Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (R.

A) Occupies a prominent place

among the spiritual Healers of the world. Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan
Chishti (R.A.) Popularly know as Sultan-Ul-Hind, Khawaja Gharib
Nawaz (R.A.), Khwaja Garib Nawaz Ajmeri, Khwaja Baba, DargahKhwaja
Saheb Ajmer, Khwaja Ajmeri, Dargah Khwaja Sahib Ajmer, was born in 1142
A.D. in Sanjar (Iran). His paternal genealogy is related to Hazrat lmam
Hussain (A.S.) and that of his Matemal to Hazrat Imam Hassan (A. S.) And thus he
is a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W.)
He is a SYMBOL OF LOVE, HARMONY AND TRUTH. The sources of this power may be
traced to his own exceptional endowments. Throughout his life, he exhibited
the noble traits of character so peculiar to the house of Prophet
Muhammed (S.A.W) to which he belonged. TRUTH, RIGHT CONDUCT, PEACE, LOVE
& NON-VIOLENCE... are the Mission & True Message of Sufis

It is a well established historical fact that in spreading the ethical and spiritual
values of Islam, major and effective works have been Made by the Walis of
ALLAH (saints). It was their humanistic grade, and piety which won over the
hearts of millions of people. They made a direct contact with the masses served
and loved them, lived with them in the realization of Eternal Truth. The proof
of this is more than evident from the history of growth of Islam in India.
Although Islam had made major growth in this subcontinent of India in the first
century of Hijra, but the noble task of inspiring the people to its tenets and
values in India was accomplished by Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty (R.A.).
He did it all through his great moral power, glorious and appealing character,
with love and dedication to mankind, without any worldly resources of wealth,
power, force and material means.
Khwaja Baba was a scholar a great repute. He interpreted the true Islamic
message of love for mankind and through that, the love for the Almighty
creator. He preached the Quranic philosophy of the unity of religion and
worked out its potentialities for the whole humanity. Sufi Saint Khawaja
Muinuddin Chisti was the greatest mystic of his time. He laid the foundation of
the liberal Chishti order of Sufis in India, and inspired millions of souls to be
his followers and thus served the masses of the Indian Sub-continent. Sufi
Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti order
The Holy life and Holy mission of Khawaja Saheb have been of an exceptional
character as compared with any other saint in India. His simple teaching
penetrated even stony heart, his affectionate look silenced the fiercest of his
enemies. His matchless piety and blessings knew no distinction and his
"spiritual power", amazed and did defied his bitterest adversaries who came to

harm him but were inspire to embrace Islam and become his devotees for rest
of the life. He brought the message of universal love and peace. He chose the
way of non-compulsion in the true spirit of holy Quran he says : "Let there be
no compulsion in religion, will thou compel men to become believers? No soul
can believe but by the persuasion of Allah" .Khawaja Moinuddin
Chisti (R.A.) followed this dictum strictly throughout his mission. It is because
of this reason that he is popularly known as ' Khwaja Garib Nawaz' which
means the one who shows kindness to the poor. This was later reinforced by
succeeding Chishtia Sufis, who became religious pioneers in national
integration in the country. They fulfilled the objective of bringing together
various castes, communities and races, elevating the humanity from the morass
of materialistic concerns, which is the bane of mankind even today

