’’, Reporting in Terrorism and Conflict, Social Media, Journalism and Safety Training. The sessions were designed to be interactive with the audience to improve the understanding related to investigative journalism and responsible reporting.
Agahi, aims to utilize institutionalized, sustainable media structures in Pakistan to raise the bar of journalistic standards through training to increasing responsible, balanced reporting and investigative journalism said Puruesh Chaudhary, CIME Ambassador to Pakistan and the Chief Strategy Officer to the project.
The session in Multan underscored the need for a joint code of conduct to agree upon basic guidelines for reporters and cameramen. Journalists proactively discussed the issues they face as the threats remain real. Journalists not only fear for their own safety but for the safety of their families and relatives as well. The basic problems highlighted were lack of training, non-supportive managements, little or no backup by editorial teams, unavailability of basic resources, pressure groups (criminal and commercial), and absence of a unified code of conduct.
Mishal Pakistan and Multan Press Club, signed a memorandum of understanding on capacity building and training initiatives earlier this year. The MoU envisages empowering the media by capacity building initiatives for the members of the Multan Press Club by creating learning platform through interactive workshops, seminars and courses in specific sectors.
The initiative is being carried in collaboration with the Press Clubs in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir; in the series of interactions with the stakeholders a special Journalism Awards is being created to identify the most respectful and responsible journalists in investigative journalism said Amir Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer Mishal Pakistan.
Teresa Allen, representative for CIME joining the Multan Press Club journalists from California via video conference stressed on the need for continuous educational programmes for journalists in the field and the formulation of an Ethics Policy for the entire journalistic community.
Osama Bin Javaid, News Editor with DAWNNEWS highlighted that every day social issues that impact the community should be part of the news content. He further identified that the millennium development goals (MDGs) as the best tool that flags significance content development to Pakistan. The journalists discussed best practices for issues such as gender/social discrimination, health, education etc. The MDGs provide areas and in those areas specific entities to be investigated.
Asaf Akhtar, an expert in financial sector specializing in frauds and anti-money laundering gave firsthand knowledge on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding techniques and methodologies while giving references to the abduction of Daniel Pearl, the cases of transactions through non-banking channels such hundi and the case of NICL.
The session on Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting dealt with the problem being faced by journalists in far-flung conflict areas that are not major cities and where the dynamics of investigation and threats are different. Pakistan remains the most dangerous place on earth for journalists. Dr. Kamran Akmal, representing Naya Jeevan a not-for-profit organization facilitating micro-healthcare instruments encouraged journalists to take precautionary measures while covering incidents and briefed them about basic life support.
The Agahi initiative plans to engage the journalists from other parts of the country as well and it will build the capacity of the press clubs and its members to undertake initiatives on investigative journalism for responsible reporting in Pakistan.
Multan is one of the oldest cities in South Asia.Its modern name comes from its old Sanskrit name Mūlasthān. It has seen a . It is famous for its Sufi shrines.
It is believed to have been visited by [[Alexander the Great]. Multan was part of the Mauryan and the Gupta empires that ruled much of northern India. In the mid-5th century, the city was attacked by a group of nomads led by Toraman.
In the 7th century, Multan was conquered along with Sindh by the army of Muhammad bin Qasim, following bin Qasim's conquest, the city was securely under Muslim rule, although it was in effect an independent state.The city was attacked twice by Mahmud of Ghazni who destroyed the Sun Temple and broke its giant Idol.
Under the Mughal Empire, Multan enjoyed over 200 years of peace, and became known as Dar al-Aman (Abode of Peace). The Khakwani Nawabs of Multan gave it a lot of financial stability and growth to the local farming sector. It was at this time that Multan was ruled by Nawab Ali Mohammad Khan Khakwani. As governor of Multan, he built the famous Mosque Ali Mohammad Khan in 1735 which remains to this day.
In the missionary hospital, my mum was able to take some patient photos. As a man, I had to be careful not to outrage any decency.
AGAHI to address the gaps in media ethics and reporting on investigative journalism on terrorism financing, socio-economic issues, new media, anti-money laundering and safety training
Mishal Pakistan, a strategic communication policy design social enterprise in collaboration with the Center for International Media Ethics, Zigron Training, Center for Investigative Journalists in Bosnia-Sarajevo, Naya Jeevan launched “Agahi’’, an initiative which will increase the capacity of Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting at the Multan Press Club.
The programme covered areas such as; Investigative Journalism and Ethics, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding, Journalism and Society “Millennium Development Goals’’, Reporting in Terrorism and Conflict, Social Media, Journalism and Safety Training. The sessions were designed to be interactive with the audience to improve the understanding related to investigative journalism and responsible reporting.
Agahi, aims to utilize institutionalized, sustainable media structures in Pakistan to raise the bar of journalistic standards through training to increasing responsible, balanced reporting and investigative journalism said Puruesh Chaudhary, CIME Ambassador to Pakistan and the Chief Strategy Officer to the project.
