00:00Husham Adeed, so today we are going to talk about those hidden treasures of the heart of Sindh, i.e. the historical city of Hyderabad.
00:07There are those who embody history, spirituality, and a profound sense of identity. So, let's go without wasting time.
00:15I did this straight away
00:16Let's take a look and see why this city is so special.
00:47If we look back a little, the story of this city is still very amazing.
01:16This gave the city its current shape and population. It is as if a single city had been transformed into several
01:23I have lived lives.
01:24And yes, a very surprising thing is also found in the history.
01:29Can you imagine that before the British Raj, this magnificent city was so revered that
01:35Its streets were dusted daily, yes daily, with fragrant Arkay roses.
01:42Let's stop and imagine this fragrance and the elegance of this era. Amazing, isn't it?
01:47Now we come to part number two, the streets of Fakir's Padh.
01:52When we step into the famous Maroof Bazaar Fakir Ka Paad of Hyderabad, there are many small streets off the central road.
01:59Small streets are visible.
02:02And the interesting thing is that each lane is dedicated to a particular business like Bartan Gali, Dood Gali,
02:08Sabji Gali and of course Batasha Gali, which is famous throughout the city for its traditional jaggery sweets.
02:16Tanvo is the real life of this market.
02:18This market has changed so much over time. You can see how it looked in the past.
02:24There was a very simple era when shops used to close peacefully by 7 pm.
02:30It was. The day was over. But today, today it was
02:49Whose silent and dilapidated walls seem to tell the story of their own destruction. And in contrast to that
02:56On the other side is the Maikh Kheri Mosque, built during the Talpur period, which even after 200 years has passed, stands tall.
03:02With all its glory and splendor
03:04There is a story of the past where two completely different Zilliqas walked at the same place, now let us move ahead in part number 3.
03:12The oldest wooden Tazia of Sindh is a very important year in history.
03:181700 Inside the Imam Barga Ali Abad in Tundwaga, there is a very unusual Asasa dated to 1700.
03:28This goes back to ten days and is considered to be the first Tazia of Sindh, which was built by the ruler of that time, Sindh.
03:35I am close to Mir Pate Ali Khan Talpur.
03:40Now listen to its craftsmanship. This Tajiya is carved from a very rare wood and is covered with mica.
03:48That is, such exquisite designs have been made from mica leaves that the viewer is left stunned, but most of all
03:56I am very surprised what is the matter?
03:58That is, despite centuries having passed, termites have not even eaten into it, it is still completely intact.
04:06But it is safe as if time has stopped here.
04:09Our next part is part number four: The lofty signs of faith
04:15Well, to understand the depth of the tradition here, we must first understand the importance of knowledge.
04:22Ilm is actually a very long wooden beam which resembles the symbolic flag of the field of Karbala.
04:29represents
04:30which was taken up by military leaders during wars
04:33In today's times, this knowledge is presented as an expression of faith.
04:39And this knowledge is placed in the world, where is this special and sacred place read in Sindhi language
04:45goes
05:00You can get an idea of the scale of these traditions from this number 93.
05:07You will see many Falak Bose flags dotting the skyline of Hyderabad.
05:11But the flag that has been prepared for Imam Barga Aliabad
05:15That amazing figure is 93 feet long at this time.
05:18Just imagine a 93-foot-tall wooden beam being erected.
05:23How much effort will be required
05:25And when the local carpenters who made those panels
05:30Nisar Ahmed Bhatti was asked the reason behind this hard work.
05:35So he summed up this entire emotion in just one beautiful sentence.
05:39He said this is my love
05:42To be honest, this doesn't feel like a job or a job.
05:46Rather, this is a very great example of pure love and devotion.
05:50Well, preparing and hoisting a flag is no child's play.
05:55This is a very expert job
05:57It has three basic stages
05:59The first step is to install the alam in the ducky.
06:02which is a beautiful and strong foundation of concrete
06:05The second step is to use a round wooden block called a choke.
06:09It has to be connected with the dahli which actually supports the Shamdan
06:13And finally, the Kulas is decorated on top.
06:17on which an alarming claw is applied
06:19Then a state is complete
06:21Let's now move on to part five.
06:25The Eternity of Azaadari
06:26The atmosphere in Hyderabad during Muharram
06:29A completely free and distinct sound creates a humming sound
06:33if you are there
06:34So on one hand you have a deep sense of denial.
06:37and a sound with a specific rhythm will be heard.
06:40which alerts the mourners
06:41And on the other hand, the wooden shehnai which is also called nafir in Persian.
06:47Its extremely painful and depressing tunes resonate in the ears
06:52which expresses the grief of martyrdom
06:54These sounds directly affect the heart.
06:57Along with these sounds, Mahram gets to see another amazing scene.
07:03Thousands of devotees gather during the Mehndi ceremony of Shahada Kasam.
07:10They light candles in the hope that their wishes will be fulfilled.
07:14And Chote Alamti presents Jules
07:16This light and hope, the first among the historical Imam Bargahs, presents a very powerful and profound scene of faith.
07:24Is
07:25And now the last part of our journey, part number six, the miracle of friendship.
07:31See, faith does not mean just performing rituals.
07:35Rather, its real purpose is also to carry out practical activities.
07:38And today this community of Hyderabad is giving practical shape to this historical spirit.
07:43Just look at their work
07:45Along with monthly ration for needy families
07:48Twenty-two new taps for a mosque in Latifabad
07:52Installing twelve hand pumps in remote villages where there is no water.
07:56and distribution of new shoes and juice among four needy children.
07:59This is where the soul of this city lies.
08:01In reality, all these acts of charity and goodness
08:04The meaning of the Fakir's truth is brought alive before us.
08:08If we look into this Sufiana heart
08:11So a fakir is a person who is completely free from worldly desires.
08:16And who has selflessly dedicated himself to the service of others
08:20Now you understand why the name of Fakir's family is still so dishonest.
08:25Now, at the end of this detailed study, a very deep and profound question arises in the mind.
08:31We, the people of Beloss Service, carry forward this glorious spirit of devotion and heritage of our community.
08:36How can we keep it alive in today's fast paced and modern palaces?
08:41This is a question we all need to think about together.
08:44Thank you so much for being with us on this wonderful journey.
08:48See you in the next round
08:50Till then, God bless you
