Makhdoom (Arabic: مخدوم, meaning one who is served) is a word in Arabic script meaning "Teacher of Sunnah. Muslim Sufi title in South Asia and Central Asia."
This title is now used by the descendants of the Sufi masters, who are mostly Pirs, politicians and Teachers of Sunnah in southern Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan. Hazrat Abbas, respectable paternal uncle of Prophet Muhammad, usually visited Mecca and Medina. Prophet Muhammad received him and always addressed him with the title of Makhdoom where they served. In Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan, this title is used as sacerdotal dignity.
A Makhdoom is generally a respectable person who dedicated his life to Islam, the Quran and the Sunnah. However, currently this title is commonly misused by modern Pakistani politicians without any legitimacy.
The Makhdoom clan derives its name from Makhdoom Burhanuddin, who was born around the 13th century AD. His family tree indicates that he was a descendant of Qutb Shah through his son Muhammad Zaman Ali Shah (famous as Khokhar). Qutb Shah is one of the descendants of Hazrat Ali (R.A) through his son Hazrat Abbas.
Hazrat Makhdoom Burhanuddin and his friend Hazrat Syed Shahabal Shah were instructed by Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar to go to Sahiwal in the Sargodha District to preach Islam in the 12th century. The saints went there and they started to preach to the people. Many people of that area became Muslim on the hand of these saints. Both saints are great Alim of Islam. They established a Darsgah at Sahiwal District Sargodha for giving Islamic education to the students and preaching of Islam.
History
After a few years, both Saints left Sahiwal and went to the village known as Langar Makhdoom, named after Hazrat Makhdoom Burhanuddin (more commonly-known as Langar Makhdoom). Both saints started preaching Islam there and, again, many people of that area became Muslim on their hands. After their arrival at Langar Makhdoom, the entire area appears to have been blessed by the mercy and blessings of Almighty Allah.Hazrat Langar Makhdoom died in Langar Makhdoom in 1245 CE (666 Hijri). He was buried in his mud dwelling hut according to his last will in Makhdoom Grave Yard near Changranwala Village of Tehsile, Lalian District, Chiniot. The father and mother of Hazrat Langar Makhdoom are also buried in Makhdoom graveyard.
Karamat of Hazrat Makhdoom Burhanuddin
1. Walking of Shesham trees from one place to an other, on the order of Hazrat Makhdoom Burhanuddin and by the will of Allah
2. Visit of the Lion to his grave in each month, especially on Thursday. By the blessing of Allah and by the Dua of Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar there is one wali Allah in each family of Hazrat Makhdoom Burhanuddin. There is a great gathering of followers on his Mizar on every Friday and his annual "URS" has been celebrated on 16 to 18 March every year.
Location and distribution
In Pakistan, they are found principally in Chiniot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Lahore, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Dera Ismail Khan, Sukhar, and Hafizabad In addition, few of them are in other countries such as Saudi Arabia, United States, Canada, Australia, Italy, Libya or United Kingdom.
Makhdoom Profession
Agriculture, politics, medical, judiciary, armed forces, police, business, education, communication
Famous Villages of Makhdoom
1. Langar Makhdoom, Tehsile Lalian, District Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan
2.Mohallah Mustafabad sargodha road tehcil & disstrict chiniot
3. Jaan Muhammad Wala, Tehsil Kot Momen, District Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
4. Jallah Makhdoom, Tehsile Kot Momen, District Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
5. Ghaus Muhammad Wala, Tehsil Kot Momen, District Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
6. Kot Miana, Tehsile Kot Momen, District sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
7. Chak Miana, Tehsile Kot Momen, District sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
8. Basti Makhdoom, Tehsile Phalia District M.B Din, Punjab, Pakistan.
9. Luqman, Tehsile Sargodha, District Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan