Banyan Roots

Khwajababa and the Bengali Sufi Tradition

June 26, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Kwajababa and the Bengali Sufi Tradition is the second episode to explore bhakti - devotion, this time with a focus on Islamic symbolism. Some songs will be extolling the 12th century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Khwajababa. -------------------------- Songs: 1. Pakhi Tui Pakha Mele Composer: Latif Sarkar Singer: Robi Das Baul 2. Shab e Hijr Voh Dam ba Dam Yaad Aaye Composer: Nawab Muazzam Jaah Shaji Singer: Ustad Farid Ayaz Recording Credit: Dream Journey 3. Amar Khwajababar Chobi  Composer: Dewan Rajjak Singer: Robi das Baul Recording Credit: Satyoki Banerjee 4. Ekbar Allah bolo mon re pakhi Composer: Lalon Fakir Singer: Selina Fakirini 5. Pare ke Jabi Composer: Lalon Fakir Singer: Nurbaba Instrumentals: 1. Jekhane Sai’r Baramkhana Composer: Lalon Fakir Dotara Player: Amirul Fakir 2. Ekbar Allah bolo mon re pakhi Composer: Lalon Fakir Violin Player: Lucia Thomas

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