He was born in
Sistan, Iran in the year 1142 A.D. and died in the year 1236 A.D. and was
buried at Ajmer, India. His paternal genealogy relates to the King of Martyrs,
Imam Hussayn (a.s.) and maternal genealogy is linked to one of the Chiefs of
the youths of Paradise Imam Hasan (a.s.). Thus he is the direct descendant of
the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.), a very rare distinction!
He lost both his parents at an early age. Even in
childhood, he was a pious boy always ready to share things with his friends and
help the needy.
Throughout his life, he exhibited the noble traits of
character so peculiar to the House of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.). It was
the truth, peace, love and non-violence. Islam spread in India by the great
moral power, glorious and appealing character, with love and dedication to
mankind, without any worldly resources of wealth, power, force and material
means. He was a great scholar. He interpreted the true Islamic message of love for
humanity and also love for the Al-Mighty. He was the great mystic of his time.
It is reported that he was directed in a dream by the Noble Prophet
(s.a.w.a.s.) to proceed to India and spread Islam there. He laid the foundation
of Chishty order of Sufis in India and inspired the millions of souls to be his
followers around the world.
His titles were;
Sultan-ul-Hind (King of India), Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (Caretaker of the poor),
and Ajmeri Khwaja.
His disciples were: Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, Fariduddin
Ganjshakar, and Nizamuddin Auliya. He himself was the disciple of Usman
Harooni. He had visited the seminaries of Samarkhand and Bukhara and all other great
centers of Muslim culture. He along with his Murshid, Usman Harooni, travelled
in the Middle East and also visited Makkah and Madinah.
It is reported that the Mughal Emperor Akbar went on foot
to Ajmer to meet him!
He had authored several books including Anis al-Arwah and Dalil al-Arifin. The
books deal with the code of Islamic living.
Poem Favoring the
King of the Martyrs: His immortal poem paying rich tributes to the King of Martyrs, Imam Hussayn (a.s.) reads as follows:
Shah ast Hussayn Badshah ast Hussayn (Ruler
is Hussayn, Emperor is Hussayn)
Din ast Hussayn
Dinpanah ast Hussayn (Faith is Hussayn, guardian of faith is Hussayn)
Sar dad na dad
dast dar daste Yazeed (Offered his head not the hand to Yazeed)
Haqqa ke binai
la ilah ast Hussayn (Indeed, Hussayn is the foundation of the Shahadah)
The spiritual Lineage
of all Sufis terminates at the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.)
Sayings of Khwaja
Moin uddin Chishty:
The test of a true devotee’s mind is that it is always
strictly obedient to the will of God, and is constantly afraid of behaving in a
manner which is apt to displease Him resulting in the withdrawal of His Grace.
He is a hardened sinner who commits sin and yet
simultaneously entertains the belief that he is one of the God’s chosen few.
Patience is tested through resignation to sorrow,
sufferings and disaster without murmur disclosing one’s pains to others.
Namaz (Islamic prayer) is the ladder leading to the
Proximity of God All-Mighty.
Prosperity departs from the home of one who tells a lie
on oath and is soon ruined.
Keep handy your equipment for the last journey and think
of death as hovering over your head at all times.
Offer your repentance quickly before death arrives and
hurry up to perform Namaz before its final hour passes.
Perfection of faith is evidenced by three things; Fear,
Hope, and Love.
True friendship or love (of God) lies in maintaining His
constant recollection in heart and not in expression by speech.
Sources used:
Khwaja Moin Uddin Chishty.com
WIKIPEDIA
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