Thursday, March 31, 2022

Prince Sulṭan Muḥammad Qadri Dara Shukoh



Today in history (29th March, 1615) Prince Sulṭan Muḥammad Qadri Dara Shukoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan was born (9 Farvardīn/29 Ṣafar 1024/29 March 1615).
Dara Shukoh was a more studious Prince who studied Sufism, the Rigveda and Vedanta. However, he was less successful in the military sphere due to a lack of experience. Unfortunately due to a lack of critical reading Dara is either considered a Murtad (apostate) or a Prince devoid of capability, both that are incorrect & fanned by popular narratives.
"When the chosen Prophet ﷺ would go to battle against the unbelievers & the army of Islam suffered losses, the literalist scholars would say "this is a lesson in fortitude". But what need does the khātim an-nabīyīn (seal of the Prophets) have of lessons"?
- Qadri Dara Shukoh, letter dated 1655.


 

No comments:

Post a Comment