Sayings Of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz

[Zuhair Nasir]

1. If all the rules of namaz were not followed properly, it is struck back on the face of him who offers such a namaz.

2. The heart of a lover (true lover of Allah) constantly burns with the fire of love so much so that what ever intrudes upon its sanctity is reduced to ashes.

3. A sin committed does not harm an individual so much as the looking down upon one's own fellow beings.

4. Of all the worship that pleases Almighty Allah, the best is the grant of relief to the humble and the oppressed.

5. Performance of charity is the key of attaining the state of philanthropy.

6. One who does not perform devotion to Allah is engaged in the career of attaining a sinful earning.

7. There are four cardinal virtues of the individual self ; firstly refraining from begging in the state of penury ; secondly, showing the attitude of the well-fed when feeling hungry ; thirdly, maintaining cheerfulness in the time of sorrow and fourthly, befriending in the enemy.

8. That man is a true devotee of Almighty Allah, who resigns with pleasure to the misfortune that comes from his beloved (Almighty Allah).

9. The path of love of God is such a path that who so ever steps into it, loses himself.

10. For a follower of the path of truth it is worse than a sin to disdain or look down upon any one.

11. Those who are true Lovers of God give away both of the worlds for the sake of their Beloved and even then feel that they have done nothing worthy.

12. Perfection in faith is evident by three things : (1) Fear (2) Hope (3) Love

[Sister Nomee]

jazakallah brother for sharing these wise words from a great saint may we follow these examples insh allah.

[Hasan Askari]

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

The final discourse of Khwaja Mu'inuddin Chishti to his students, one month before his death:
Love all and hate none.
Mere talk of peace will avail you naught.
Mere talk of God and religion will not take you far.
Bring out all the latent powers of your being
and reveal the full magnificence of your immortal self.

Be overflowing with peace and joy,
and scatter them wherever you are
and wherever you go.

Be a blazing fire of truth,
be a beauteous blossom of love
and be a soothing balm of peace.

With your spiritual light,
dispel the darkness of ignorance;
dissolve the clouds of discord and war
and spread goodwill, peace, and harmony among the people.

Never seek any help, charity, or favors
from anybody except God.
Never go the court of kings,
but never refuse to bless and help the needy and the poor,
the widow, and the orphan, if they come to your door.

This is your mission, to serve the people.....

Carry it out dutifully and courageously, so that I, as your Pir-o-Murshid,
may not been ashamed of any shortcomings on your part
before the Almighty God and our holy predecessors
in the Silsila on the Day of Judgment.

YAA KHWAJA GAREEB NAWAZ AL-MADAD

[farid s]

The path of love of God is such a path that who so ever steps into it, loses himself.

[Ashiq e Rasool]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

SubhanAllah a great thread! Here is my contribution.

A hundred Angels are at the bedside of one who sleeps in a state of purification. If a person is a seer (Arif) the angels escort him to heaven and clothe him with a new robe whereupon the soul performs a thanks-giving. Sajda (prostration) to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.


Friendships with hermits attracts blessings from the High!

To serve and to be devoted to one's Pir O Murshid is comparable to the devotion to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

The pir helps to enlighten his diciples as to their virtues and vices.

The best way to avoid hell is to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, provide to the needy and be friendly to the miserable.

The sins committed by a son who kisses the feet of his parents are washed away. The position in life attained by a son is a legacy bestowed on him by his parents.

[shamshuddin]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

A hundred Angels are at the bedside of one who sleeps in a state of purification. If a person is a seer (Arif) the angels escort him to heaven and clothe him with a new robe whereupon the soul performs a thanks-giving. Sajda (prostration) to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

alhamdulilah!!!!!

[Hafeez]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

wonderfull words by a very special Wali jazakallah for sharing this with us br Zuhair

Love all and hate none

subhanallah!!!!, look at the piety absolutley amazing

[ahmedabad]

To serve and to be devoted to one's Pir O Murshid is comparable to the devotion to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

ameen!!

