Abdul Baba was a resident of Nanded in Khandesh. He first came to Shirdi in 1889. He was under the care of Fakir Amiruddin, who had a dream vision of Saibaba. In that vision Baba gave him two mangoes to give to Abdul and send him to Shirdi.
Baba welcomed him with these words, Mera Kabla Ala, that is My Crow is come. His work was to maintain the lamps at Lendi, Masjid, Chavadi etc and to keep them lighted.
Baba used to give Abdul excellent advice fitting him for a Yogi's life. Baba told him " Eat very little, Do not go in for variety of eatables, One sort of dish will suffice, Do not sleep much". He followed this advice.
Under Baba's tutelage and care he progressed spiritually. Baba made him read the Quran daily and asked him to meditate on it. Abdul had the habit of writing down everything that Baba said, and read it daily as his Quran. After Baba's Mahasamadhi, Abdul used this manuscript to make prophecy.
Abdul Baba was the premier Sevak of Baba. He toiled from early morning keeping Shirdi clean and taking care of Baba's needs.
Abdul had great faith in Baba. He is esteemed as the Hanuman of Baba, constantly attending on the Guru, never expecting any payment or reward, but simply out of Faith sticking on to his master. He was the noble example of complete and perfect devotion.
He died in April 1954 and his samadhi is right opposite to the museum on the way to Lendi Bagh.
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