The Contributions of Sufism in Promoting Religious Harmony in Bangladesh

The Contributions of Sufism in Promoting Religious Harmony in Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Masud
International Islamic University of Malaysia

Md. Faruk Abdullah
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin | UniSZA

Md. Ruhul Amin Rabbani
Asian University of Bangladesh


Abstract
Sufism in Bangladesh is directly connected to the faith, history and culture of Bangladeshi Muslims. Sufis contributed by reducing religious hatred, fanaticism and fundamentalism of any kind among the people of Bangladesh. It has social and economic impacts as well on the people. The paper investigates the influence of Sufism in promoting religious harmony in Bangladesh from 11 th to 20 th century. It also focuses on the evolution of Sufism in Bangladesh and the history of famous Sufis who were involved in establishing coexistence and peaceful societies there. This study is an attempt to find a way to unite all people of different religions and movements in the world.


PDF Available: Journal of Usuluddin 45(2) 2017:105:121
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322251583_The_Contributions_of_Sufism_in_Promoting_Religious_Harmony_in_Bangladesh