On 21 February 2026, in observance of International Mother Language Day, Action and Light released a field research–based eBook titled:
“The Spread of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Order in North Bengal: The Role of Pir Syed Wazed Ali Mehedibagi (R) with Reference to Singerghari, Sarail and Ramshahar Darbar Sharif”
by Md Rafiqul Islam.
Published under the organization’s self-financed program “Conservation and Revitalization of Spiritual Heritage of Northern Part of Bangladesh,” the book contributes to safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the region in alignment with the principles of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
An Academic Contribution to Living Heritage
This research documents the living spiritual traditions of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Order in North Bengal, highlighting the enduring influence of Pir Syed Wazed Ali Mehedibagi (R) and the role of Darbar Sharif centers in Singerghari, Sarail, and Ramshahar.Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi-Sufism-North-Bengal-Pir-Wazed-Ali-Mehedibagi.pdf
By recording oral histories, spiritual lineages, ritual practices, and community memory, the publication recognizes Sufi traditions not merely as historical phenomena, but as living cultural expressions transmitted across generations.
Preserving Memory, Strengthening Identity
Intangible heritage is fragile. It survives through practice, remembrance, and transmission. In many rural communities of Northern Bangladesh, spiritual traditions continue to shape ethical values, social harmony, and collective identity.
Through this digital publication, Action and Light seeks to:
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Safeguard community-based spiritual knowledge
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Promote intergenerational transmission of cultural memory
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Ensure open digital access to documented heritage
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Encourage scholarly engagement with regional traditions
This work stands as both an academic documentation and an act of cultural responsibility — preserving not only history, but dignity, identity, and spiritual continuity for future generations.
The eBook is now freely accessible on our website for researchers, students, and heritage practitioners worldwide.