Qais (Kish) Abdur Rashid (Rasheed) Note: References from books and texts are bulleted and italicized. Qais Abdur Rashid (575 – 661) (قيس عبد الراشد’ ) also known as Kesh, Qesh and Imraul Qais is the legendary ancestor of the Afghan (Pashtun race), the first Ethnic Pashtun who travelled to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia during the early days of Islam. *.[ pakhtun /index.php/about-pashtuns/origins- of-pashtuns/pashtun- origins?start=1 Claims About Origin, by Syed Zubir Rehman] *.[ gl.iit.edu/govdocs /afghanistan/Religion.html Meaning and Practice], ”Afghanistan Country Study: Religion”, Illinois Institute of Technology] Qais Abdur Rashid is thirty-seventh in descent from King Saul or Malik Talut (Hazrat Talut A.S.). *.[Dawn, [ dawn /weekly/dmag/archive/040404 /dmag9.htm The cradle of Pathan culture], by Alauddin Masood, April 4, 2004.] *.[Pakistan pictorial, Pakistan Publications, 2003.Niamatullahs history of the Afghans , Volume 1, Niʻmat Allāh, Nirod Bhusan Roy, Santiniketan Press, 1958 - Page 5.] Qais Abdur Rashid was born in Zhob region of modern day Baluchistan, Pakistan. *.[ scribd /doc/15687191/Pashtun-Tribes- Pukhtun-Tribes-] *.[ en.pashtunfoundation.org /bodytext.php?request=827] Upon hearing about the advent of the promised Last Messenger of God (YHWH or Allah) as promised in the Torah, he was sent by his tribe to Medina in Saudi Arabia. He met the Prophet of Islam Muhammad P.B.U.H. and embraced Islam there, and was given the name ‘Abdur Rashid’ by Muhammad P.B.U.H. In introducing Qais Abdur Rashid, the Messenger of Allah P.B.U.H. mentioned to his companions, here is a prince of the line of the kings of Israel to witch both Qais and the companions attested. The Prophet also gave him the ominous and truly prophetic title of Batan from which the word Pathan (modern day usage) has descended. It is also important to note here that Pathan is also the name of one of the progenitors of Qais (Kish) and a a grandson of Abraham (Hazrat Ibrahim A.S.) mentioned in the bible. Qais returned to the region of Afghanistan (ghazni, Ghour and Zhob) and introduced Islam to his tribe. *.[ khyber.org /pashtohistory/ethnology- arabs.shtml] Before they Became Muslims, It is also claimed that the famous warrior companion, Khalid ibn al-Walid, introduced Qais Abdur Rashid to the Prophet. The Afghan historians proceed to relate that the Israelites (children of Israel), both in Ghore and in Saudi Arabia, preserved their knowledge of the unity (Monotheism) of Allah (God) and the purity of their religious belief, and that on the appearance of the last and greatest of the prophets Muhammad the Afghans of Ghore listened to the invitation of their brethren in Arabia, the chief of whom was Khalid ibn al-Walid (Khauled or Caled), son of Waleed, so famous for his conquest of Syria, and marched to the aid of the true faith, under the command of Kyse, afterwards surnamed Abdool Resheed. *.[Life of the Amir Dost Mohammed Khan; of Kabul, Volume 1. By Mohan Lal, 1846, pg. 5, Mohan Lal, 1846] *.[History Of The Mohamedan Power In India by Firishta (Muhammad Qāsim Hindū Šāh Astarābādī Firištah)] Qais Abdur Rashid is buried on top of the ”Qais Mountain”, known locally as ‘Da Kase baba Ghar’, (literally Mount of Qais the father) which is in the Sulaiman Mountains near Zhob. Pashtuns (Afghans) from Pakistan and Afghanistan visit the place and offer sacrificial animals, charity and offerings at the tomb. It is said that prayers are accepted and God’s mercy received at the shrine of this Patriarch. Nearly all of the major Pashtun tribes are linked or associated with Qais Abdur Rashid and his descent from King Saul (Hazrat Talut) through Malik Afghan. Though Qais Abdur Rashid is not the direct ancestor or progenitor of all Afghans Pashtun/Pukhtuns), he was the grand leader of the Afghans at the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. and the first Muslim Afghan. Afghans refer to him as Qais the father and all tribes associate themselves with him out of respect for he is recognized as the 1st Afghan who reverted to Islam. Therefore even though Afghans lived and existed long before him ever since the destruction of the Temple of Solomon in ~ 587 BCE by Nebuchadnezzar II, in essence he is the 1st Afghan. Misconceptions The common misconception about Qais Abdur Rashid (Kish) is that he is the blood father of all modern day Afghan (Pashtun) people and that all tribes are descended from him. In fact, he was only a leader (Chieftain) of the group of seven Tribal elders (Tribal leaders) sent along with a group of 76 Afghans (Pashtuns) to meet the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. *.The Lost Tribes in Assyria, by Rabbi Avihail A. and A. Brin, Translation: S. Matlofsky, Jerusalem: Amishav, 1985, pages 97–106 In the year 622, with the appearance of Islam, Muhammad sent Khalid ibn Waleed to the ‘sons of Ishrail’ to spread the word of Islam among the Afghanistan tribes. He succeeded in his mission, returned to Muhammad with seven representatives of the residents of Afghanistan and with 76 supporters. The