Spiritual leader Alhaj Maulana Shah Sufi Syed Ahmadullah, also the incumbent Pir of Azimpur Dayera Sharif, breathed his last at a city hospital on Friday, reports BSS.
He was 77, a press release said.
Shah Sufi Syed Ahmadullah was admitted to Square Hospital a couple of days ago, following his return from hajj, due to cold and respiratory-related complications, said his family members.
As a lineal descendant of Shah Sufi Syed Muhammed Dayem (R), Syed Ahmadullah assumed the mantle of Pir after his elder brother, Alhaj Maulana Shah Sufi Syed Saif Ullah, demise in 1998.
Historical records, such as the book 'Glimpses of Old Dhaka' by Syed Mohammed Taifoor, trace the origins of Azimpur Dayera Sharif back to the mid-eighteen century when it was founded by Shah Sufi Syed Muhammed Dayem (R), the release added.
Syed Ahmadullah is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, numerous relatives and a vast number of disciples to mourn his death.
His teachings and guidance inspired and touched the lives of thousands, both within the Sufi tradition and beyond.
In addition to his spiritual endeavours, Syed Ahmadullah was known for his unwavering commitment to community welfare, spreading the message of tolerance and peace.
Syed Ahmadullah will be buried at the Dayera Sharif compound following a Namaj-e-Janaja (funeral prayer) after Asr prayers today.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