Dargah Bazar in Ajmer Sharif Ziarat Dargah, Rajasthan, India

The place of the Dargah is a marvel to visit for its intricate architecture and the
atmosphere that is truly very alluring. Another fact that attracts the visitors pay
a visit to the Dargah is the famed Dargah Bazaar Ajmer which offers some
amazing articles which can be taken back home as a souvenirs of the city. The
Dargah Bazaar is one of the most prominent landmarks of Ajmer and is the
ideal place to enjoy the charm of life of the city.
The Dargah Bazaar in Ajmer in India is one of the major Tourist Attractions in
Ajmer while on a Tour to Ajmer for the travelers. The market is located on the
entrance of Dargah providing the influx of thousands every day. The Dargah
Bazaar leads up to the main inner courtyard of the Dargah which is a splendor
to watch. The market is the hot spot for the shoppers to strike a great deal with
the articles. At times the customers can get a great bargain on the articles at the
market. The market showcases the vigor of the city that has attracted millions
over the years from all across the globe.
Dargah Bazaar also serves as a great place to taste the delicious dishes of the
city. The travelers can opt for numerous food stalls in the market to have a taste
of the slice of Ajmer. The Dargah Bazaar Ajmer is one of the best ways to enjoy
the Bazaar Ajmer which is always a great experience.
Other major attractions for visitors of Ajmer are Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra (twoand-a-half-day mosque) built by Allauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanant, the
Ana Sagar Lake, the Taragarh Fort, Daulat Khana, Daulat Bagh, and the
Nasiyan Jain Temple. Ajmer is 132 kms. south-west of Jaipur and 198 kms. east
of Jodhpur. It is connected by road to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur and
Kota. Ajmer is a railway junction on the Delhi-Ahmedabad section of the
Western Railway. During the Urs, special buses are arranged from cities all
over India carrying people to Ajmer and back.
Ajmer is an important city, with a population of about 400,000 people, located
in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is about 132 kms west of Jaipur and rests in
the lap of the serene and beautiful surroundings of the Aravalli Range of hills.
A Brief History
Situated in the heart of the Rajasthan desert, Ajmer offers a compatible blend of
Sufi culture and Hindu religion.
For long, Ajmer was always a politically and spiritually important centre for the

Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. It was the seat of administration for the
Chauhans till, in 1193, the army of Mohammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj
Chauhan. Thereafter, it became a part of the Sultanate of Delhi.
However, the Rajputs regained the control of the city with the crusades of Rana
Kumbha of Mewar and Raja Maldeo.
Now, Ajmer is an important spiritual and cultural centre of India and people
from all walks and religions of life throng to the city to seek the blessings of
Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti, whose shrine is located in the heart
of the city.
The present main gate of the Ajmer dargah was built by the Nizam of
Hyderabad in 1911 A.D. or 1915 A.D

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how to Reach Ajmer Sharif Dargah road map Rajasthan India

Ajmer can be easily accessed through air, train or road. While the nearest
airport is about 138 kms, in the city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, the
easier way is to take a train to the city.
Air: Jaipur Airport, about 138 kms from Ajmer. Fly in to Jaipur. Thereafter,
take a train or a bus to Ajmer.
Rail: Ajmer is well connected with the major cities of India through a Rail
network. You can get direct trains to Ajmer from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad,
Udaipur, Abu Road, and Jodhpur. To reach from other cities, you will have to
change trains at one of the mentioned locations.
Road: Regular Buses operate from most cities. However, Delhi, Rajashtan and
Gujarat offer a good frequency of service. During the Urs time, one can find
additional bus services from other cities as well
Accommodation Ajmer Sharif Dargah Rajasthan India
There are a host of RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Council) motels
and hotels, which offer a comfortable stay in the city. There are also a couple of
Deluxe Hotels, which though expensive, are luxurious and comfortable.
Weather of Ajmer Sharif city Rajasthan, India Climate of Ajmer Sharif city
Rajasthan, India
Temperature of Ajmer Sharif city Rajasthan India
Temperatures are very high during summers and very low during winters.
Ajmer has a typical desert type of climate. The best period to visit Ajmer is
between October and March.
Ajmer weather is a typical desert type.
In the summer time, the climate of
Ajmer is very hot and in winters, it is
quite cool. Both in summers as well as
in winters, there is a wide difference in
the day and night temperature.
Regarding the average temperature in
summers (from April to June), the maximum is around 45 C. The winters in
Ajmer stretch from November to February. The winters of Ajmer are quite
chilly.

In the monsoon season, the first rain covers the city in green. All the small
mountains of the city start becoming green with the first drop of rain. The
climatic conditions of Ajmer, Rajasthan are the best during the period of
October to March, making it the ideal time to visit the City
What to see, Places to see in Ajmer
Ajmer offers a plethora of spiritual and cultural delights. We list below a
selection of major attractions of Ajmer.
Ajmer Sharif (Rajasthani Urdu formerly written as Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer
District in Rajasthan state in India. Ajmer Sharif has a population of around
800,000 (2011 census), and is located 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of the
Rajasthan state capital Jaipur, 200 km from Jodhpur, 274 km from Udaipur, 439
km from Jaisalmer, and 391 km from Delhi.
Ajmer Sharif is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It is a popular Muslim
pilgrim city for the shrine or Dargah of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti. It is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu
pilgrim town for the temple of Brahma. Ajmer Sharif is regarded as a center of
education in Rajasthan. Ajmer was once known as Ajaymeru, the city ruled by
Prithviraj Chauhan. The city has given its name to Ajmer district, and to a
former region of British India called Ajmer-Merwara, and to the erstwhile state
of Ajmer Sharif which was formed after independence of India, and was
incorporated into Rajasthan state on November 1, 1956.
Ajmer Sharif is well connected to the major cities of India by land, rail and air.
Air Ajmer - Jaipur Airport, Jaipur Rajastan airport ajmer Rajasthan India
An airport near Ajmer has been proposed by the Government of Rajasthan. It is
expected to be operational in the year 2012. At present the nearest airport is the
Jaipur International Airport, about 132 km away, with flights connecting
several major cities in India.

Rail
Ajmer is at an important railway junction with Broad gauge lines to Jaipur and
Marwar, Ahmedabad and Mumbai onwards to Bangalore and a Metre gauge
line subject to conversion under Project Unigauge to Udaipur. The railway
complex includes a major workshop. The railway has helped the city to connect
it with major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai,
Hydrabad, Bangalore, Ahemedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain,
Nagpur, Pune, Patna, Lucknow etc. The station is the origin for many far
distance trains like Ajmer - Bhopal Express, Ajmer - Indore Link Express,
Ajmer - Ratlam Express, Ajmer - Jammu Tawi Pooja Express, and AjmerChandigarh Express. Ajmer Railway Station has been identified for
development into World Class Station through Public-Private Partnership(PPP)
Ajmer Sharif road map
This beautiful city lies on the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway (NH) 8,
midway between Delhi and Mumbai, located about 400 km from Delhi and 135
km from Jaipur. RSRTC provides air conditioned bus service from Delhi,
Jaipur and other important cities to Ajmer. Both public transportation and
private luxury road transport is available to reach the city. The road between
Ajmer and Pushkar passes over the mountains and provides with picturesque
view of the surroundings. Also the work of 6 lane Expressway between Ajmer
Collectorate and Kishangarh is under work, which will reduce the time of 50
minutes to 1520 minutes between the two. On an average around 7000
vehicles including the tourist buses daily pass through the highway out of
which about 2000 are cars going to the Ajmer city.

Moinuddin Chishti (Urdu/

( ) Persian: ,Urdu: - it) (Arabic:

- Shishti) was born in 1141 and died in 1236 CE. Also known asGharb Nawz "Benefactor of the
Poor" () , he is the most famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order of the Indian Subcontinent.
Moinuddin Chishti introduced and established the order in the subcontinent. The initial spiritual
chain or silsila of the Chishti order in India, comprising Moinuddin Chishti,Bakhtiyar Kaki, Baba
Farid, Nizamuddin Auliya (each successive person being the disciple of the previous one),
constitutes the great Sufi saints of Indian history.[1]
Contents
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1 Early life and background

2 Journeys

3 Journey to India

4 Establishing the Chisht order in India

5 Dargah Sharif

6 In popular culture

7 Sufis of the Chisht order

7.1 Spiritual lineage

8 Others buried in the Maqbara enclosure

9 See also

10 References

11 External links

Early life and background[edit]

Moinuddin Chisht is said to have been born in 536 A.H./1141 CE, in Chishti in Sistan region
of East Persia.[2] He grew up in Persia. His parents died when he was fifteen years old. He
inherited a windmill and an orchard from his father. During his childhood, young Moinuddin was
different from other children and kept himself busy in prayers and meditation. Legend has it that
once when he was watering his plants, a revered Sufi, Shaikh Ibrhim Qundz (or Kunduzi) -the name deriving from his birthplace, Kunduz in Afghanistancame to his orchard. Young

Moinuddin approached him and offered him some fruits. In return, Sheikh Ibrhm Qundz gave
him a piece of bread and asked him to eat it. The Khwja got enlightened and found himself in a
strange world after eating the bread. After this he disposed of his property and other belongings
and distributed the money to the poor. He renounced the world and left for Bukhara in search of
knowledge and higher education.[3]
He became the Murid (disciple) of Usman Harooni.

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Moinuddin Chisht visited the seminaries of Samarkand and Bukhara and acquired religious
learning from the eminent scholars of his age. He visited nearly all the great centers
of Muslim culture, and acquainted himself with almost every important trend in Muslim religious
life in the Middle Ages. He became a disciple of the Chisht saint 'Uthmn Hrn. They travelled
the Middle East extensively together, including visits to Mecca and Medina.

Journey to India[edit]
Moinuddin Chisht turned towards India, reputedly after a dream in which Prophet
Muhammad blessed him to do so. After a brief stay at Lahore, he reachedAjmer along with Sultan
Shahb-ud-Din Muhammad Ghori, and settled down there.[4] In Ajmer, he attracted a substantial
following, acquiring a great deal of respect amongst the residents of the city. Moinuddin Chisht
practiced the Sufi Sulh-e-Kul (peace to all) concept to promote understanding between Muslims
and non-Muslims.

Establishing the Chisht order in India[edit]

The Chisht order was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami (the Syrian) in Chisht, some 95 miles east
of Herat in present-day western Afghanistan.[5] Moinuddin Chishti established the order in India, in
the city of Ajmer in North India.
Moinuddin Chishti apparently never wrote down his teachings in the form of a book, nor did his
immediate disciples, but the central principles that became characteristics of the Chisht order in
India are based on his teachings and practices. They lay stress on renunciation of material
goods; strict regime of self-discipline and personal prayer; participation in Sam' as a legitimate
means to spiritual transformation; reliance on either cultivation or unsolicited offerings as means
of basic subsistence; independence from rulers and the state, including rejection of monetary and
land grants; generosity to others, particularly, through sharing of food and wealth, and tolerance
and respect for religious differences.
He, in other words, interpreted religion in terms of human service and exhorted his disciples "to
develop river-like generosity, sun-like affection and earth-like hospitality." The highest form of
devotion, according to him, was "to redress the misery of those in distress to fulfill the needs of
the helpless and to feed the hungry."
It was during the reign of Emperor Akbar (15561605) that Ajmer emerged as one of the most
important centers of pilgrimage in India. The Mughal Emperor undertook an unceremonial journey
on foot to accomplish his wish to reach Ajmer. The Akbarnmah records that the Emperor's
interest first sparked when he heard some minstrels singing songs about the virtues of
the Wal (Friend of God) who lay asleep in Ajmer.
Moinuddin Chisht authored several books including Ans al-Arwh and Dall al-'rifn, both of
which deal with the Islamic code of living.

Qut buddn Baktiyr Kk (d. 1235) and H amduddn Nagor (d. 1276) were Moinuddin Chisht's
celebrated Khalfas or successors who continued to transmit the teachings of their master
through their disciples, leading to the widespread proliferation of the Chisht Order in India.
Among Qut buddn Baktiyr's prominent disciples was Farduddn Ganj-i-Shakar (d. 1265),
whose dargh is at Pakpattan, Pakistan. Farduddn's most famous disciple was Nizmuddn
Auliy' (d. 1325) popularly referred to as Mahbb-e-Ilh (God's beloved), whose dargh is
located in South Delhi. Equally famous was his other disciple Ali Ahmed Alauddin Sabir whose
dargah is in Kalyar Sharif. The Sabiri silsila is spread far and wide in India and Pakistan and to
this day devotees and their descendants add the title of Sabri to their names
From Delhi, disciples branched out to establish darghs in several regions of South Asia,
from Sindh in the west to Bengal in the east, and the Deccan in the south. But from all the
network of Chisht darghs the Ajmer dargh took on the special distinction of being the 'mother'
dargah of them all.

Dargah Sharif[edit]

Dargah of Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer

Main article: Dargah Sharif

The dargah (shrine) of Chisti, known as Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif is an
international wakf (endowment), managed under the 'Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act, 1955' of
Government of India. The Dargah Committee, appointed by the Government, manages
donations, takes care of the maintenance of the shrine, and runs charitable institutions like
dispensaries, and guest houses for the devotees. [6] The dargah, which is visited by Muslim
pilgrims as well as Hindus and Sikhs as a symbol of intercommunal harmony.