Syed Mahbub E Khoda
Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda (1949-2020) was the founder of Dewanbag Sharif[1][2] and is widely known as Dewanbagi.[3] He preached a spiritual path which he referred to as Muhammadi Islam[4] (the Islam of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)).[5] He taught his followers the teachings of Muhammadi Islam[6] which in summary spiritual awakens[7] the heart and soul through meditation and follow islamic rituals in a certain manner.[8]
Syed Mahbub E Khoda | |
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সৈয়দ মাহবুব এ খোদা | |
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| Dewanbag Sharif | |
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| Born | December 14, 1949 Bahadurpur, Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria |
| Died | December 28, 2020 (aged 71) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse | Syeda Hamida Begum |
| Children | 6 |
| Denomination | Sufi |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Dewanbagi |
| Senior posting | |
| Predecessor | Syed Abul Fazal Sultan Ahmad Chandrapuri |
| Successor | Imam Qudrat E Khoda |
| Website | dewanbagsharif |
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Early life and education
Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda was born on 14 December, 1949[9] at village Bahadurpur of Ashuganj in Brahmanbaria.[10] His father was Syed Abdur Rashid and mother was Syeda Zobeda Khatun.[6][11]
Mahbub-e-Khoda began his education at Sohagpur Primary School. He later attended Talshahar Karimiya Alia Madrasa, completing his fazil degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) with distinction. He served as Vice President of the Madrasa Students' Council throughout his time there.[6]
Military service
Mahbub-e-Khoda made significant contributions to Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971.[12] On 11 April, 1971, he joined the freedom fighter camp of the Bengal Regiment in Brahmanbaria with 72 companions. As a commander under Sector No. 3, he led freedom fighters in numerous guerrilla operations and frontal battles against the occupation forces.[13]
During the war, he also established two mosques in India, demonstrating his commitment to spiritual and communal support for fellow fighters. On 19 November, 1971, at the Hejamara Camp, he led Eid al-Fitr prayers and inspired the assembled freedom fighters with his faith and resolve. He declared, "By Allah! The country will be free before the next Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha). I will pray the Eid prayers with you at the Race Course Maidan in Dhaka," a promise that reflected his unwavering belief in the liberation of Bangladesh.[6][14][13]
You are witnesses. By Allah! The country will be free before the next Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha). I will pray the Eid prayers with you at the Race Course Maidan in Dhaka.
— Syed Mahbub E Khoda
27 days after this prophecy, Bangladesh achieved victory on 16 December, 1971. Mahbub-e-Khoda led the Eid al-Adha congregation at the then Race Course Maidan (now Suhrawardy Udyan) in Dhaka. This prediction and its fulfillment were later recounted by numerous freedom fighters in their memoirs and highlighted in various national newspapers.[6][15]
Career
After Bangladesh gained independence, Mahbub-e-Khoda joined the newly formed 16 Bengal Regiment in 1972 as a Religious Teacher (RT). His appointment was made at the request of K. M. Shafiullah,[16] the former commander of Sector No. 3 during the Liberation War, who later became the Chief of the Bangladesh Army.[6]
In 1974, Mahbub-e-Khoda came to know one of the foremost spiritual leaders (Awliya) of that time, Imam Syed Abul Fazl Sultan Ahmad Chandrapuri, through a spiritual guide (Qutub) from Joydebpur. On 3 February, 1974, a Sunday, he traveled to the Darbar Sharif in Chandrapara, Faridpur, to attend the annual Urs Sharif.[17]
Upon their first meeting, Ahmad recognized Mahbub-e-Khoda as his spiritual successor. As a step toward this succession, on 16 March, 1974, he arranged the marriage of his fourth daughter, Syeda Hamida Begum, with Mahbub-E-Khoda. Following his formal initiation into the Tariqa (spiritual path), Mahbub-e-Khoda dedicated himself to worship and intensive spiritual practices as guided by the Tariqa’s teachings.[18]
Upon request by his Murshid, he resigned from the Bangladesh Army in 1975 and permanently relocated[19] to the Darbar Sharif and Chandrapuri Hujur appointed him as Chief Khalifa and Chief of the Ulama Mission.
In 1980, he founded an orphanage and madrasa in Chandrapara, Faridpur. In 1982, he also opened a post office, a hospital, and a high school in Chandrapara. He constructed roads and streets and set up electrification for Chandrapara that same year to make it easier for people to travel about. In 1983, he founded the Sultanaia Mojaddedia Research Academy to conduct study and disseminate Tariqa.
