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NPO. No: 043-346 |
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Sayed Abdul Haq
Another are which seemed to have provided accommodation for runaway slaves is the nature reserve area at the foot of Table Mountain, today called Deer Park, the forest itself would have provided a convenient hiding place. There are at least five graves of Auliyah along the mountain stream running through the park. Oral sources give their names as: Sayed Mohammad Illahie. Oral history relates that the grave of Sayed Abdul Haq was discovered by a lady who used to do her washing at the mountain stream. She regularly saw a person performing his prayers at this site. Where he came from and other details of his history are unknown. All that is known about him is that he was a member of the Qadariah Tariqa. The shrine is situated in the mountain ravine, adjacent to a fast flowing mountain stream. The title ‘Sayed’, on the name plate at the grave suggests that he might have been a descendent of the family of the prophet Muhammad (SAW). But that as it may, the followers of Sayed Abdul Haq have reverend respect for their spiritual guide. Tis is clearly evident from the impeccable condition of the shrine and its surroundings. |
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