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Sayyed Shah Murtada Hussain or Syed Shah Murtaza Hussain Abululayee (1935-2007 CE) (Arabic: سيد شاه مرطضى حسين); also known as Sayyed Al-Abedin, Burhan Al-Asfiya, or more commonly as A’aqa Huzoor by his followers; was a famous Muslim saint, preacher, and mystic from the well known Abululayia Siddiqia order of Sufi Islam. Although founded in the late 1910s by his grandfather Sayyed Shah Mohammad Siddiqh (1868-1942 CE) as a branch of the Abululayia Munemiya Sufi order, Murtada Hussain is widely considered as the main reformer of this order, and therefore, is credited for spreading its teachings and reach widely across the subcontinent, particularly concentrating in Bangladesh.

Birth and Family
Murtada Hussain was born on April 8, 1935 (Muharram 6, 1354 HS) in Dhaka in the East Bengal region of British India. His family (ancestors) migrated from present day Iraq to British India, and traces back its lineage directly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his grandson Husayn Ibn Ali. His grandfather, Sayyed Shah Mohammad Siddiq migrated from Bihar to spread the teachings of Abululayia Munemiya order, a branch of Nakshbandi Sufism to the remote parts of Bengal; and settled in Dhaka where his center of preaching, or Khanqah was later established. As such, he became the founder and the first Grand Shaykh of this order. After he died, his only son Sayyed Shah Mohammad Farooq succeeded him as the second Grand Shaykh until his death in 1985. Like his father, Mohammad Farooq was also a well-known Sufi mystic in East Bengal widely respected by his followers and beyond. His son Murtada Hussain began his spiritual journey from a very early age under the guidance of his father and grandfather within the family environment.

Education
Murtada Hussain had his formal education from The Armanitola Government High School and the initial Islamic education from the Alia Madrasah in Dhaka. However, he developed a keen interest in the mystic tradition of Islam commonly known as Sufism very early in his life, and went on to explore major literary works on the subject by previous and contemporary Muslim scholars. He would spend days continuously studying literary works on Islamic Theology, Philosophy, Hadith, Tafseer, and Shariah which contributed later in his becoming an authority on these subjects. He learned multiple languages and could speak Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, Bengali, and English.

Reformation of the Abululayia Siddiqia Order
Soon after succeeding his father and Shaykh as the new Grand Shaykh, Murtada Hussain undertook several reformative initiatives with regards to the way certain practices and activities had been observed within the order. One of the first and biggest modifications was renaming the order as Abululayia Siddiqia. Prior to this, it was simply called the Abululayia Order. It is reported and widely believed that he was spiritually guided by his grandfather, the late first Grand Shaykh Sayyed Shah Mohammad Siddiq to bring forth these changes. Throughout his life, he oversaw establishment of a number of Islamic schools and Khanqahs across the country based on the ideology of Sufism which continue to contribute in the expansion of the Abululayia Siddiqia teachings across the region.

Adherence to the Principles of Islam and Personal Character
Murtada Hussain led a simple life, and discouraged earthly pleasures and comfort throughout his lifetime. He was characterized by strict discipline, punctuality, and an uncompromising adherence to Islamic practices and principles. He was also well-known for his charity, generosity, kindness, and compassion towards his followers and others. His preaching consistently advocated proper following of the Islamic principles, and emphasized the role of devotion and loyalty to God, Muhammad, Ahl Al-Bayt, and one’s own Shaykh as fundamental to success and happiness.

Death and Legacy
He died on July 24, 2007 (Rajab 8, 1328 HS) at the age of 72. He was buried within the shrine complex of Abululayia Siddiqia beside his father and grandfather in Dhaka. After his death, his son Sayyed Shah Usama Qadri Abululayee succeeded him as the fourth Grand Shaykh of the order. His annual Urs is attended by thousands of people from across the country and beyond every year. In addition, hundreds of people visit his shrine every day to pay their respect and tribute.

Literary Works
He was a prolific poet and author who has written several books on Sufism, Spirituality in Islam, and core Islamic basics. Some of his most prominent literary works are Sahifa-E-Shajelia, Sahifa-E-Siddiqia, and Sahifa-E-Rasul. Besides these, he has written scores of poems incorporating the essence of Sufism and true devotion to God and Prophet Muhammad. Some of his best poetic work is published in Al-Tawassul Bi Al-Rijaal Al-Tariqa Al-Abululayia Al-Siddiqia. However, many are still unpublished till date. Category:Islam Category:Sufism Category:Sufism in Bangladesh