Malfuz
Malfuz
Malfuz
Following Sijzi, many Sufis, including Nizam-u'd-din Auliya's disciples and other
orders like the Chishtis, Suhrawardis, and Firdausis, continued this tradition.
Numerous collections appeared, preserving the teachings and daily lives of
these mystic figures. Notable examples include "Anwar-u'l-Majalis" by Khwaja
Muhammad and "Tuhfat-u'l-Abrar-wa-Karamat-u'l-Akhyar" by Khwaja 'Aziz-
u'd-din Sufi. These works spanned the Delhi Sultanate and various provincial
kingdoms.
The Fawa'id-'u'l-Fu'ad
The "Fawa'id-'u'l-Fu'ad," by Amir Hasan Sijzi, set the standard for malfuz
literature in India. It systematically records 188 gatherings of Shaikh Nizam-u'd-
din Auliya from 1308 to 1322, capturing the lively atmosphere of each session
with precise dates and conversations. Sijzi, a scholar and poet, adhered to the
Shaikh's straightforward speech, avoiding linguistic embellishments. Although
many tried to emulate his exactness and clarity, none matched his standard.
The work provides deep insights into the Shaikh's moral and spiritual teachings
and offers a wealth of information on the religious, cultural, and literary history
of the period. The conversations also paint a vivid picture of Badaon, the
Shaikh's hometown, revealing its notable figures and cultural life.
The Khair-u'l-Majalis