leader of these people was ‘Kish’ (or Kesh or Qais). According to the tradition, the emissaries succeeded in their assignment and Muhammad praised them for this. He (the Prophet) gave the name Abdur Rashid to Kesh, announced that Kesh was from the Royal line of the House of Israel and that through his seed God will strengthen his religion. The Lost Tribes in Assyria It is to be noted that Qais Abdur Rashid is not the direct blood father of all modern day Afghan Tribes. In truth he was only the head of the delegation the Afghans sent to meet the Prophet at Medinah and Makkah. This delegation comprised of 76 members and representatives from all the Afghan tribes which also represented all the Ten Lost Tribes Of Israel. However, Qais was selected because he was among them the direct descendant of King Saul (Hazrat Talut A.S.) and therefore represented the purest blood of the line of the Kings Of Israel. When different Afghan tribes relate their ancestry from him, or call him the father, it is out of honor and respect. This in no way is to be taken literally. Share this: Twitter Facebook Google Digg StumbleUpo n Tumblr Reddit Like this: LikeLoading... 10 Responses to “Qais (Kish) Abdur Rashid (Rasheed)” 1. hello, this blog is very interesting and the photos are wonderful. we would like to use these images for our book about balochistan. it would be apprreciated if u contact us regarding these photos and any other images of balochistan, its people, landscapes, lifestyle and any other historical images. thank you ByMahvesh Jogezaion March 14, 2013 at 9:17 am 2. zabardast jazak Ullah keep it up dated By wajid ahmadon June 28, 2013 at 10:23 am 1. Thank you. Wassalam. By muslimbaniisraelon July 1, 2013 at 11:01 am 3. The point i would like to raise here is, this creepy story has not been wrote down by a muslim. if ever it was been done by a muslim, he or she must have wrote down (PBUH) after every name Muhammad {PBUH}…….. and what the author is trying to do and trying to say is that WE PASHTUNS belong to ISRAEL…. coz presently, most of the fckn JEWs are trying to associate US (PASHTUNS) with their self!!!! coz unfortunately they think that they are brave, strong, intelligent , fearless, bold and lion hearted LIKE US!!!! By Mazhar Khattakon September 5, 2013 at 4:48 am 1. the second point is…. that NOBODY actually knows about THE PASHTUNS history… who ever is whatever saying is not authentic source!!! some people associates us with TURKs, some with ARABS, some with IRANIANS and some with JEWS…. THEY ARE ASSOCIATING… but here U ASSOCIATED!!!!!!! u got my point right!!!!!!! By Mazhar Khattakon September 5, 2013 at 4:53 am 2. Let me reply to each one of your points: 0/ Please note this: this site is a collection of references from books written by European, Christian, Jewish and some Muslim sources that are considered the most reliable & without bias by international historical & religious standards. There is no personal commentary or views. All references used are provided, some just after the quotes, others at the end collectively. 1/ The references without PBUH are either direct quotes from a book or they are taken from other sources. When reproducing quotes or sources you dont add anything from yourself. Only the original words are reproduced. 2/ I used only a few references from Muslim Historians because most of our historians are not considered accurate by Modern Historical standards. Bias is common among them. In writing this account mostly European and Christian sources were used. Why? read below. 3/ For your information, it is the Muslim historians; Arab, Afghan, Persian and Indians who most strongly associate Afghans with the Bani Israelites whereas the European and other Christian sources almost always deny that. The point in writing this site was to prove from Western sources the connection between Afghans and Bani Israelis. 4/ Afghans are descended from Bani Israelites not Jews. Read this whole blog for the difference between the two. In simple terms, Bani Israelites were the Muslims of their times whereas the word Jews represents a nation/ race of people most of whom follow Judaism but not all. Hazrat Isa (Jesus) PBUH is a Bani Israelite and of Jewish ancestry but he is not a Jew. Learn the difference. 5/ There is no one author here. I dont think you understand the material here at all. This whole site is a collection of references from a multitude of different books mostly from Non Muslim authors. That is the whole point of this site. I dont represent my views at all. In places where you might feel like that, the reason is actually that some of the references are collectively given at the end. This is not a finished work but all of it is genuine. Find out for yourself by taking a reference book and reading it in a library. You will find all the book references to be genuine. 