Sufi Centres
1) AGHA CHOWK – JABALPUR, INDIA
In Jabalpur M.P. India, there is an area at Ranitaal, which has been named after Hazrat Agha Mohammad (RA) as the AGHA CHOWK. The tomb (Mazar) of Hazrat Agha sahib (RA) is located adjacent to this ‘Chowk’. Presently, construction of a stadium is also underway next to this piece of land.
It has several tombs of Sufi saints within its enfoldement. The central tomb belongs to Hazrat Meerza Agha Mohammad which had been beautifully built in early 20th century with colorful tiles, white marble, onyx, paintings, carved pillars, chandeliers etc. but due to deterioration over time in general and because of earthquake of 1997 in particular, this tomb had been damaged quite badly. However, it has been restored and emanates a presence of grandeur and serenity. Annually on 13th Zi’quad (a lunar month), Hazrat Agha Sahib’s URS is celebrated. His tomb is surrounded by: -
a) The tomb of Dr. Meerza Murtaza Hussain (RA) who was the son and successor of Hazrat Agha Sahib (RA). He died in 1939.
b) The tomb of Meerza Nazeer Ahmed (RA) who was also the son of Hazrat Agha Sahib (RA) and also a Sufi Shaykh. He died in 1928.
c) The tomb of Meerza Maqsud-ul-Hasan (RA) – another son of Hazrat Agha Sahib (RA) who died in 1937. Within the premises of his tomb, Zarina Begum has also been buried, who was the daughter in law of Dr. Meerza Murtuza Hussain (RA) and wife of current successor i.e. Dr. Ikhtiyar Hussain Meerza. She died on the premises of Dr. Murtuza Hussain’s tomb during Fateha-khwani while visiting it in 1980.
d) A ‘SAMAKHANA’ where Sufi music and other spiritual ceremonies take place.
e) A ‘SABEELKHANA’ where annually at the occasion of 10th of Muharram (the first Islamic month) – sherbet / cold drinks are served in remembrance of Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) grandson who was martyred in the desert of Kerbala. Every year, the whole procession of Muharram 10th culminates here at the Agha Chowk.
2) MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN GRAVE YARD – KARACHI, PAKISTAN.
3) 12 ROBINIA LANE – BRANTFORD, CANADA.
