Shah Malum

Hazrat Shah Malum (R) was a 14th-century Sufi saint and one of the 360 auliyas or followers who accompanied Hazrat Shah Jalal in his conquest of Sylhet, Bangladesh from Turkey. In 1303 AD, He took part in the expedition of Sylhet which was led by Shah Jalal . After the conquest of Sylhet he established a khanqah at Rajonpur in Fenchuganj Upazila,[1] about 28 km away from Sylhet town, where he started Sufi spiritual practices and activities. He played a significant role in propagating Islam and establishing Muslim rule in the Sylhet region.

It is unclear how and when he died, but he is buried near his khanqah. For centuries, large numbers of devotees have been visiting his tomb, a practice which continues even today. On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th day of January, the Urs of Hazrat Shah Malum takes place.

References

  1. ↑ "উপজেলা প্রশাসনের পটভূমি". fenchuganj.sylhet.gov.bd. Retrieved 19 August 2015.

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