The session in Multan underscored the need for a joint code of conduct to agree upon basic guidelines for reporters and cameramen. Journalists proactively discussed the issues they face as the threats remain real. Journalists not only fear for their own safety but for the safety of their families and relatives as well. The basic problems highlighted were lack of training, non-supportive managements, little or no backup by editorial teams, unavailability of basic resources, pressure groups (criminal and commercial), and absence of a unified code of conduct.
Mishal Pakistan and Multan Press Club, signed a memorandum of understanding on capacity building and training initiatives earlier this year. The MoU envisages empowering the media by capacity building initiatives for the members of the Multan Press Club by creating learning platform through interactive workshops, seminars and courses in specific sectors.
The initiative is being carried in collaboration with the Press Clubs in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir; in the series of interactions with the stakeholders a special Journalism Awards is being created to identify the most respectful and responsible journalists in investigative journalism said Amir Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer Mishal Pakistan.
Teresa Allen, representative for CIME joining the Multan Press Club journalists from California via video conference stressed on the need for continuous educational programmes for journalists in the field and the formulation of an Ethics Policy for the entire journalistic community.
Osama Bin Javaid, News Editor with DAWNNEWS highlighted that every day social issues that impact the community should be part of the news content. He further identified that the millennium development goals (MDGs) as the best tool that flags significance content development to Pakistan. The journalists discussed best practices for issues such as gender/social discrimination, health, education etc. The MDGs provide areas and in those areas specific entities to be investigated.
Asaf Akhtar, an expert in financial sector specializing in frauds and anti-money laundering gave firsthand knowledge on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Organisation Funding techniques and methodologies while giving references to the abduction of Daniel Pearl, the cases of transactions through non-banking channels such hundi and the case of NICL.
The session on Investigative Journalism and Responsible Reporting dealt with the problem being faced by journalists in far-flung conflict areas that are not major cities and where the dynamics of investigation and threats are different. Pakistan remains the most dangerous place on earth for journalists. Dr. Kamran Akmal, representing Naya Jeevan a not-for-profit organization facilitating micro-healthcare instruments encouraged journalists to take precautionary measures while covering incidents and briefed them about basic life support.
The Agahi initiative plans to engage the journalists from other parts of the country as well and it will build the capacity of the press clubs and its members to undertake initiatives on investigative journalism for responsible reporting in Pakistan.
Multan, July 24, 2011 - U.S. Ambassador Cameron Munter inaugurated a new U.S.-funded mango processing line at Lutfabad Farm. As a result of U.S-provided infrastructure upgrades, 13 farms in Southern Punjab will be able to export delicious Pakistani mangos to foreign markets. The U.S. partnership with mango producers is expected to yield a 30 million dollar increase in mango export revenue in the next two years, three million dollars of new investment, and 6,000 new jobs in Punjab and Sindh.
The Mausoleum is situated near Aam Khas garden outside Daulat Gate, Multan. The tomb has been built within a wall resembling a fortification. The tomb lies on a platform of marble and is surrounded by an area paved with marble and black slate. On the North and West side there is an arched corridor which looks like a tunnel. On the south side there is an extensive congregational hall, whose timber roof is embellished with decorative work.
Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) was born in Multan about 1747 AD (1160 AH). His father's name was Hafiz Muhammad Yusuf, that of his grand father Hafiz Abdul Rashid. He belonged to Awan tribe. He memorized the Holy Qur'an when he was still very young. He also studied religious and philosophical sciences. In the student days he used to excel and no one could oppose him in debates. As he advanced in years he felt attracted towards mystical meditation. He found a perfect guide and became disciple of Qibla-e-Aalam Hazrat Nur Muhammad Maharvi (R.A), a prominent sufi saint of Chishti order.
Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) also learnt and mastered martial arts. Not merely an expert archer himself, he also used to instruct and train the soldiers. He was a unique sufi saint who was an eminent scholar, poet and a warrior as well. He used to fight and lead soldiers of Nawab Muzaffar Khan, ruler of Multan, against forces of Ranjeet Singh who attacked the city many times yet could not capture the fort and city during the lifetime of Hafiz Jamal.
The most reliable source of life history of Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) is the book 'Jamalia" written by Maulvi Abdul Aziz Parharvi (R.A). As described in the book, Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) was radiantly handsome, his teeth were unstrung pearls, his nose marvelously comely, his eyebrows thin, his chin pointed and his beard was extremely graceful. He used to walk at such a pace that young men were unable to keep up with him.
He had a ring, upon which were engraved the words "Allahu jamilun wa yohibbul jamal' (God is beautiful and loves beauty). His discourse used to be most sweet and agreeable. In his life there was no contradiction between preaching and practice. History testifies that very many Hindus also benefited from his teachings and he never acted in a discriminatory way towards them. It is undoubtedly true that after the great Bahauddin Zakariyya Multani it was the Suhrawardi order which flourished in the region. Hafiz Jamal was the first saint to give currency to the Chishti order of sufism in Multan. He also established a very important centre of learning.
