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Shamsul Ulama
Maulana Safiullah Dadaji
Shrine of Dadaji
Head Maulana, Kolkata Alia Madrasah
In office
1927–1929
Preceded byMajid Ali Jaunpuri
Succeeded byMuhammad Yahya Sasarami
Personal details
Born1870
Died1948
NationalityIndian
Children
  • Maulana Abdul Ghafoor (Baray Bhaiyya)
  • Ziaul Huq Qutubuddin
  • Salman Abdul Qayyum
Parent
  • Abdur Rahman, known as Jawwad Shah (father)
ResidenceEast Bengali
ProfessionSufi saint, preacher, philosopher
Known forHead Maulana, Kolkata Alia Madrasah

Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah Dadaji (1870 A.D.- 1948) was renowned as Dadaji among the Muslims of Bengal.[1][2] He was a spiritual scholar, islamic preacher, philosopher and teacher. He was the Head Maulavi of Calcutta Aliah Madrasah (Now Aliah University). This saint ultimately ended up settling in Kolkata of West Bengal in the Indian subcontinent in early 1900.[3][4] This scholar never took any formal education or degree from any established institution, but he was an accomplished Islamic thinker.

Early Life[edit]

Dadaji was born in 1870 A.D. in Martung Tehsil, Mardan District of Swat State, in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.[5] His father name Shah Sufi Abdur Rahman, known as Jawwad Shah, also was a great saint.[6] Maulana Safiullah was born in Martung Tehsil, his forefathers belonged to Tara village, in Swat State. Later they settled at Torbanda also in Swat.

Dadaji never took any formal education or degree from any established institution.

Lived places in Culcutta[edit]

The Holy Shrine of Dadaji in Kolkata

According to Maulvi Abdur Rahman Kakku and Maulana Muzaffar Ahmad,

In 1901, Dadaji moved to Qadir Bakhsh Khansama Mosque. From there Munshi Alimuddin took him to his house at 23 Antonibagan Lane. After that he lived in the mosque of Alimuddin, the mosque of Mir Ramzan Ali, the house of Munsi Alimuddin and many places. After that he lived in many places and in 1914 started living in his residence at 18/1 Chakku Khansama Lane.

Career[edit]

After spending most of his time in the jungle he came to Calcutta to settle down at the age of 31-32 on the advice of another saint. He did this by following Prophet Muhammad who married and had a family.[5] Then he taught at Ramzania Madrasa in Calcutta. At that time a post of additional maulovi was opened in Calcutta Alia Madrasa. The Principal of Madrasa-e-Alia Calcutta was pleased to hear her speech and preferred her for the post of Madrasa.[7] Later he was promoted to become the Head Maulana of the Kolkata Aliya Madrasa.[8]

Teachings and Miracles[edit]

Main gate of Shrine of Dadaji in Kolkata.

Miracles started when he was 7 years old. Everyone was surprised to see the small child cry at his words. At the age of 8-9 his deep love for Allah took him to the forest where he stayed for 7-8 months at a time.[5]

Also during his travels he visited many Qutbs, Ghawtes and Auliya shrines and met many saints who helped him in his journey to attain nearness to Allah. He acquired the knowledge of Marifat from them. He met Khizir, the mystic person of Islam, and benefited from his teachings and guidance.[5][9]

Common people, Ulama, spiritual masters and great saints used to come to him. Because he was considered the "saint of all saints" of his time. It is said that the jinns also came to him in human form to learn and benefit from him. Allah has given him the knowledge of Ma'rifa and by Allah's mercy and permission he can know the inner thoughts of people and future events according to Allah's permission.[7]

Death[edit]

In her old age he suffered from painful carbuncle (a severe boil with multiple boils in the skin), it weakens him physically. He died of this disease in 1948.

Family[edit]

  • Maulana Abdul Ghafoor (Baray Bhaiyya), the eldest son - education from Kolkata Madrasa and also a prominent Sufi, islamic scholars and saints.[10][11] Baray Bhaiyya contributed immensely to the development of the game of cricket in India. He also played a significant role in promoting and spreading Islam.[12]
  • Ziaul Huq Qutubuddin, the youngest son - writer, visiting professor of islamic studies, South-East University, Dhaka.[13][14]
  • Salman Abdul Qayyum, one of the gandsons.

Further reading[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. ^ Great Sufi Saint Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah (Dadaji). Las Vegas, NV: Amazon. 2021. pp. 28–37, 252–263, 267. ISBN 9798789641583.
  2. ^ Wahhab, Abdul (2008). Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah (Dadaji), the saint of Kolkata (1 ed.). Oshi Publ.
  3. ^ Maulana M. Obaidul Huq, Bangladesher Pir Aulia, Feni, 1389/1969, p.175-236 (in Bengali). Madina Publications.
  4. ^ Abdul Wahhab, Maulana Safiullah, Islamic Foundation, Dhaka, 1403,1983, Abdus Sattar, Tarikh-e-Madrasa-e-Aliya: Dhaka, 1959, p.172-73. Published by The Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh. Article contributed by A.T.M. Muslehuddin.
  5. ^ a b c d Anam, Mufakkharul. Great Sufi Saint Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah (Dadaji): Life, Teachings and Miracles. -- Author: Abdul Wahhab Translator: Mufakkharul. Translated by Anam, Mufakkharul.
  6. ^ "The Rise of Islam and the Bengal Frontier, 1204–1760". publishing.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  7. ^ a b Mufakkharul Anam, Mr Abdul Wahhab (April 8, 2008). Great Sufi Saint Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah (Dadaji): Life, Teachings and Miracles. Independently Published. ASIN B09P1VTG9W. ISBN 979-8789641583.
  8. ^ Wahhab, Abdul (2008). Shamsul Ulama Maulana Safiullah (Dadaji): the saint of Kolkata. Dhaka: Oshi Publications. OCLC 276515383.
  9. ^ "Maulana Safiullah: The Saint of Kolkata | The University Press Limited". www.uplbooks.com. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  10. ^ Alamgir, Muhammad. Sufi Saint Maulana Abdul Ghafoor (Baray Bhaiyya): Life, Teachings and Miracles -- Author: Abdul Wahhab Translator: Muhammad. Translated by Alamgir, Muhammad.
  11. ^ Wahhab, Abdul; Alamgir, Muhammad (2009). Profile of a saint: the amazing life of Baray Bhaiyya, Fakhrul Muhaddeseen Maulana Abdul Ghafoor. Dhaka: Ziaul Haq Qutubuddin. ISBN 978-984-33-0609-8. OCLC 680427748.
  12. ^ "The Amazing Life of Baray Bhaiyya | The University Press Limited". www.uplbooks.com. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  13. ^ "About Ziaul Huq Qutubuddin". Ziaul Huq Qutubuddin's Quran Study Circle. 2017-05-04. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  14. ^ Qutubuddin, Ziaul Huq (2007). The Concept of Bid'ah in Islam: In the Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Oshi Publications.

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