Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam (RA) is a celebrated Sufi saint known for his role in bringing people together spiritually. Born in the 13th century in Multan, Pakistan, he was a deeply respected figure whose teachings helped unite people from different backgrounds. His life and message were centered around love, tolerance, and understanding, which drew many to his side and encouraged harmony among various communities.
One day, his grandfather, Shaykh Bahauddin Zakariya رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه, had taken off his Imamah and placed it on the bedstead. Shah Rukn-e-Alam, who was four years old at the time, picked up his grandfather’s Imamah and placed it on his head. His father, who was sitting nearby, scolded him, but ShaykhBahauddin Zakariya Multani said, “Do not say anything to him, because he is deserving of it. I have gifted him this Imamah.” Therefore, this Imamah was preserved in the same way in a box. When Shah Rukn-e-Alam became the spiritual successor, he donned the same Imamah and wore the cloak which was granted to his grandfather by Sayyiduna Shaykh Shahabuddin Suhrawardi
His shrine, considered a historic landmark of Multan, is situated in the cemetery built by Ghiyath al-Dīn Tughluq and is a locus of spiritual manifestations and blessings visited by scholars and the public throughout the year
Quotes
- For a person to see his own faults is a sign of Allah’s grace.
- As long as a person does not abandon bad traits, he is included in the ranks of animals and wild beasts.