Dewanbag Sharif is a tasawwuf-based Islamic institution located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It promotes and teaches the principles of Muhammadi Islam (Islam of Muhammad). It was founded by Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda (known as Dewanbagi).[1][2]
Its administrative office, 'Babe Rahmat Dewanbag Sharif', is located at 147 Arambagh, Dhaka-1000.[3] All the activities of Dewanbag Darbar Sharif are conducted from here.[4][5]
History
On 25 September 1985, Sufi Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda[4] established a religious institution called Babe Jannat Dewanbag Sharif in a small town in Madanpur, Narayanganj named Dewanbag[6] and from there he was commonly known as Dewanbagi.[7]
Later in 1992, he established a Darbar named Babe Rahmat situated at 147 Arambagh, Motijheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is serving as the main administrative center of Dewanbag Sharif.[8][9]
Also, behind the Bangladesh Bank building in south Kamalapur, Dhaka, there is another establishment called Babe Madina, operating by Dewanbag Sharif, which has a camel farm,[10][11] and currently Dewanbagi[12] and his wife Syeda Hamida Begum are engraved here.[13][14]
In September 2024, miscreants attacked and torched the Babe Jannat Dewanbag Sharif in the Madanpur area of Narayanganj's Bandar upazila.[17][18]
Events
World Ashek-e-Rasul (PUBH) Conference[19] is held[20][21] almost every year on the birthday of Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda on 14 December on a predetermined date.[22] This is the largest and most populous event of Dewanbag Sharif, which was formerly known as the World Sufi Conference.[23]
From 1985 to 1988, a total of 4 Great Holy Ors Mubarak took place. From 1989 to 1997, the name was changed to World Sufi Conference. There were a total of 9 World Sufi Conferences, out of which 4 conferences were held from 1989 to 1992 at Babe Jannat Dewanbag Sharif in Narayanganj and 5 conferences from 1993 to 1997 were held at Arambagh in Motijheel, Dhaka.[23] From 18 December 1997 until now it was again renamed as World Ashek-e-Rasul (PUBH) Conference.[24]
From 1989 to 2019, both the World Sufi Conferences and World Ashek-e-Rasul (PUBH) Conferences were held at Arambagh in Motijheel, Dhaka.[25][26]
As Mahbub-e-khoda revived the Muhammadi Islam as the main ideology and propagated across the people, after his demise he appointed his second eldest son Arsafm Qudrat E khoda as his spiritual successor.
This teaches performing prayer with full presence, humility, and mindfulness, turning salah into a deeply spiritual experience rather than a mere ritual.
This principle highlights developing sincere love and devotion for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and embodying his character and teachings in one’s life.
Controversies
Dewanbag Sharif has faced criticism and controversy at different times, often arising from misunderstandings and differing interpretations of its Sufi-oriented practices. Some groups have questioned its spiritual approach; however, supporters maintain that its teachings remain firmly grounded in the core principles of Islam, emphasizing spiritual purification, moral reform, and service to humanity through its religious and social activities.[7]
In 2016, the Islamic Foundation sought to counter Dewanbag Sharif founder Mahbub-e-Khoda's "controversial statements" on Islam and Sharia, but failed to provide any proof.[30]
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