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Sir Aurel Stein (1862 - 1943) - Strength of Oral Tradition in Kashmir

“Popular local tradition has fortunately in Kashmir proved far more tenacious than the traditions of the learned. I have often derived from it very valuable assistance in my local search for particular data. The experience gained on my antiquarian tours has convinced me that when collected with caution, and critically sifted, such local tradition can safely be accepted as supplementary to the information of our written records.” (Sir Aurel Stein, Rajatarangini, Vol. 2, 385).

Sir Francis Younghusband

"There resided in Kashmir some 1900 years ago a saint of the name of Yuz Asaf, who preached in parables and used many of the same parables as Christ uses, as, for instance, the parable of the sower." [more]

Al-Hilal - Christian Journal

In 1909, the editor of Al-Hilal, a Christian journal published from Beirut, Lebanon, wrote:

“In Mohalla Khan-i-yar of the city (Srinagar), there is a tomb. The people of Kashmir describe it as that of Prophet (Nabi) Yuz Asaf. The ordinary people of the locality visit this tomb regularly. In certain books of history it is stated that Yuz saf was a Nabi (Prophet) who had come from a far off country. He died there and was buried in that city.” (Al-Hilal, Vol. 2, Part 4 (1903))

Historical Sources

	Bhavishya Maha Purana This Sanskrit document places a figure known as 'Isa-Masih' in India around 100AD meeting King Shalivahan [more]		Official Decree "..God Almighty sent Yuz-Asaph as a Prophet to the people of Kashmir.." [more]
	The Glass Mirror "Yesu, the teacher and founder of the religion, who was born miraculously, proclaimed himself the Savior of the world." [more]		Tarikh-i-Kashmir "I have seen in a book of Hindus that this prophet was really Hazrat Isa, the Spirit of God, on whom be peace and had also assumed the name of Yuz Asaf." [more]
	Tomb Sign Post "Anointed for Kashmir: This spot is famous as the resting place of a messenger.." [more]		Qisa-shazada "At last he reached the capital city of Kashmir. Having settled there, he called all people towards the Kingdom of God. He stayed there in Kashmir till the last day of his life." [more]
	Foot Carvings These feet carvings found next to the tomb appear to show Crucifixion wounds. [more]		Garden of Solomon The Bagh-i-Sulaiman is a Persian work written by Mir Saadullah Shahabadi Kashmiri in 1780 A.D. It is a history of Kashmir in Persian verse. [more]
	Wajeesut Tawarikh "It is said that at that place exists the grave of Paigambar Yuzu Asaf. He was a prince who had come to this place." [more]		Ikmal-ud-Din "Then Yuz Asaf, after roaming about in many cities, reached that country which is called Kashmir." [more]
	The Ain-ul-Hayat "At last he reached the city of Kashmir. He invited its inhabitants to righteousness and resided there till death approached him.." [more]		The Acta Thomae "But the Lord said to him: ‘I am not Judas which is also called Thomas but I am his brother.’” [more]
	Takhat Sulaiman The Takhat Sulaiman (Throne of Solomon) is a large temple situated on the top of a hillock near the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. [more]		Tahrik-i-kabir-kashmir "Syed Nasir-uddin Khanyari is much revered for spending his life in piety and prayers. He was buried in the famous shrine known as the Rozabal Tomb. His grave is located towards the south of the holy grave of a prophet" [more]
	Rauzat-us-Safa "Jesus was named the ‘Messiah’ because he was a great traveler. He wore a woolen scarf on his head and a woolen cloak on his body." [more]