سندھی سیرت نگاران کی کاوشوں کی تلخیص و ترجمانی

Summary of the Works of Sindhi Biographers

Abstract

The article "Seerat Writing in Sindh" highlights the significant contributions of Sindhi scholars to the field of Seerat literature. These scholars have demonstrated a profound commitment to this discipline alongside their work on the Quran and Hadith. Among the pioneers, Imam Abu Mashar Sindhi stands out as a prominent figure. He was a renowned expert in Maghazi (accounts of the Prophet's battles) and a mentor to the famous historian, Imam Waqidi. In the second century Hijri, Imam Abu Mashar authored Kitab al-Maghazi, the first Seerat work by a Sindhi scholar. Unfortunately, this work has been lost over time. Following him, Imam Abu Jafar Debli Sindhi compiled Makatib al-Nabi (PBUH), a groundbreaking collection of letters sent by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to various rulers for dawah purposes. This book still exists in some form today. Afterward, there appears to be a gap in Seerat writing in Sindh until the 12th century Hijri, when Makhdoom Muhammad Hashim Thattvi, a prominent scholar from Thatta, made significant contributions. His Arabic work, Al-Quwwa fi Hawadith Sini al-Nubuwwah, organized Seerat events chronologically and is considered a unique contribution to Islamic literature. Another noteworthy work by him, Al-Safa fi Asma al-Mustafa, documents 1,181 names of the Prophet (PBUH). This article employs a historical methodology, analyzing primary sources and emphasizing the enduring legacy of Sindhi scholars in Seerat literature.