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History of the Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam

Dekhti Aankhooon aur sountay kaanoon ko Asslamoalaikum, sisters, brothers friends and elders,In these islamic informative video, we are describing of biography shah Rukn-e-Alam and captivating history of his tomb, an exquisite example of Islamic architecture in Multan. The video highlights the life and teachings of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, as well as the artistic elements that make this tomb a masterpiece. We are describing the stories and traditions that have shaped this revered site over the centuries.

Hazrat Sheikh Rukn-ud-Din Abul Fateh (RA) commonly known by the title Shah Rukn-e-Alam ("Pillar of the World") (1251 - 1335 AD), was an eminent Sufi saint from Multan in modern-day Pakistan who belonged to Suhrawardiya Sufi order.

Hazrat Shah Rukne Alam (RA) was the son of Sadar-Al-Din Arif. He was born in Multan on Friday, the 9th of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 649 Hijri (1251 AD). He was the grandson and successor of Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya. Shah Rukn-e-Alam died on Friday, the 7th of Jamadi-ul-Awwal 735 Hijri (1335 AD). He was buried in the mausoleum of his grandfather, according to his own will. After sometime, however, his coffin was transferred to the present mausoleum. Shah Rukn-e-Alam conferred his spiritual succession to Sheikh Hameed -ud-Din Al-Hakim (RA), buried at Mau Mubarak in Rahim Yar Khan, who was his Ataleeq-e-Awwal, Khalifa-e-Awwal and was married to his aunt, the daughter of Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya (AR).

The tomb of Shah Rukn-i-Alam was built by the Tughluq ruler of Delhi, Ghiyas-ud-din (r. 1320-1325), between 1320 and 1324 AD. Although probably intended as a mausoleum for is own dynasty, it was presented to the family of the renowned Sufi saint following the latter’s death. The three-tier structure stands within its own compound at the north-western edge of the Fort. It is octagonal in shape with an interior diameter of 15 metres and the first tier’s 4 metre thick walls assisted by 8 engaged corner towers or buttresses with a clear slope, support an 8 metre octagon surmounted by a dome with a diameter of 15 metres. The 35 metre high structure is constructed in red brick with a visible framework of beams of shisam wood. The exterior is further ornamented with the use of carved brick and wood as well as blue and white faience mosaic tiles with raised relief patterns. The octagon is decorated with geometric, floral and arabesque designs and calligraphic motifs. The interior, although originally plastered, is bare and the sarcophagus of the saint is surrounded by those of 72 of his descendants. The saint is still revered today and his tomb is the focus of the pilgrimage of over 100,000 pilgrims from all over South Asia who visit and commemorate his memory. The carved wooden mehrab is though to represent the earliest example of its category.

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