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Shams al-Hassan
Shams al-Hassan al-Ma’ali (circa 1870–?) was a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar of the Naqshbandi order. Born in Danapur, Bihar, he...
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The Genetic Ancestry of Sayyids from Bihar: A Comprehensive Study
Sayyids are one of the most prestigious and historically significant groups within the Muslim world. They claim lineage from the Prophet...
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Surti Sunni Bohras
The Surti Sunni Bohras are a distinctive Muslim community predominantly found in the city of Surat, in the Indian state of Gujarat. Their...