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Shajra Attaria & Silsila Qadria PDF Download (شجرہ قادریہ عطاریہ)

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Syed Jawad Ali Zaidi Hereditary Genealogist & Custodian
Published October 25, 2026
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The sacred tradition of Shajra Attaria (شجرہ عطاریہ) and Silsila Qadria Razvia (سلسلہ عالیہ قادریہ رضویہ) represents one of the most prominent chains of spiritual initiation (Bay'ah) in contemporary Islamic Sufism. For millions of affiliated disciples (Mureeds and Talibs) across Pakistan, India, the UK, and global diaspora communities, obtaining an authentic, readable, and verified Shajra Attaria PDF download or wall chart is an essential devotional practice.

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The Core Masters in the Shajra Attaria & Qadria Chain (شجرہ شریف کا سلسلہ مبارکہ)

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The spiritual Isnad of Shajra Attaria connects disciples through unbroken master-disciple links back to the fountainhead of divine guidance. The primary focal masters in this chain include:

1. Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat: Hazrat Allama Maulana Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadri Razavi Ziyaee (حفظہ اللہ تعالیٰ), founder of Dawat-e-Islami.

2. Qutb-e-Madina: Hazrat Allama Maulana Zia-ud-Din Ahmad Madani (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), prominent khalifa of Aala Hazrat residing in the holy city of Medina.

3. Aala Hazrat Imam-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat: Mujaddid-e-Deen-o-Millat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), prolific Islamic jurist and reviver of the 14th Islamic century.

4. Sayyiduna Ghaus-e-Azam: Sultan al-Awliya Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ) of Baghdad Sharif, whose biological descent connects to Imam Hassan (a.s) and Imam Hussain (a.s).

5. Maula-e-Kainaat: Ameer-Ul-Momineen Hazrat Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (علیہ السلام), the gateway to the city of knowledge (باب مدینۃ العلم).

6. Khatam-un-Nabiyyin: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم), the master of both worlds.

Why Disciples Read Shajra Shareef Daily (شجرہ شریف پڑھنے کے فوائد و برکات)

خلاصہ و بصیرت • Archival Reflection

In Sufi tradition, reciting the names of the righteous masters in one's Shajra is not merely a formality; it is a means of spiritual connection (Rabita bil-Murshid) and seeking divine mercy. As the great classical scholars noted: "Inda dhikr al-saliheen tanzil al-rahmah" (عِنْدَ ذِكْرِ الصَّالِحِينَ تَنْزِلُ الرَّحْمَةُ — At the mention of the righteous, divine mercy descends).

Spiritual Lineage (Tariqat) vs. Biological Lineage (Nasab)

While a Shajra Shareef documents spiritual lineage established through sacred oath (Bay'ah) and spiritual transmission, a Shajra-e-Nasab documents immutable biological descent governed by Islamic inheritance (Miras) and bloodline verification. Hereditary Sadaat frequently unite both branches: tracing their physical ancestry to Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s) while upholding their spiritual allegiance through the Qadria order.

اردو خلاصہ: شجرہ عطاریہ و سلسلہ قادریہ کی اہمیت

خلاصہ و بصیرت • Archival Reflection

"شجرہ عطاریہ دراصل سلسلہ عالیہ قادریہ رضویہ کی ایک مبارک شاخ ہے جو امیر اہلِ سنت مولانا الیاس قادری کے ذریعے امام احمد رضا خان بریلوی اور حضور غوثِ اعظم شیخ عبد القادر جیلانی سے ہوتی ہوئی حضرت علی کرم اللہ وجہہ الکریم اور نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم تک پہنچتی ہے۔ شجرہ شریف روزانہ پڑھنے سے دل کو روحانی سکون ملتا ہے اور اولیائے کرام کی برکات حاصل ہوتی ہیں۔ شجرہ ڈاٹ کام پر آپ اس روحانی سلسلے کا چارٹ اور پی ڈی ایف فارمیٹ دیکھ سکتے ہیں۔"

Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Authoritative answers on genealogical protocols and Islamic lineage research.

What is Shajra Attaria (شجرہ عطاریہ)?

Shajra Attaria is the spiritual initiatic chain (Silsila) of Dawat-e-Islami, founded by Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Maulana Ilyas Attar Qadri, which connects directly to the historical Silsila Qadria Razvia.

Where can I download the Shajra Attaria and Qadria family tree formats?

You can access and download printable PDF, Word, and SVG tree chart templates directly from Shajjra.com's Family Tree Template center (/family-tree-template).

Is Shajra Attaria different from biological Shajra Nasab?

Yes. Shajra Attaria is a spiritual master-to-disciple lineage (Tariqat / Bay'ah). Shajra Nasab is an immutable biological family tree documenting bloodline paternity across generations.

Who is the central figure connecting Silsila Qadria to the Holy Prophet ﷺ?

Sayyiduna Ghaus-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) through his Hasani and Husayni lineage, leading directly to Ameer-Ul-Momineen Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s) and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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