The 9th Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, graced the “Urs- E- Shareef of Baghdadi Sahebaan” at the Darga in Hyderabad on a Sunday evening. This marked his first official religious attendance at the 101st “Urs- E- Shareef of Baghdadi Sahebaan,” commemorating the death centenary of Hazrat Peer Syed Abdur Rahman, affectionately known as Badey Baghdadi, Qibla RA.
The royal Nizam family has historically sought blessings from Hazrat Peer Syed Abdur Rahman. In fact, Asaf Jah VI, His Exalted Highness Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, would welcome Hazrat with a carpet spread for his arrival. This carpet would be immediately taken and stored respectfully, ensuring it would not be tread on by others thereafter.
Janab Sayed Mahmood Husaini Qadri Al Rafai, the grandson and sajjada nashin of Qitte Salheen, expressed his delight and honor in hosting H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, the great-grandson of His Exalted Highness Mir Mahboob Ali Khan and the 9th Nizam head of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan reciprocated the sentiment, stating that it was an honor and pleasure to be received by Pir Baghdadi, continuing the tradition established by his great grandfather, the 6th Nizam. This visit was particularly significant as it marked H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan’s first visit to the Darga after his appointment as the 9th Nizam of the Dynasty.
Mr. Zubair Khan, an associate of Pir, highlighted the importance of this visit, noting that it was H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan’s first religious outing and attendance at a place of faith after his appointment. Prior to this, he had been anointed at the “Qaja ka Chilla” before his formal coronation by a majority of his royal family at a religious ceremony.
Hazrat Badey Baghdadi was a revered figure who memorized the Quran at age nine and mastered theology and Islamic Jurisprudence thereafter. At age 17, he earned the turban, a symbol of high learning. Beyond his lineage as a progeny of the prophet, his asceticism and piety gained widespread recognition.
Hazrat Badey Baghdadi left this mortal world on the 10th Muharram, year 1344 Hijira at the age of 63. He was buried at ‘Qita Saliheen’ in Nampally, Hyderabad. Since then, his “Urs” (annual death anniversary) has been held from the 10th to 12th Muharram, drawing hordes of dignitaries from all walks of life seeking blessings from Peer Sadat Bagdadi.
