Historical Emergence of Islam in Greater Mymensingh District: The Role of Sufis, Muslim Scholars, Madrasah and Mosques

Abstract

Despite the fact that the greater Mymensingh is a vast region in Bangladesh, very few records are found written in English language on the historical emergence of Islam in this region. This Mymensingh was established in 1787AD as a district but Islam came here long ago with the hands of Sufis, and Islamic scholars (Ulama). This paper discusses firstly, how Islam came into Mymensingh with the hands of Sufis in its early period and secondly, how Islam was later maintained at the recent past by the hands of renowned Ulama of the Mymensingh. This chapter also discusses the geographical discussion of this great area. This paper gives historical account of how Sufis, Ulama, Madrasah and mosques developed in Mymensingh and how they are still playing its role in the spread of Islam. Both Madrasa and mosque serve the Muslim community through education; while Ulama are spiritually motivating for self improvement in the path of religion. They also teach their followers the morality and ethics. Therefore, this paper has ultimately shows how Islam spread in this region with the help of Ulama, Madrasah and mosque. The main contribution was accomplished by the Sufi and saints who came many centuries ago.

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