Langar and hospitality
The biography describes vegetarian food served at the khanqah and a following that included people from different religious communities.
01 / Biography
Life, spiritual path and legacy
A source-led account of Shah Muhammad Shafi Khan, remembered as Baba Bhola Shah of Majhauli Raj.
The person behind the name
Shah Muhammad Shafi Khan
According to the published Urdu biographical account, he was born on 13 March 1907 in Majhauli Raj, Deoria. His parents are named as Muhammad Salim Khan and Bibi Amina. His family is described as modest in means and generous in hospitality.
The same source says he received religious instruction from a local mosque imam and primary education in the village. He later travelled to Howrah and Asansol in search of work.
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Born in Majhauli Raj
Born as Shah Muhammad Shafi Khan, according to the Urdu biographical account.
Travel in search of work
The account describes journeys to Howrah and Asansol with his cousin Muhammad Taj Khan.
Marriage and family
Married Bibi Hamida Khatun. The biography records seven daughters and one son, Shah Alimuddin Khan.
Disciple of Baba Murad Ali Shah
He became a disciple of Hazrat Baba Murad Ali Shah Sabri Amjadi and received the spiritual name Bhola Shah. The biography says he later received khilafat.
Passing of his spiritual guide
After his master's death, the account says Bhola Shah devoted himself to service and continued his spiritual work.
Hamidiya Middle Girls' School
His wife died on 31 December 1977. The biography credits him with establishing Hamidiya Middle Girls' School in her memory in 1978.
Passed away in Majhauli Raj
The Urdu biography records his passing at 9:27 pm on 10 Shawwal 1421 AH. It says he was buried on 8 January 2001 in his private meditation chamber.
A way of life
Values remembered in the biography
These themes are attributed to the published Urdu account; they are not presented as independently audited institutional policies.
Service to people
It describes charity, assistance to people in need and encouragement of generosity.
Education
The establishment of a girls' school in memory of his wife is an important part of the account of his social legacy.
Family and succession
Shah Alimuddin Khan (Qaim Shah)
The biography identifies his only son, Shah Alimuddin Khan, known as Qaim Shah, as his son, khalifa and named successor at Khanqah Asadiya Muradiya in Majhauli. A 2017 local newspaper report also referred to Qaim Shah as the gaddinashin. Current office-holder status should be confirmed with the family.
This is a historical account, not a complete family genealogy. Names, dates and succession details should be checked against family records and the khanqah's own documentation.