Khursheed-e Fuqahat – Part 1 of 8
Author: Al Haj Sayyid Adil Alvi
Translator: Asghar Ijaz Jalal-Poori
Narrator: Mrs. Syeda Tahira Abbas Jafari
Khursheed-e Fuqahat is a biographical work documenting the life, moral character, and religious achievements of the Grand Aayat-Ullah Sayyid Shahab-Ud-Deen Marashi Najafi (1897–1990). The original work was authored in Persian by Haj Sayyid Adil Alvi under the title Khursheed-e Fuqahat (also associated with compilations on the Aayat-Ullah Syed Shahab-Ud-Deen Marashi Najafi’s life titled Qabasat published under the auspices of the Aayat-Ullah Syed Shahab-Ud-Deen Marashi Najafi Public Library in Qom, Iran. It was later translated into Urdu by Asghar Ijaz Jalal-Poori to make the Aayat-UllahSyed Shahab-Ud-Deen Marashi Najafi’s life legacy accessible to Urdu-speaking readers. Key Content Overview 1. Biographical Journey: Details his early education in Najaf, his mastery of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), hadith, genealogy (ilm-Ul-ansab), and ilm-Ul-rijal, alongside his decades-long tenure as a leading Marja al-Taqleed and senior teacher in the Seminary of Qom. 2. The Legacy of the Library: Highlights his tireless personal sacrifices to preserve Islamic intellectual heritage. It records how he fasted, performed compensatory prayers (Qada), and worked manual shifts to purchase rare manuscripts, laying the foundation for the renowned Aayat-Ullah Syed Shahab-Ud-Deen Marashi Najafi Library—one of the largest manuscript repositories in the Islamic world. 3. Moral Character & Asceticism: Focuses on his piety, extreme simplicity, humility, dedication to student welfare, and spiritual discipline (zuhd). 4. Contributions & Mentorship: Outlines his published works, social welfare services, and interactions with prominent scholars across various Islamic schools of thought. This Urdu translation serves as an inspiring biographical account highlighting Aayat-Ullah Marashi Najafi’s academic brilliance, spiritual devotion, and dedication to safeguarding Islamic texts. This informative, Charming, useful and attractive book has been recited by respected Mrs. Syeda Tahira Abbas Jafari from the depth of her heart. Please don’t forget to listen, watch and subscribe your own youtube channel Kashana-e Baseerat.