Hafiz Jamal (R.A) died at the age of 66 on 5 Jamadi ul Sani 1226 (7 May 1811). A chronogram for the date of his death was derived by his beloved pupil Munshi Ghulam Hassan from these words of Holy Qur'an: "innl muttaqin fi jannat". Two other chronograms in Persian verses are also inscribed over the eastern gate of the tomb. He married twice and one of his wives was from Laang family. He had a considerable number of spiritual successors such as Khwaja Khuda Bakhsh of Khairpur Tamiwali.
Hafiz Jamal (R.A) was an excellent poet in Arabic, Persian and Saraiki. His "Seeharfi" is a poem in Saraiki which comprises 29 stanzas of four rhyming lines each, the fourth containing the poet's name 'Jamal'. In this Hafiz Jamal uses the spinning wheel and its appurtenances as symbols of deeds and character. Copy of this 'Seeharfi' is available in the Punjab University Library. It was also once published in Agra, India. Very many accounts of Hafiz Jamal and his sayings were composed, many of which exist in the earlier books. The best known are i) 'Fazail Raziyya', ii) 'Jamalia', iii) 'Gulzar-e-Jamlia' written in 1325/1907, and iv) 'Anwar-e-Jamlia'. Now many more books have been written.
In the incubation ward at the missionary hospital. I put my finger for scale but didn't want to get too close due to the infection risk. The toilet roll provides a better scale. She is so small, it was heart breaking, and she was unlikely to survive.
The Mausoleum is situated near Aam Khas garden outside Daulat Gate, Multan. The tomb has been built within a wall resembling a fortification. The tomb lies on a platform of marble and is surrounded by an area paved with marble and black slate. On the North and West side there is an arched corridor which looks like a tunnel. On the south side there is an extensive congregational hall, whose timber roof is embellished with decorative work.
Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) was born in Multan about 1747 AD (1160 AH). His father's name was Hafiz Muhammad Yusuf, that of his grand father Hafiz Abdul Rashid. He belonged to Awan tribe. He memorized the Holy Qur'an when he was still very young. He also studied religious and philosophical sciences. In the student days he used to excel and no one could oppose him in debates. As he advanced in years he felt attracted towards mystical meditation. He found a perfect guide and became disciple of Qibla-e-Aalam Hazrat Nur Muhammad Maharvi (R.A), a prominent sufi saint of Chishti order.
Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) also learnt and mastered martial arts. Not merely an expert archer himself, he also used to instruct and train the soldiers. He was a unique sufi saint who was an eminent scholar, poet and a warrior as well. He used to fight and lead soldiers of Nawab Muzaffar Khan, ruler of Multan, against forces of Ranjeet Singh who attacked the city many times yet could not capture the fort and city during the lifetime of Hafiz Jamal.
The most reliable source of life history of Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) is the book 'Jamalia" written by Maulvi Abdul Aziz Parharvi (R.A). As described in the book, Hafiz Muhammad Jamal (R.A) was radiantly handsome, his teeth were unstrung pearls, his nose marvelously comely, his eyebrows thin, his chin pointed and his beard was extremely graceful. He used to walk at such a pace that young men were unable to keep up with him.
He had a ring, upon which were engraved the words "Allahu jamilun wa yohibbul jamal' (God is beautiful and loves beauty). His discourse used to be most sweet and agreeable. In his life there was no contradiction between preaching and practice. History testifies that very many Hindus also benefited from his teachings and he never acted in a discriminatory way towards them. It is undoubtedly true that after the great Bahauddin Zakariyya Multani it was the Suhrawardi order which flourished in the region. Hafiz Jamal was the first saint to give currency to the Chishti order of sufism in Multan. He also established a very important centre of learning.
Hafiz Jamal (R.A) died at the age of 66 on 5 Jamadi ul Sani 1226 (7 May 1811). A chronogram for the date of his death was derived by his beloved pupil Munshi Ghulam Hassan from these words of Holy Qur'an: "innl muttaqin fi jannat". Two other chronograms in Persian verses are also inscribed over the eastern gate of the tomb. He married twice and one of his wives was from Laang family. He had a considerable number of spiritual successors such as Khwaja Khuda Bakhsh of Khairpur Tamiwali.
Hafiz Jamal (R.A) was an excellent poet in Arabic, Persian and Saraiki. His "Seeharfi" is a poem in Saraiki which comprises 29 stanzas of four rhyming lines each, the fourth containing the poet's name 'Jamal'. In this Hafiz Jamal uses the spinning wheel and its appurtenances as symbols of deeds and character. Copy of this 'Seeharfi' is available in the Punjab University Library. It was also once published in Agra, India. Very many accounts of Hafiz Jamal and his sayings were composed, many of which exist in the earlier books. The best known are i) 'Fazail Raziyya', ii) 'Jamalia', iii) 'Gulzar-e-Jamlia' written in 1325/1907, and iv) 'Anwar-e-Jamlia'. Now many more books have been written.