Chishti facts for kids
The Chishti Order is a special group within Sufism, which is a mystical part of Islam. It started around 930 AD in a small town called Chisht, near Herat in Afghanistan. This group is famous for teaching about love, being open-minded, and accepting everyone.
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What is the Chishti Order?
The Chishti Order, also known as Chishtiyya, is a Sufi order. Sufism is a way of life in Islam that focuses on finding a deeper, more personal connection with God. The Chishti Order is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness towards all people.
Where Did It Begin?
The order was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami. His name means "the Syrian," because he came from Syria. He taught Sufism in the town of Chisht. This town is about 95 miles east of Herat, in what is now western Afghanistan.
How It Spread Across Asia
The Chishti Order is mostly followed in Afghanistan and South Asia. It was the first of four main Sufi groups to arrive in this region. The other main groups are the Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya, and Naqshbandi orders.
Important Leaders and Places
Moin-ud-din Chishti was a very important saint. He first brought the Chishti Order to Lahore and Ajmer in the early to mid-1100s AD. From these cities, the order spread throughout medieval India. Since then, it has become the most well-known Sufi group in South Asia.
The Chishti Order Today
Today, there are many branches of the Chishti Order. You can find chapters and branches in places like Europe, North America, and Australia. These were introduced by people who moved there from present-day India and Pakistan.
Images for kids
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Seal emblem portraying the genealogy of Chishti order
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Tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, renowned saint of Chishti order
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Qawwali at Nizamuddin Auliya's shrine
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Old man busy in zikr
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Mughal princess Jahan Ara's tomb (left), Nizamuddin Auliya's tomb (right) and Jama'at Khana Masjid (background), at Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi
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The passing of Shah Jahan; attending him, his daughter Princess Jahanara.
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The Mughal Emperor Akbar was a great patron of the Chishti Order.
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