Khatun was the daughter of Hafiz Syed Fateh Ali of Arrah in Bihar. Huzur Purnoor had four sons and two daughters. His first wife bore him three son i.e Syed Shah Arshad Ali Alquadri, Syed Shah Irshad Ali Alquadri, who was his spiritual successor (Sajjadanashin), Syed Shah Rashed Ali Alquadri, and a daughter Syeda Amatul Fatma. His second wife bore him one daughter Syeda Saghira Khatun and a son Syed Shah Khurshid Ali Alquadri. Death Huzur Purnoor's death took place on 27th of Shawal, 1318 A.H, corresponding to 17 February 1901 AD and 4th Falgun 1307 B.S. The prayer of Janazah was led by famous Islamic scholar Maulana Khairuddin Sahab, father of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It was in accordance with the wish of Huzur Purnoor. It so happened that during those days Maulana Khairuddin was staying in Mumbai and was very sick. At this stage one night he dreamt Huzur Purnoor, who was calling him for leading his Janazah prayer. The very next day Maulana set out for Calcutta by train, after arriving he got the news of Huzur Purnoor s’ demise. He hurried to the Khanqah Sharif and led the congregation of Janazah prayer. Huzur Purnoor was buried in the family burial ground at Mia Mohallah in Midnapore Town. There is also a mosque attached to the Shrine. It is known as Jora Masjid to the local people. The Urs Sharif (Death Anniversary) of this great saint is celebrated every year with great pomp and grandeur in Midnapore. In this connection a big Mela or Fair known as Mina Bazar Mela is also held near the holy shrine. A special train also runs from Bangladesh to Midnapore on this occasion. Works Huzur Purnoor was an eminent writer and a unique Sufi poet. He composed a diwan namely “Diwan-i-Hazrat-i-Jamal” which has been published many times. This Diwan is abundantly read throughout the sub continent. It contains Ghazals (odes) in Urdu. His nom-de-plume was Aasi and Jamal. The diwan is deeply religious in thought and inspired by the spirit of Islamic mysticism. In prose his master piece work is Toghra -i- Mahamed written in simple Persian on the life and achievements of Syedena Aala Huzur. Besides, he wrote many valuable treatises on Sufism. His letters are also good example of his literary scholarship. Footnotes Dargahs in India