I have been to Surat numerous times on numerous occasions. I have seen the crowd that meshes into one body outside Qasr-e-Mutahhar for one glimpse of Maula (TUS). I have watched the queues outside the qubba waiting for hours for their turn to perform ziyarat. I know why. I know the tranquil stillness inside the qubba that stands in sharp contrast to the bustling masses outside. Ten thousand mumineen may enter and exit the qubba per day with prayer and salaam on their lips; the ambience inside remains undisturbed--always welcoming, eternal. When you enter with right foot forward the first thing that greets you is the cool white marble and the fragrance of bukhur. Your salaam shall be returned and prayers answered.
The qabr mubarak of Syedna Mohammed Ezzuddin (RA), the 44th Dai at Mutlaq, is in the larger of two qubbas in Surat (Qubba Ezziyah) beside five Duat Mutlaqeen. Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) was born in the year 1203 H and attended the dars of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (RA)--now known as Jamea tus Saifiyah--with his brother Syedna Tayyeb Zainuddin (RA). Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) and Syedna Zainuddin (RA) were born to Syedi Jiwanji who served the dawat faithfully and in whose lineage eight Duat Mutlaqeen were to follow.
Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) was personally trained for the position of Dai al Mutlaq by Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (RA) and continuously subjected to trials. On one occasion Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) was ordered by Syedna Saifuddin (RA) to journey to Mumbai immediately and in secrecy. His family was not informed of his travels. The anxious family members came to Syedna's (RA) residence but did not receive any information. They, then, went to Syedi Abdeali Imaduddin who consoled them saying: It must be an amr-e-aali (command) of the Dai. Do not worry, he is safe. Only after Syedna Mohammed Ezzuddin (RA) had reached Mumbai did he inform his family. He also journeyed in severe rain conditions upon the command of the Dai. Such was the proof of fortitude.
Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) was appointed Dai when he was 29 years of age. Syedna Tayyeb Zainuddin (RA), his brother, was appointed Mukasir-ud-dawat as per the direction of Syedna Saifuddin (RA). Syedna Ezzuddin (RA) reigned for three years and was laid to rest in the area which he had bought in front of Qubba Najmiya. Syedna (RA) passed away in the year 1236 H. on the 19th of Ramadan. He was 34 years of age.
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