Attitudes and Involvements in Maizbhandari Sufi Music of the People of Chattogram: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

Many Sufi saints have travelled to our Indian subcontinent from all over the world to spread the eternal message of Islam for centuries. The music produced around the Sufi's affectionate lifestyle and actual perceptions is called Sufi music. The main purpose of Sufi music is to awaken divine love, overcome all kinds of evils, and develop a pure spirit in humans. One of the most popular Sufi music in Chattogram, Bangladesh is Maizbhandari Sufi music. The purpose of this study is to investigate the attitude of Chattogram people about Maizbhandari Sufi music and their involvement in it. The data have been gathered through a survey of 50 people. The descriptive technique was used to conduct this research study. The study found that the majority of respondents like listening to Maizbhandari music and have a positive attitude toward it, while a small minority do not listen to it and have a neutral attitude toward it.