Majar Sharif
Holy Resting Place of Eight Generations of Sufi Saints
The Sacred Graveyard
The sacred graveyard of Kharki Darbar Sharif is located on the right side of the entrance to the Kharki Mosque. This holy place serves as the burial ground for the ancestors of Hazrat Maulana Shah Sufi Mohammad Abdul Karim Rahmatullah Alaihi and their distinguished family members. Daily, countless visitors come to this sacred site seeking spiritual blessings and peace.
Notable Graves
Hazrat Maulana Shah Sufi Mohammad Abdul Karim
(Rahmatullah Alaihi)
- High mausoleum located in the middle of the roofed boundary wall, on the north side
- The most prominent grave in the compound
- Known as "Sher-e-Bangla" (Lion of Bengal)
- Author of "Ershade Khaliqia" - the first Bengali book on Sufism
Hazrat Shah Salimuddin Chishti
(Rahmatullah Alaihi)
- Mausoleum on the east side of the compound
- Kept two tigers as companions
- Built the original worship room (~1810 AD)
Hazrat Shah Sufi Abu Naim
(Rahmatullah Alaihi)
- Mausoleum on the right side
- Cloth merchant and spiritual leader
- Founded Raushanpur Huzura in Rangpur
Hazrat Shah Sufi Mohammad Abdul Khair
(Rahmatullah Alaihi)
- Grave on the right west side of the courtyard
- Studied at Kolkata Alia Madrasa
- Trained 6 years at Hoshiarpur
Hazrat Shah Sufi Mohammad Abdul Matin
(Rahmatullah Alaihi)
- Grave on the east side
- Founded Anjuman-e-Khaliqia Orphanage
Other Notable Family Members
- Principal Abdul Hai
- Principal Sharif Hossain
- Mr. Ekramul Haque (youngest son of Abul Khair)
Significance
This sacred graveyard is visited daily by devotees and visitors from across the region, seeking spiritual benefits and blessings. The graves are maintained with great care and reverence, reflecting the deep respect for these holy saints who dedicated their lives to spiritual service.
Gallery
A glimpse into the sacred graveyard of Khorki Darbar Sharif