Moinuddin Chishti's Role in Sufism

Key Points

• 1Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's mausoleum is in Ajmer, and is a significant figure in the spread of Sufism.
• 2Moinuddin was born in 1141 CE in Persia.
• 3He studied theology, philosophy and religion in seminaries and later became a disciple of Khwaja Usman Harooni.
• 4He was initiated into the Chishti silsila.
• 5He settled in Ajmer and served the needy, earning him the title of Gharib Nawaz.
• 6He interacted with Hindu sages and mystics, emphasizing equality, divine love, and serving humanity.
• 7The Chishti order's influence can be seen in the patronage it received from rulers including Mughal emperor Akbar.