Establishment of Darbar Sharif
Mahbub-e-Khoda moved to Dhaka on 28 March, 1985, with the aim of spreading the ideals of Muhammadi Islam. Then he established the religious institution Dewanbag Sharif. He established a total of 11 Darbar Sharifs to propagate and spread the teachings of Muhammadi Islam in the remote areas of Bangladesh. First, he established the temporary head office of Muhammadi Islam at 154 Arambagh in the capital Dhaka in 1985. In the same year, he established the 'Babe Jannat' Darbar Sharif at Dewanbag in Narayanganj. Later, he established 'Babe Madina' at Kamalapur in Motijheel, Dhaka, in 1987. Then in 1992, he permanently shifted the temporary head office of Muhammadi Islam from 154 Arambagh by establishing 'Babe Rahmat Building' at 147 Arambagh.[6]
In continuation of this, he established 'Babe Najat' in Rangpur in 1995, 'Babe Barkat' in Trishal, Mymensingh in 1998. Then, keeping pace with the growing tide of devotees, he established 'Babe Niamat' in Chuadanga in 2006, 'Babe Morshed' in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria in 2008, 'Babe Ferdous' in Moghbazar, Dhaka in 2009, and 'Babe Magfirat' in Chittagong in 2010. In addition, he established hundreds of Khanqay Mahbubiya and Zaker Majlis in more than a hundred countries of the world and in various districts of Bangladesh. He also founded the World Ashek-e-Rasul Organization with the aim of spreading the great ideals of Muhammadi Islam to the outside world. Mahbub-e-Khoda founded the Sufi Foundation Bangladesh in 1992 and the Al Quran Research Center in 1998.[6]
Death and burial
Mahbub-e-Khoda died[20] on Monday, 28 December, 2020,[21] at 6:48 am. His Salat al-Janazah was held on the next day,[22] Tuesday, 29 December, after Dhuhr,[23] at Babe Rahmat Dewanbag Sharif. Lakhs of devotees attended his Salat al-Janazah. After the funeral prayer, he was given a Guard of honour[24] as a patriotic freedom fighter.[25] He was then buried at Babe Madina, Kamalapur, Dhaka[2][3][6][10] beside his consort.[26]
Before his death, on 27 December, 2020 Mahbub-e-Khoda assigned his son Imam Qudrat E Khoda to be his successor and the director, coordinator, and resolver of issues of Dewanbag Sharif by his Osyoth (Will).[27][28]
Books and publications
- Tafsir-E-Sufi Samrat Dewanbagi[29]
- Eid Moon Sighting Problem and Solution
- Sufi Samrat Uncovers Actual Identity of Allah: Is Allah Not Really Seen?
- Sufi Samrat Uncovers hidden Truth On Great Prophet: Was Muhammad (Sm) Really Poor?
- Mohammadi Islam in the Conspiracy of Yazid
- Revolutionary Religious Reformation of Sufi Emperor (Volume I & II)
- The Revolutionary Contribution of Sufi Emperor: Which is the way of Allah?
- The Easy way to Get Closer to Allah
- Which is the way of Peace?
- Which is the way of Freedom?
- Wazifa (Rules and tasks to be followed in everyday prayers)
- Sufi Samrat sharanika (Published every year)[6][30]
References
- ↑ "Dewanbag Sharif - Sufi Emperor Hazrat Dewanbaghi (RA)". 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dewanbagi Mahbub-e-Khoda passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 28 December 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Syed Mahbub-e-Khuda Dewanbagi passes away". The Daily Star. 28 December 2020.
- ↑ "Home - Muhammadi Islam". 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ↑ "বেলায়েতের যুগের শ্রেষ্ঠ মহামানব সূফী সম্রাট দেওয়ানবাগী". Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 Hasan, Mehedi (17 January 2024). "The glorious biography of the Sufi Emperor Syed Mahbub E Khoda Dewanbagi (Rh.) Huzur". Janorob. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ↑ "Spiritual Philosophy of Sufi Samrat". Archived from the original on 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "দেওয়ানবাগী পীর হিসাবে পরিচিত সৈয়দ মাহবুবের উত্থান যেভাবে". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "দাউদকান্দিতে সুফি সম্রাট দেওয়ান বাগী (রহঃ) হুজুরের ৭৩তম জন্মবার্ষিকী উদযাপন". jjdin. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Dewanbagi pir passes away". Prothom Alo. 28 December 2020.
- ↑ "Dewanbagi pir Syed Mahbub dies". New Age. 28 December 2020.
- ↑ মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সুফি সম্রাট দেওয়ানবাগী - Single by দেওয়ানবাগী on Apple Music, 2025-02-22, retrieved 2025-05-23
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Hasan, Mahedi (2025-03-03). "মুক্তিযুদ্ধে সূফী সম্রাট দেওয়ানবাগী হুজুর". Janorob (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "মুক্তিযুদ্ধে দেওয়াবাগীর অবদান কী?". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ Hasan, mehedi (2025-03-06). "দেওয়ানবাগী হুজুর সম্পর্কে যত প্রশ্ন : সঠিক তথ্য জানুন". Janorob (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "KM Shafiullah: Liberation War veteran and former army chief dies". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ Sharif, Dewanbag (2022-03-20). "The Extraordinary Life of Sufi Emperor Hazrat Dewanbagi (Rh.)". Dewanbag Sharif. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ↑ "বেলায়েতের যুগের শ্রেষ্ঠ মহামানব সূফী সম্রাট দেওয়ানবাগী". Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ↑ Kibria, N. S. (2021-12-14). "দেওয়ানবাগী (মা. আ.) হুজুর মোর্শেদের দরবার থেকে সূফী সম্রাটের ঢাকা আগমন". Jugjugantor. Archived from the original on 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ Correspondant, Staff (May 23, 2025). "Dewanbagi pir Syed Mahbub E Khoda dies". New Age.
- ↑ "Dewanbagi pir passes away". The Business Standard. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ bdnews24.com. "Mahbub-e-Khoda of Dewanbag, a spiritual leader, dies at 71". Mahbub-e-Khoda of Dewanbag, a spiritual leader, dies at 71. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ Correspondant, Staff (December 29, 2020). "Dewanbagi pir no more". The Daily Star.
- ↑ "Dewanbagi Pir buried after guard of honou – Australia Bangladesh Community Barta". Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "Dewanbagi Pir buried after guard of honour -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "যেখানে দাফন করা হবে দেওয়ানবাগী পীরকে". www.bd24live.com. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "What is Muhammadi Islam? - Muhammadi Islam". 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ↑ "The Holy Osyoth (Will) - Dewanbag Sharif". 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "তাফসীরে সূফী সম্রাট দেওয়ানবাগী : একটি তাত্ত্বিক পর্যালোচনা". Archived from the original on 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "Books & Publications - Dewanbag Sharif". Dewanbag Sharif. 22 May 2025. Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025. Unknown parameter
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