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A research-driven book on the subject of Sufism in Bihar

Bihar Aur Sufivad

Exploring the Sufi traditions, spiritual lineages, and historical memory of Bihar—bringing regional histories and literary sources into wider conversation.

By Syed Amjad HussainRajmangal PrakashanPublished 2025
Bihar Aur Sufivad by Syed Amjad Hussain — official book cover
About the book

Recovering the stories behind a living tradition.

Bihar Aur Sufivad is a study of the people, places, lineages, and texts that shaped the region’s Sufi heritage.

Drawing on Persian and Urdu material, published references, and visits to khanqahs and dargahs, the book brings together historical and literary perspectives on Sufism in Bihar.

It explores the connections between spiritual traditions and regional history, with attention to the lives and legacies of Sufi figures associated with Bihar. Its aim is to make this heritage more accessible to readers while encouraging deeper engagement with historical sources.

“A journey through the spiritual and literary memory of Bihar.”

For academic citation or quotation, readers should consult the printed edition and verify page references against the original text.

Inside the book

History, lineages and literary memory.

The book approaches Bihar’s Sufi heritage through interconnected themes rather than treating it as a story of isolated sites or personalities.

01

Islam Aur Sufivad (Islam and Sufism)

An introduction to Sufi thought and its place in the broader religious and intellectual history.

02

Sufi Silsilas

Spiritual lineages and networks that connect teachers, disciples, khanqahs, and regions.

03

Lives of the Sufi Saints

Biographical sketches of Sufi figures associated with Bihar and their historical legacies.

04

Khanqahs and Dargahs

Places of devotion, learning, hospitality, and collective memory across the region.

05

References and Sources

Literary and historical materials that help preserve regional narratives and traditions.

06

Manqabat and Devotional Verse

The poetic expressions through which reverence and spiritual memory are carried forward.

This overview is descriptive; consult the book’s contents page for the exact chapter titles and order.

Book details

A reference for readers of Bihar’s heritage.

For readers interested in Sufism, regional history, Persian and Urdu literature, and the cultural history of Bihar.

TitleBihar Aur Sufivad
AuthorSyed Amjad Hussain
PublisherRajmangal Prakashan
EditionPrint edition (Paperback)
Publication date27 April 2025
Length306 pages
About the author

Syed Amjad Hussain

Author, poet, historian, and independent research scholar from Sheikhpura, Bihar, with a particular focus on Sufism, Islam, and the historical heritage of the region.

His work centres on documenting regional histories, engaging with literary sources, and bringing greater attention to the people and places that form Bihar’s spiritual and cultural memory.

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