The purpose of this treatise is to discuss the Masha-ikh of the undermentioned Shajarah (Spiritual Tree). The prime motive for the Sulahaa (the pious Auliya) is the acquisition of Rahmat (divine mercy). It is quite obvious that it is disrespectful for one spiritually destitute in every respect to write about the illustrious Auliya.
The Shajarah is of Hadhrat Aqdas, Qutbul alam, Murshid-e-lam, Maulana Gangohi (Nawwarallaaha marqadahu).
(The Shajarah is in the form of a poem. Due to the inability of the translator to present an authentic translation of the poem, only the names of the noble Masha-ikh in the Shajarah are presented – Translator).
The aim of reciting the Shajarah is tawassul (to supplicate to Allah for mercy through the medium of these illustrious names). Hence, it is appropriate to begin from the lowest one in the Shajarah progressing to the highest. If the medium of Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) is taken first, then there is no need to cite anyone else. Since the life-conditions will now be narrated, it is necessary to commence with the blessed narration of Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم).