Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (Rahmatullahi Alahi) is one of the iconic figures of the Chishtia Order of Sufism in the religion of Islam. Here, we present a short biography of him.

It is widely believed that he was born on Monday the 9th Jamadi-us-sani in 537 Hijri (1143, A.D.) at the village of Sanjar /Sistan under the city of Ispahan in modern-day Iran.

Khawaja Moinuddin Chisty (ra) was both a Hasani (maternal) and Husseini (paternal) Syed by birth.

His father is Hazrat Khawaja Giasuddin Hasan (ra) and his mother is Hazrat Ommul Wara Mahey Noor (ra).

His father, an accomplished man, was well-educated and trained, and a great Sufi of his time. His piety and scholarship won him widespread respect and regard, and was held in high esteem by the Sufis of Khorasan.

During and before the birth of the Great Khwaja Baba (R.A.), the peace and tranquility of the Muslim world was disturbed. Sistan and its surrounding lands were experiencing unprecedented bloodshed and plunder at the hands of barbarous Tartars and rebels. These intruders had gained supremacy and were exploiting the situation during the weak governments of the ruling Sultans. The life and honour of the people were in constant danger. The wild Tartars had almost destroyed the name of the Muslims.

The Tartars perpetrated barbarous and inhuman acts of destruction against the 600 years old Muslim civilization, culture and practically uprooted thousands of people. 

Owing to these intermittent political disturbances in Sistan and its suburbs, Hazrat Khwaja Gyasuddin Hasan (R.A.), father of the Great Hazrat Moinuddin Chishty (ra), was totally determined to leave the place for ever. Therefore, he left Sistan and reached Neshapur with his family. Neshapur was the capital city of East Persia during those days, and also the most flourishing city of that time. Neshapur was a centre for intellectuals and economic activities and possessed the well-known Nezamia University with a precious library that contained a rare collection of oriental literature. Scholars were gathering to the University for extra and outstanding knowledge because there lived famous Ulemas and reputed Sufis who imparted knowledge of moral and spiritual enlightenment to these scholars. Not only this; there also lived physicians and artists of outstanding qualifications. There were rich gardens, canals with flourishing agricultural fields. It is recorded that Khwaja Gyasuddin Hasan (ra), bought an orchard with a windmill in the city to settle down to a peaceful and happy life.

Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.),

son of (s/o) Hazrat Khwaja Gyasuddin Hasan (R.A.),

s/o Syed Ahmed Hasan (R.A.),

s/o Syed Hasan Ahmed (R.A.),

s/o Syed Najmuddin Tahir (R.A.),

s/o Sayed Khwaja Abdul Aziz Hussain (R.A.),

s/o Sayed Imam Mohammad Mehdi (R.A.),

s/o Sayed Imam Askari (R.A.),

s/o Hazarat Imam Musa (R.A.),

s/o Imam Ali Naqi (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Mohd Taqi (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Ali Musa Raza (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Musa (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Mohammad Jafar Sadiq (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Mohd. Baqir (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Imam Zainul Abedin (R.A.),

s/o Hazrat Syeyad – Us – Shohoda Syed Imam Hussain (R.A.),

s/o Amirul Momieen Hazrat Ali (Karamallahu Wajhu) Son – In – Law of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Mostafa (Sallallahu Alaihe Wassalam).

Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (peace to his soul)

Son of(s/o) Hazrat Saiyeda Bibi Mahey Noor (Radi – allaho Ta’ala Anha).

Daughter of Hazrat Syed Dawood (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Abdulla Hambli (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Syed Zahed (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Syed Mooris (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Syed Dawood (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Syedan Moosa (peace to soul)

s/o Hazrat Syedna Abdulla Maha (peace to his soul)

s/o Hazrat Syedna Hasan Musa (peace to his soul)

Son of Hazrat Syedna Imam Hasan (as).

s/o Hazrat Syedna Ali (Karamallahu Wajhu) Son – In – Law of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa (Sallallahu Alaihe Wassallam)

Khawaja Baba (ra) lost his father and mother at the age of about fifteen. His father died at Neshapur in the year 552 Hijri. The orphaned Khwaja Baba (ra) was now left all alone to look after himself in this world filled with hatred, greed and murder. By virtue of his inheritance, he had enough property for his maintenance. The Great Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisty (ra) started trimming and watering the orchard. But he always felt grief and was constantly immersed in thoughts of the future. Hardly had a year passed when the wicked Tartars again ransacked Khorasan and re-enacted bloodshed, murder, arson and loot. Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) once again was overwhelmed and dismayed by the scenes of terrible devastation. He felt undecided about the further course of his life.

At that early age, Khawaja baba already saw a lot of inhuman activities and bloodshed in this world. Thus Khawaja Baba’s (ra) Interest in worldly affairs was diminishing day by day.

One day he came across a Majzoob called Hazrat Shaikh Ibrahim Qandozi, who came to his garden while Khwaja Baba (R.A.) was watering the plants. From that early age, Khawaja Baba (ra) by nature, liked the company of Mystics, Saints and Dervishes. He had great respect for them. Therefore, when he saw the Dervish enter the orchard, he gave him an enthusiastic welcome and kissed his hands with full respect and regard. The young Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.) then invited the Majzoob Hazrat Ibrahim Qandozi to sit under a tree and presented him with a bunch of luscious grapes to eat. The mystic ate the grapes and admired the manners and the utmost courtesy accorded by the young Khwaja Baba (ra). Hazrat Shaikh Ibrahim Qandozi wanted to repay him, but the young Khwaja Baba (ra) did not take the money. He then took out a bit of khul (sesame seed cake) from his bag. After chewing it, he, with his own hand, put it into the mouth of the Great Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R. A).

As soon as he ate it, the veil of all worldly illusions was lifted from his mind and instantly he found himself in a quiet realm with divine manifestations. Before the Great Hazrat Khwaja Baba (R.A.) emerged from the strange spiritual experience, the mystic Shaikh Ibrahim Qandozi had left the garden and had disappeared. The miracle was the foundation for the divine career of the Great Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A). He at once renounced the world. He sold away all his properties- the grape garden, the wind-mill and all other worldly belongings; he distributed the money amongst the poor and left for Bokhara penniless in a quest for knowledge.

While at Bokhara, he completed the courses in all oriental sciences and literatures and obtained the highest degrees of the day, viz. Jubba (Cloak) and Dastar-e-Fazilat (Turban of Learning) and Robes of Learning from the Ulema, Moulana Hisamuddin Bokhari. The young Khawaja Baba (ra) then moved on to Samarquand and perfected his knowledge in philosophy, theology and grammar. Thus having completed the best available academic education of the day at Bokhara and Samarquand, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (ra) now turned his attention to spiritual education.

He again moved on to a town called Harwan/Haroon in Arabia and found a spiritual preceptor (Murshid), a great saint of the time, named Hazrat Khawaja Usman-e-Harooni (ra). One day he paid a visit to the great saint and reverentially enquired if he would be accepted as his devoted mureed. The Great Dervish Khwaja Usman-e-Harooni (ra) realized at once through his spiritual powers that there stood before him the fittest disciple of his life and his spiritual successor and granted the request. On that very day, The Great Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (ra) was initiated into Sufism through the recitation of the Holy Quranic verses and other practical lessons imparted by the Peer.

The Spiritual Guide & Teacher of The Great Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishty (ra)
The Great Hazrat Khwaja Usman- e – Harooni (R.A) was born in Harwan or Haroon, a suburb of Neshapur in 510 Hijri. He was a man of great piety, a spiritual dignitary in the realm of the Chishtiya Order. He expired in the year 617 Hijri and he lies buried in Mecca Moazzama (Saudi Arabia).

Millions of devotees throng on this most auspicious occasion to celebrate his Urs Sharif and at that very day, the Jannati Darwaza (Gateway of Heaven) is opened for a day.

“When I bowed solemnly before my religious master Hazrat Khwaja Osman-e–Harooni (R.A) in the mosque of Khwaja Junaid Bagdadi in Baghdad, there were other spiritual luminaries also present at that time. My peer-o-Murshid asked me to offer two Rakaat Namaaz (Prayer) twice. I did so. He then asked me to sit facing towards Quaba Sharif (Macca) and I obeyed him. Afterward I was directed to recite Sorra- e – Baqara (a Quranic verse). Then I was guided and commanded to read Darood Sharif (praise for the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammed Mustafa (S.W.), which I did. Then I was asked to recite Subhan Allah (God be praised) a number of times, I did as I was told. Then Hazrat Khwaja Usman – e- Harooni (R.A) stood up and took my hands in his own and forwarded towards the sky and said, Let me present you before the Almighty Allah, the Omnipotent and Omniscient.”

“Subsequently, my Peer – O – Murshid cut off my hair with a pair of scissors and then he placed a four-edged cap over my head and instructed me to sit down. At this moment he asked me to recite a thousand times Sura –e –Ikhlas. I did so. He then told me that among our followers there is a custom that the new entrants must undergo for one day and one night Mujaheda (worship probation) and ordered me to go and complete the duty that day. According to the orders of Peer-O-Murshid, Hazrat Khwaja Usman-e-Harooni (R.A.), I performed one day and one night in prayers and worship and re-appeared before my Murshid on the following day. When I presented myself before the Murshid he asked me to sit down and repeat Sura – e – Ikhlas (A quranic verse – Purity of Faith) again one thousand times. I did so. He then asked me to look towards the Sky, and I obeyed him. He enquired how far I had proceeded. I replied, Up to Arsh-e -Moalla (the highest throne of the Almighty according to Islamic belief). Next, he asked me to look below. I did so. He inquired again, “How deep do you see?” I replied, up to Tahtus Sara.”

“After I had done these exercises, he asked me again to recite Sura –e –Ikhlas (Purity of Faith – A quranic verse) one thousand times and I did. He then asked me to look towards the sky and I did so. He enquired me, ‘How far do you see now?’ I replied, “Up to Hijab – e – Azmat, (Dazzlement of Allah Almighty’s glory). He asked me to close my eyes. I did so and after a moment he ordered me to open my eyes. Next, he showed me his two fingers and asked me “What do you see therein?” I replied eighteen thousand Alams (Worlds). When he heard this he told me, “Now your course of work is over.”

“Afterwards, my Murshid showed me a brick lying nearby. He asked me to pick it up. When I picked it up, I found some Diners (gold coins) underneath. He asked me to go and distribute them among the needy and the poor, I complied with the order. I was then told to live in his company for some time.”

After his initiation (Biat), the Great Khawaja Baba became very close to his spiritual teacher and devoted twenty years to the service and company of the Great Hazrat Khawaja Usman-E-Harooni (R.A). Khawaja Baba (ra)personally carried his master’s bedding, drinking water and food in all his travels during the period.

The Great Khawaja Baba (ra) learnt numerous practical lessons and experiences in these travels with his Peer, whereby he became a perfect Dervish of the day.

During these travels, Hazrat Khawaja Usman – e- Harooni (ra) took Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra)to Q’aba­ (Baitullah Sharif) in the year 562 Hijri, where the spiritual preceptor (Murshid) prayed for the success and salvation of his mureed Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.). The prayers were answered and he heard an invisible voice saying, “O Osman, I have accepted your Moinuddin as one of your beloved devotees.

Afterwards, he was taken from Baitullah Sharif to Madina Taiyeba by his Murshid Hazrat Khawaja Usman – e – Harooni (ra) and there as directed by his Murshid, Khawaja Baba (ra) offered his homage and salutation at the Rowza Muqadd-E-Sa of the Greatest of all Holy Prophets, Hazrat Mohammad Mostafa (sa). Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (ra) says: “When I complied with those instructions I heard a voice in response ‘Waliakumussalam Ya Qutbul Mashaikh -e -Bahr-o-Bar.”(Peace is upon him Oh spiritual lord of the entire saint on earth and sea). Hazrat Khawaja Usman-e-Harooni (ra) made this remark to Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.); now you have become a dervish: narrating his extensive travels under the guardianship of his murshid, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (ra) recounts some of his quest experiences as follows:

Khawaja Baba (ra) served his spiritual guide on tours and travels and every aspect of the life for twenty years. Then, by the command of his murshid’s intention, he was separated in Baghdad, when he was fifty-two years of age.

After receiving the robe of caliphate from his spiritual guide and teacher, left on tours and travels again. He first reached Osh and then moved on to Isfahan where he met Sheikh Mahmud of Isfahan. He gave the clothes that he was wearing to Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (ra), implying that he had accepted him as his spiritual disciple. Thereafter, Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (ra) accompanied him on tours and travels in the year 583 AH/1187 AH. Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti (ra) left Isfahan for Makkah the same year. One day when he was absorbed in prayers in the Qa’ba, he heard a voice saying:

” O, Moinuddin! We are greatly pleased with thee. Thou art given salvation. Ask for anything thou may’st like, so that we may grant that to thee.”

He respectfully responded:

” O, Almighty Allah! Grant salvation to the followers and disciples of Moinuddin. “

He received the reply:

” O, Moinuddin! Thou art our accepted one. I will give salvation to thy followers and disciples and also to those who may enter thy fold till the Day of Resurrection.” “

After paying respects to the Ka’ba and performing the hajj he reached Medina and devoted himself to prayers in the Qa’ba mosque. During his stay, he received a mandate from the Court of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (sa) to the effect:

“	O, Moinuddin! Thou art a helper of my religion. I entrust to thee the country of Hindustan. There prevails darkness. Proceed to Ajmer and spread there the Gospel of Truth.

He was immensely pleased with this mandate but wondered where Ajmer was situated. In the meanwhile, he was consumed with drowsiness. He was blessed by seeing the Holy Prophet Mohammad (sa) in a dream who showed him the city, the fort, and the situation of Ajmer. He was bid farewell and was given a pomegranate from heaven.

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty (ra) reached Baghdad and moved on to Chisht on his way to Herat. From Herat, he proceeded to Sabzevar, which was ruled by Yadgar Mohammed, who also became his spiritual disciple.

He left Sabzevar and reached Shadman Fort, and then left for Lahore via Multan. He then proceeded to Delhi and stopped on the way at Samana (in the Patiala district), and from there, reached Ajmer for the first time in 587AH/1191 AD. Although, some historians mentioned that the year could be 562 Hijri. It is known from various sources that he had forty followers with him.

The reliable historian had noted that before the attack of Sultan Shahabuddin Mohammad Ghouri to Pitrivi Raj Chauhan, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) was already in Ajmer and judging the day of victory of the Islamic forces in 588 Hijri. This means that the Sultan attacked India in 588 Hijri and became victorious by blessings of the Great Khawaja Garib Nawaz (ra).

While in Ajmer, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) had to face numerous troubles created by the Raja (a renowned King) and his subordinates. Khawaja Baba and his followers were just saints and did not have any strength to protect those humiliations.

The Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) did not yield to the Raja in spite of his continuous efforts and tactics. Consequently, Raja Prithviraj failed to realize the supreme powers of divinity through which the Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) was asked to visit Ajmer. Finally, Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) turned to action; and thus, the Raja’s famous active supporters and magicians, Sadi Deva and Ajoypal, embraced Islam. They made a request to the Great Khawaja Baba (R.A.), asking him to shift from Ana Sagar to the city in order to enable the citizens of Ajmer to derive full benefit from his divine preaching.

Huzoor Garib Nawaz’s missionary work flourished. His followers turned up in large numbers from the neighbouring areas and embraced Islam. At this point, he (ra) once again extended his cordial invitation to Raja Prithviraj Chowhan to follow his teachings and embrace Islam. But the offer was turned down by Raja Prithviraj.

The conversion to Islam of Shadi-Deva and Ajaipal had adversely affected the power and prestige of the proud and ambitious ruler Prithvi Raj. He started persecution and harassment of the new followers of the Great Khawaja Baba (ra) out of revenge. He continuously insulted a Rajput courtier, who sought the help of the Great Khawaja Baba (ra). When this maltreatment to the courtier was brought to the notice of the Raja, he was terribly enraged and ordered a Durbar (Durbar means a king’s court with his counsellors) to be held. At this Durbar, the Raja explained the Saint’s attempt at polluting their religious beliefs and also inciting the people to gain influence in political affairs. But his attempt proved futile and he could not convince the people of the Saint’s intentions. The Raja called the Saint an ordinary faqir was not liked by the public. The Raja who had not been tolerating the presence of the Great Khawaja Baba (ra) so far concluded the Durbar by saying that someone must tell this ‘faqir’ to get out of Ajmer.

When the news about the Durbar reached the Saint’s ears, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba (ra) simply remarked; “We will arrest the Raja alive and hand him over to the army of Islam.” These utterings of the Great Khawaja Baba (ra) confused his followers as they knew well that Khawaja Baba (ra) being a Holy Saint, had neither political ambitions nor any army or equipment to capture the Raja ‘alive’. They, however, soon realized that Khawaja Baba (ra) was a man of God. His utterances would have serious consequences and hence they waited for the results. His utterances would always mean the general well-being of humanity and would consequently prove true sooner or later anyhow. The very day the Great Khawaja Baba (ra) uttered these grave words, Sultan Shahabuddin Gouri, who was sitting in his chamber at Ghazni; pondering over his defeat at the hands of Prithvi Raj in a gloomy atmosphere, suddenly felt giddy and retired to bed. Immediately thereafter he saw a venerable aged person in his dream, commanding him to: “Get up. The land of India is yearning to kiss your feet, and the throne and crown are awaiting you there.” This dream made the Sultan restless and gave him will and strength; an eternal power, again and again, urged him to attack India. Immediately, as a result of the divine order of the dream and in order to avenge his previous defeats at the hands of Raja Prithvi Raj, the Sultan started secret preparations for attacking Raja Prithvi Raj once again. No one could contemplate such a daring venture so soon after a defeat. However, the strange voice was ringing his ears continuously, calling upon him to proceed to India immediately and attack Raja Prithvi Raj as success was waiting for him.

As the Sultan could no longer resist the urge, he mobilized his army to march towards India. The goal was kept a secret. Even his trusted Generals did not know the final destination. While the Sultan was camping at Peshawar, a closely related gentleman to the Sultan enquired about the vast preparation and the final destination of attack. The Sultan, while replying to the old man referred to his earlier defeat at the hands of Rai Pithora and said that ever since his defeat he had neither changed his blood-stained clothes nor slept in his bed chamber nor visited his Harem. He added further that he had not seen even the faces of his allies. Sardars of Khilji and Afghans had betrayed and deserted him on the battle field. The old man realized the delicacy and seriousness of the whole situation and advised the Sultan to act very prudently and before going to the battlefield to forgive the Sardars and seek their co-operation and alliance by giving them the assurance of rewards and promotions. The Sultan accepted the advice and accordingly issued orders to the Sardars to meet him at Multan. At the Durbar held at Multan he appealed to them in the name of Islam to be prepared to fight up to the last man and erase the blot of disgrace owing to their previous defeat. He impressed upon them that they should be loyal and faithful and do their best to win the battle. The Sardars were greatly motivated by his appeal and bowed in obedience, expressing their loyalty to the Sultan by placing both their hands on the scabbard of his sword.

The army returned to Lahore from there the Sultan sent a message to Raja Prithvi Raj at Ajmer through his able and loyal ambassador, Syed Qawamul Ruknuddin Hamza. The message read as follows:

“ I, on behalf of my elder brother who is the king of all Musalmans from Panjab to Khorasan, have arrived in India for the military campaign. Therefore, I write to Rai Pithora (Prithvi Raj) who is the Maharaja of all Indian Rajas asking him to accept our supremacy
and thus save the country from destruction and bloodshed. “

Raja Prithvi Raj on receipt of the above message was greatly enraged as it was not at all possible for him to tolerate this humiliating message, being a victor in the last war. He immediately issued orders to his 150 confederates for mobilization. Within a short time, a mighty army of 3 lakh (300,000) soldiers and 3000 war elephants was ready to face and beat back the attack. The Sultan had an army comprising only between 1 lakh 7 thousand (107,000) and 1 lakh 20 thousand (120,000). This army had already advanced from Lahore and camped at Tarain (Tarawri), which is 14 miles from Thanesar or 40 kms from Delhi. This historic battle was a turning point in both the Islamic as well as Indian histories. In reply to the Sultan’s ultimatum Raja Prithvi Raj wrote as follows:

“That the Commander-in-Chief of Islam must have heard by now through his spies that for the sake of protecting our ‘Dharma’, and yet more reinforcements are arriving from all over the country. Every Rajput soldier of our army is so brave and courageous that no one can fight them including the Afghans. It is better for you to take care of your Tartars and Afghan soldiers. Your purpose is to plunder and loot, which cannot be fulfilled and we swear by your youth and you must remember, that at this moment we will not allow even a single soldier to go back alive.”

On receiving the above communications, the Sultan was greatly disturbed because the number and strength of the enemy’s army were far greater than that of his own. He, in spite of this, did not lose courage. After very careful consideration, the Sultan sent a very tactful and diplomatic reply to Raja Prithvi Raj Chowhan, which reads as follows:

“You have given us very decent advice of affection and favour, but you know I am unable to act unless I get a command from the Capital, which requires time. Perhaps, the terms and conditions of the treaty would be that the borders are under our control and the rest of India shall remain in your hands.”

Raja Prithvi Raj did not realize the significance of this letter and took it on its face value. In fact, he laughed at the enemy’s weakness expressed in the letter. This resulted in a general relaxation in the Rajput Camp, followed by rejoicing and happiness, dancing merry making throughout the night in the Rajput camp. However, in the Sultan’s camp it was not so. Everybody was terribly busy in secret preparations for a surprise and sudden attack on the Rajput army. The Sultan himself led a portion of the army under cover of darkness through a long and circuitous route, involving several units and surprised the Raja in a dawn raid. This resulted in complete confusion in the Rajput camp, which had all night enjoyed drinking, dancing and merry making. Still Raja Prithvi Raj kept his presence of mind; he gathered a portion of the army and tried to resist the onslaught.

The Sultan organized his army into four parts, each under a commander, and ordered them to attack immediately at his signal. Inspire of great confusion that prevailed in the Rajput camp, the brave Rajput soldiers fought valiantly. The Muslim soldiers started losing their moral and started losing ground, the Sultan then made a clever move by retreating. The Rajput soldiers, seeing them flee, chased them. At other points, the Sultan signaled his reserved units to attack the “Rajput soldiers from the rear, but he could not succeed and the Sultan’s army suffered heavy losses.

At noon, the battle remained drawn. Raja Prithvi Raj Chowhan gathered his troops and persuaded them into taking an oath to fight the enemy to the bitter end. On the other hand, when the Sultan saw no sign of victory, he removed his bejeweled steel helmet and wrapped his coffin cloth on his head. He drew his sword from its sheath; which he smashed into pieces. He then selected 12,000 fresh swordsmen and ordered them to act strictly as he died. This meant for them victory or death but no retreat from the battlefield. With this determined preparation, the Sultan’s forces charged the Raja’s army like lightening and succeeded in creating complete confusion in the enemy column, who were scattered all around. In this onslaught, a large number of Rajput Sardars were killed. Raja Prithvi Raj also tried to escape; but he was soon captured. The Sultan later proceeded towards Ajmer, where he installed Govindraj the son of Raja Prithvi Raj on the Gaddi on the condition that the Rajput would pay tribute to the Sultan and also make an annual payment.

The Sultan had the honour at Ajmer of kissing the Great and Holy Khawaja Baba’s (ra) feet when he recognised the Saint as the same venerable aged person as had urged him to attack India in his dream at Ghazni. The Great Khawaja Baba (ra) accepted the Sultan as his disciple. Sultan Shahabuddin then proceeded to Delhi to take over the reigns of the Government. He appointed Qutubuddin Aibak (a very trusted and able slave) as victory at Delhi.

With the fall of the Raja, the Great Hazrat Khawaja Baba’s (ra) rescued the oppressed people from tyrants. Khawaja Baba (R.A.), with his headquarters at Ajmer, sent forth his disciples to all parts of the country to preach his divine message.

The Great Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (ra) being a very saintly man never felt any enmity towards Raja Prithviraj’s kingdom. It was the Raja’s own proud attitude and belligerence that brought about his downfall.

Khawaja Baba’s (ra) main aim was to root out ignorance, darkness, superstition, oppression, profanation, and corruption from the territory of India. In this mission, he succeeded, and now at the darbar of the Saint, there was no social discrimination of any kind. The shrine of the Holy Muslim Saint is open to all for their welfare and the fulfilment of their desires.