بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
Hadrat
Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
(Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
6 Rajab 633 AH
His father passed away when he was 15 years old, after which he inherited a garden and a watermill
- ◈At the age of 15, his heart was revolutionised through a meeting with the majzoob Hadrat Ibrahim Qandauzi (rahimahullah), who entered his garden and placed a piece of chewed oil cake in his mouth — after which he sold all his possessions and distributed everything to the poor
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- ◈Blessed in Madinah al-Munawwarah with a direct vision from the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who said: 'O Mu'eenuddin! You are the supporter of our Deen... go to Ajmer'
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- ◈Founder of the Chishtiyyah spiritual order's presence in Hindustan — the foremost silsilah of the Indian subcontinent
seerat-khwaja-ghareeb-nawaz — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈His mission to Ajmer was commanded directly by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — he went in fulfilment of a divine trust
seerat-khwaja-ghareeb-nawaz — Maktaba tul Madina
Father passed away when he was 15 years old
He inherited a garden and a watermill from his father. This loss marked the beginning of a period of profound spiritual transformation
Spiritual transformation at 15 through encounter with Hadrat Ibrahim Qandauzi (rahimahullah)
The majzoob entered his garden and placed a piece of chewed oil cake in his mouth. His heart was revolutionised instantly — he sold everything he owned and distributed it all to the poor, setting out on the path of Allah
Blessed with a prophetic vision in Madinah al-Munawwarah
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) appeared to him and said: 'O Mu'eenuddin! You are the supporter of our Deen... go to Ajmer.' He accepted this divine command and journeyed to Hindustan
Arrival in Ajmer and defeat of Ajay Pal Jogi
Upon his arrival in Ajmer, he was confronted by the powerful local magician Ajay Pal Jogi. Through miraculous divine support, his shoes flew and struck the magician until he surrendered. Ajay Pal Jogi embraced Islam and was named Abdullah
Prediction of Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash's rise to power
He saw a boy carrying a bow and arrow and declared that this boy would one day become the ruler of Delhi. The prophecy was fulfilled when that boy became Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash, ruler of Delhi
Miracle of the pool of Ana Sagar
The entire pool of Ana Sagar entered a small clay pot by his command and was poured back — witnessed by those present as a clear sign of his exalted spiritual station
Miracle of the blind beggar's sight restored at his shrine
Emperor Aurangzeb's visit to Ajmer is associated with the account of a blind beggar who had his sight restored at the blessed shrine of Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz (rahimahullah)
Father passed away when he was 15 years old
He inherited a garden and a watermill from his father. This loss marked the beginning of a period of profound spiritual transformation
Spiritual transformation at 15 through encounter with Hadrat Ibrahim Qandauzi (rahimahullah)
The majzoob entered his garden and placed a piece of chewed oil cake in his mouth. His heart was revolutionised instantly — he sold everything he owned and distributed it all to the poor, setting out on the path of Allah
Blessed with a prophetic vision in Madinah al-Munawwarah
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) appeared to him and said: 'O Mu'eenuddin! You are the supporter of our Deen... go to Ajmer.' He accepted this divine command and journeyed to Hindustan
Arrival in Ajmer and defeat of Ajay Pal Jogi
Upon his arrival in Ajmer, he was confronted by the powerful local magician Ajay Pal Jogi. Through miraculous divine support, his shoes flew and struck the magician until he surrendered. Ajay Pal Jogi embraced Islam and was named Abdullah
Prediction of Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash's rise to power
He saw a boy carrying a bow and arrow and declared that this boy would one day become the ruler of Delhi. The prophecy was fulfilled when that boy became Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash, ruler of Delhi
Miracle of the pool of Ana Sagar
The entire pool of Ana Sagar entered a small clay pot by his command and was poured back — witnessed by those present as a clear sign of his exalted spiritual station
Miracle of the blind beggar's sight restored at his shrine
Emperor Aurangzeb's visit to Ajmer is associated with the account of a blind beggar who had his sight restored at the blessed shrine of Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz (rahimahullah)
Father passed away when he was 15 years old
He inherited a garden and a watermill from his father. This loss marked the beginning of a period of profound spiritual transformation
Spiritual transformation at 15 through encounter with Hadrat Ibrahim Qandauzi (rahimahullah)
The majzoob entered his garden and placed a piece of chewed oil cake in his mouth. His heart was revolutionised instantly — he sold everything he owned and distributed it all to the poor, setting out on the path of Allah
Blessed with a prophetic vision in Madinah al-Munawwarah
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) appeared to him and said: 'O Mu'eenuddin! You are the supporter of our Deen... go to Ajmer.' He accepted this divine command and journeyed to Hindustan
Arrival in Ajmer and defeat of Ajay Pal Jogi
Upon his arrival in Ajmer, he was confronted by the powerful local magician Ajay Pal Jogi. Through miraculous divine support, his shoes flew and struck the magician until he surrendered. Ajay Pal Jogi embraced Islam and was named Abdullah
Prediction of Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash's rise to power
He saw a boy carrying a bow and arrow and declared that this boy would one day become the ruler of Delhi. The prophecy was fulfilled when that boy became Sultan Shamsuddin Altamash, ruler of Delhi
Miracle of the pool of Ana Sagar
The entire pool of Ana Sagar entered a small clay pot by his command and was poured back — witnessed by those present as a clear sign of his exalted spiritual station
Miracle of the blind beggar's sight restored at his shrine
Emperor Aurangzeb's visit to Ajmer is associated with the account of a blind beggar who had his sight restored at the blessed shrine of Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz (rahimahullah)
- ♥At the age of 15, immediately upon his spiritual transformation, he sold all his possessions and distributed everything to the poor — embodying complete detachment from the world
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- ♥Received direct command from the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Madinah to travel to Ajmer — he obeyed without hesitation, journeying to bring Islam to Hindustan
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- ♥His spiritual order, the Chishtiyyah, became the foundation of Islamic spirituality across Hindustan — his love for the poor earned him the eternal title Ghareeb Nawaz, Benefactor of the Poor
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His father passed away when he was 15 years old. He had inherited a garden and a watermill, all of which he sold and distributed to the poor following his spiritual transformation
“O Mu'eenuddin! You are the supporter of our Deen... go to Ajmer”
seerat-khwaja-ghareeb-nawaz — Maktaba tul Madina
“Looking at the holy Quran sharpens the vision, provides protection against eye pain and prevents the eyes from becoming dry.”
40 Statements of the Righteous Elders, p.34 — Maktaba tul Madina
- 🌟Hadrat Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz (rahimahullah) was only 15 years old when he gave away everything he owned to help the poor!
- 🌟The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) himself appeared to him in Madinah and told him to go to Ajmer — what an amazing honour!
- 🌟His title 'Ghareeb Nawaz' means 'Benefactor of the Poor' — he loved helping people who had nothing!
- 🌟He predicted that a boy he saw would one day become the King of Delhi — and it came true!
- 🌟His shrine in Ajmer, India, is visited by millions of people every year — he is still beloved by people all over the world!
