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Khanqah Emadia Qalandaria was established in the name of Hazrat Syed Khwaja Emaduddin Qalandar alias Mian Sahab Rahmatullah Alaih (1065 1124 A.H )

Several Khanqahs are located in India, particularly in the state of Bihar. Among all the Khanqahs, Khanqah Emadia Qalandaria is unique. It is located at Mangal Talab (Previously known as Mangle's Tank), Patna City. For centuries it is specifically engaged in sincere public service by helping the society in their social and spiritual matters. It is distinct in many ways.

There were great theologians, learned men, poets, literary persons and renowned physicians in the Khanqah, established by the saint Hazrat Khwaja Emaduddin Qalandar who was affectionately called "King" by his disciples. At present it is Al-Haaj Hazrat Maulana Syed Shah Misbahul Haque Emadi who is responsible for rendering the social, theological and spiritual needs of the present society in continuation of the noble works his elders did in the past. He is an emblem of knowledge and dedication in line with his ancestors. He is the Xth Sajjada Nasheen of this Khanqah and admirably performing the work of public service and guidance to society. All Sajjada Nasheen of this Khanqah, besides giving importance to the main aim of serving the cause of Islam gave priority to foster amity and brotherhood among all communities and were always ready for the service to humanity. They wrote simple but appealing books in prose and also created exemplary poetry highlighting national integrity, universal brotherhood and promote the desired relationship between the one and only creator with His creations.

Hazrat Khwaja Emaduddin Qalandar after gaining spiritual training from Hazrat Fazil Qalandar who lived in Sadhor, located in Haryana, came back in 1104 A.H to Phulwari Shareef which was his ancestral place for the last 200 years and started the work of teaching and preaching spiritualism. His father Hazrat Burhanuddin Qadri Rahmatullah Alaih preferred seclusion to spend more time in his meditation. He bestowed upon Hazrat Emad all the responsibilities of his Khanqah after imparting him with all the necessary theological knowledge and spiritual training. Hazrat Emad was also blessed with the Khilafat of his father's Silsila (Silsila-E-Junaidia).

Hazrat Khwaja Emaduddin Qalandar besides giving importance to the study of Islam took deep interest in the establishment of a better society. Keeping this view in his mind he wrote a booklet, first of its kind in Urdu at the meager age of 13 or 14, called "Seraat-E-Mustaqeem Al-maroof Seedha Raasta" (Straight Path) which primarily caters to the welfare of women. This work is considered the pioneer work of Urdu Language in Bihar. Hazrat was very fond of acquiring books and took it as a mission to make his father's library as a great personal treasure-house to be used by his family members and disciples. This library has since been a matter of great personal pride for each Sajjada Nasheen of Khanqah Emadia. The present Sajjada is its whole and sole owner.It has almost 1000 valuable texts. Most of them are hand written manuscripts of religious scholars of this Khanqah and some are written by other Sufis (saints).