6/ For your information, most of the Jews especially of European origin have always rejected the idea of the Afghans as being Jewish. It has to do with their religious reasons since the Jews are God’s chosen people. Not many people will want to share that with anyone especially if the supposedly chosen people are not Christians but rather Muslims. Mostly Arab Jews, most of the Rabbis and Jewish scholars however consider Afghans to be Jewish. They do so because their oldest books prove this. These books were written only a few decades after the Prophet Muhammad PBUH (& are included in the references) At that time the Afghans were neither as many as they are today nor had they accomplished any military or other gains. 7/ The most genuine references of Afghans being Bani Israelites are from books written by the most trusted Jewish Rabbis like Saadia Gaon a century or two after the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. At that time the Afghans were only very few and they were refugees, they were not known for any military victories so your point about bravery is null and void. As for intelligence, the Jews rather than the Afghans are known for that. By muslimbaniisraelon September 6, 2013 at 12:27 pm 3. No you arrogant buffoon its because they found evidence of stone slabs in hebrew confirming the descent of the roasted quails and man(Man O Salwa)and entire cemeteries depicting “The Magen David” or the star of David on all the graves. There is more evidence if you can stuff it into your brave, strong, intelligent , fearless, bold and lion hearty thick skull. Face it, you(pashtuns) are from Israel. You are the people who once ridiculed and derided the Holy food and were cursed for it, Prophet SAW came to your rescue and still you follow the pashtunwali and old jewish backdoor policies in your religion. Bylobanmanon October 8, 2013 at 9:00 pm 1. It is a disgrace to your intellect and humanity using derogatory words like you did “lobanman”. You can say the same things without having to resort to menial ways. Get a few facts clear: 1/ with the muslim and non muslim accounts, history, facts, places & even ahadith of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, there is a high probability that the Afghans (Pashtuns/Pakhtuns) are the descendants of the original hebrew semitic lost tribes called in Arabic the Bani Israel. 2/ Pakhtuns are the only nation/group of people that are all Muslims. Christian or Hindu Afghans do not exist. (Non Muslim who speak Pushto do exit but their nations/group as a people is different. 3/ Pakhtuns converted to Islam en mass i.e. as the whole nation & willingly because among them they had the old knowledge of the Torah which showed the coming of the last Prophet of the end times, one who was beloved by God/Allah greatly. 4/ Before Islam, they followed the Islam that existed before Prophet Muhammad’s time which was the laws & ways of Torah/ Old Testament or the Shariat of Musa (Moses) PBUH. Following that law at that time was completely Islamic as it represented the Islam of its time. 5/ Almost all the code of Pashtunwali is Islamic by its nature mostly because it came from God himself as it lineage is from the Old Testament/Torah. 6/ For a Pakhtun/Pashtun/ Afghan, Islam is far more important than Pashtunwali which comes second. However, a Pakhtun will always prefer Pashtunwali to our country’s legal system/law (Anglo-Saxon/ British) & I think everyone has the right to follow their culture & tradtion. Lastly, if you are a Muslim, also read the ahadith about Khurasan (Afghanistan, Pakistan & a few surrounding areas), its people and their role in the end times. If you do read these ahadith you will learn to have respect for Afghans/Pakhtuns/ Pashtuns & not be so disrespectful about us. By muslimbaniisraelon October 9, 2013 at 8:06 am 4. Salaam !!! I stumbled upon this website just by chance recently but it has completely blown the lid off my understanding of our past/history.To be honest i was absolutely not comfortable with the notion of being a descendant of bani israel and so my first response was denial of course followed by deep contemplation.slowly but surely the pieces started falling into place there are simply too many coincedences in connection to this being reality for majority of pathaans.the website is excellent but now i have soo many questions and i dont even know where to start. By sarracen1on September 22, 2013 at 12:53 am 1. Wassalam Thank you for reading. I hope you have gone through it all. This is only a minor fraction of the whole. The religious part of it including above all the multitude of ahadith about this very subject, I havent even touched. Thinking from a scientist’s point of view, one of these might be a coincidence, two might be as well but to put all of these together, there are so many facts that the chance of them all being random coincidences is impossible. At least from a non religious point of view it seems like that. If you are a Muslim as well and put in the Ahadith (called mutawatir; considered the next best thing to authentic), well then, you have the answer. If you have any further material or suggestions, please let me know, I am a collector of facts from history. I have put it here for all of our people.
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