The-Religion-of-God

Introduction to the Person of His Holiness Ra Gohar Shahi
Born on 25th November, 1941, in a small village of the Indian Sub-Continent, 'Dhok Gohar Shah',
District of Rawalpindi. The Mother of His Holiness Gohar Shahi is a descendent of Fatima Al Zahra,
meaning Sadat-Family (Progeny of Fatima), from the grandsons of Syed Gohar Ali Shah. The father of
His Holiness is a descendant of one of the (maternal) grandsons of Syed Gohar Ali Shah, and his
grandfather comes from the Mughal family.
His Holiness developed inclination towards shrines of the Saints since His childhood. Father of His
Holiness says, "At the age of 5-6 years, His Holiness would disappear, and we would find Him sitting at
the shrine of Nizam Uddin Auliya in New Delhi, India. Occasionally, it seemed to me that His Holiness
was talking to Nizam Uddin Auliya". This incident dates back the time when the father of His Holiness
resided in Delhi for his job.
When His Holiness Gohar Shahi visited India in March 1997, the caretaker of the shrine of the Saint
Nizam Uddin, upon the instructions of the soul of Nizam Uddin Auliya, placed the 'Turban of Honour' on
the head of His Holiness. Since childhood, whatever His Holiness predicted came true. Hence, I would
fulfill all His reasonable wishes. The father of His Holiness says, "Gohar Shahi, as per His routine, comes
out to the lawn in the house every morning, and I stand in respect to greet him." His Holiness Gohar
Shahi disapproves of this, and says, "I feel shy, as I am your son. So do not stand in respect for me.” The
father of His Holiness says that he always explains that he stands in respect for the presence of God that
dwells in His Holiness Gohar Shahi. Amir Hussain, a teacher from Mora Noorie Primary School
recollects, "I am famous for being a stern teacher in the area. I used to penalize the naughty kids. His
Holiness would sometimes reach the school late, and when I would want to punish His Holiness, I would
feel as if somebody had gotten hold of the stick, and I would end up smiling."
Remarks of the family members and friends of His Holiness Ra Gohar Shahi:
"We never saw His Holiness arguing, fighting or beating up anybody. If any of His friends was angry and
wanted to get physical, His Holiness would simply smile. "
Remarks by wife of His Holiness Gohar Shahi:
Firstly, His Holiness Gohar Shahi is hardly ever angry, however, His Holiness expresses intense reactions
against immorality and indecency. His Holiness is exceptionally generous. In the morning when His
Holiness leaves for the meeting with daily visitors in the lawn of the house, His pockets are full of money.
However, when His Holiness returns, the pockets are empty. His Holiness gives away all the money to the
needy. When I am in need of money, His Holiness shows an innocent face, thus I get angry. Looking at
His innocent face, I say a couplet: Thou art so generous by heart, but parted with all the wealth.
Remarks by sons of His Holiness Gohar Shahi:
Our father (His Holiness Gohar Shahi) is very affectionate towards us and sees to our needs. But when we
ask our father for money, He gives us but a small sum. Our father says, "You will be spending
extravagantly." We say to our father, "Either you give us plenty of money or turn us into a fakir."
Remarks by the Mother of His Holiness Gohar Shahi:
During His childhood, when He would not go to school for a day or two, or if He suffered a business loss
later in life, I would criticize Him, but He would never raise His head in response. My Spiritual Guide,
Kakka Miyan from the village of Shams, would advise me, “Do not swear at RIAZ. You do not know
what I see in Him.” He has so much sympathy for humanity that when He would find out that a
passenger bus had broken down even at a distance of 10 miles, He would get food prepared for the
passengers and would take it to them riding His bicycle.
Remarks of Mohammad Iqbal of Fazooliyan, a close friend of His Holiness Gohar Shahi: