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Khanqah-e-Iqbaliya (also spelled Khanqah e Iqbaliya) is a local Sufi shrine and religious center (dargah/khanqah) in the Lalpur area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a spiritual hub dedicated to Sufi traditions, associated with Hazrat Khawaja Sufi Iqbal Ahmed Shah (or similar lineage, based on local references like "Darbar E Hazrat Khawaja Sufi Iqbal Ahmed Shah Shamshi Azhari Hasani Jhangiri Abululai"). It hosts religious gatherings, qawwali sessions, and urs celebrations, attracting devotees for prayers, spiritual solace, and community events. As a modest local Islamic site, it reflects the region's rich Sufi heritage in everyday worship.
Khanqah-e-Iqbaliya stands as a cherished local Sufi shrine in Lalpur, a neighborhood within Firozabad city in Uttar Pradesh. Khanqahs are traditional Sufi hospices or lodges where spiritual seekers gather for meditation, remembrance of God (zikr), and guidance from Sufi masters. This particular khanqah functions as a dargah (shrine), likely commemorating a revered Sufi saint or pir from the local spiritual lineage, with references to Hazrat Khawaja Sufi Iqbal Ahmed Shah in community descriptions. Firozabad, historically known for its glass industry and situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, has a vibrant Muslim community with several mosques, dargahs, and Sufi centers. While not as prominent as major historical sites like Ajmer Sharif or Delhi's Nizamuddin Auliya, Khanqah-e-Iqbaliya represents the grassroots level of Islamic Sufi devotion in small-town India. It emphasizes love, tolerance, and mystical connection to the divine, typical of Sufi practices in the region. The site is active as a religious center, with regular events such as mehfil-e-sama (spiritual music gatherings), qawwali performances, and annual urs (death anniversary commemorations of the saint), drawing local followers and fostering a sense of community. Videos and posts from the site show devotional songs and celebrations, highlighting its role in preserving Sufi musical and spiritual traditions.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CX8+27R, Akashvani Road, Dargah Wali Gali, Lalpur, Firozabad, Didamai, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.395760° E
Latitude: 27.159101° N