[sunni slave]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu



The lakeside city of Ajmer is located in central Rajasthan, and is held in great reverence by devotees of all communities who call it 'Ajmer Sharif' (Holy Ajmer). It is here that the mortal remains of the highly respected Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti lie buried.

The Khwaja came from Persia and established the Chishtia order of fakirs in India. He is popularly known as Gharib Nawaz (protector of the poor) because he dedicated his entire life to the service of mankind. His spartan life spanned almost a hundred years and he embraced death in solitude while he had withdrawn to his cell for six days, asking not to be disturbed. The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the place where the Saint's mortal remains lie buried and is the site of the largest Muslim fair in India. More than five lakh devotees belonging to different communities gather from all parts of the subcontinent to pay homage to the Khwaja on his Urs (death anniversary) during the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar.)

The pilgrims who come to seek the blessings of the Khwaja make rich offerings called nazrana at the holy spot where the saint has been entombed. The offerings of rose and jasmine flowers, sandalwood paste, perfumes and incense contribute to the fragrance that floats in the air inside the shrine. Also offered by devotees are the chadar, ghilaph and neema, which are votive offerings for the tomb. These are brought by devotees on their heads and handed over to the khadims inside the sanctum sanctorum. Outside the sanctum sanctorum of the dargah, professional singers called qawwals in groups and sing the praises of the saint in a characteristic high pitched voice. People gather around them and listen attentively, sometimes clapping to the rhythm of their instruments.




The Urs is initiated with the hoisting of a white flag on the dargah by the Sajjada Nashin (successor representative) of Chishtis. It is done on the 25th of Jamadi-ul-Akhir (sixth lunar month), with the accompaniment of music. On the last day of the sixth month, the Jannati-Darwaza (gateway of heaven) is flung open early in the morning. People cross this gate seven times with the belief that they will be assured a place in heaven. On the 1st of Rajab, the tomb is washed with rose water and sandalwood paste and anointed with perfumes. This ritual is called ghusal. The tomb is then covered with an embroidered silk cloth by the Sajjada Nashin.

An interesting ritual is the looting of kheer (milk-pudding) which is cooked in two large cauldrons called degs and distributed to the devotees as tabarruk (blessed food).
On the 6th of Rajab, after the usual mehfil and the sound of cracker-bursts accompanied by music, the Sajjada Nashin performs the ghusal of the tomb. Fatiha and Salamti are read. A poetic recitation called mushaira is arranged in which poets of all communities arrive to recite compositions dedicated to the Khwaja. The Qul (end-all) on the 6th of Rajab marks the end of the Urs.

At night, religious assemblies called mehfils are held in the mehfil-khana, a large hall meant for this purpose. These are presided over by the Sajjada Nashin of the dargah.
Qawwalis are sung and the hall is packed to capacity. There are separate places reserved for women who attend the mehfil. The mehfil terminates late in the night with a mass prayer for the eternal peace of the Khwaja in particular and mankind in general.



The Dargah is located at the conjunction of three bazaars. There are a number of restaurants around the Dargah where visitors can choose from a variety of dishes most of which are non-vegetarian preparations. Guest houses on the road leading to the Dargah offer accommodation that ranges from economical to luxurious. Many other guest houses are strewn across the city. The shops in the market around the Dargah sell flowers, prayer mats, rosaries, textiles, and general merchandise as well.

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 ply from cities all over India carrying people to Ajmer and back.

[Zuhair Nasir]

Rozay Mehshar Yeh Gunahgaar Kay Kaam Aaey Ga
Qadri Rang Charhaa Hein To Charhaa Rehnay Do

Khairaat Laynay Aa Gayeh Mangtay Tumhaaray Khwaajaa
Bhar Dey Jiyeh Daaman Muraadon Say Humaaray Khwaajaa

Maayoos Jaataa Hey Nahin Kooey Tumhaaray Dar Say
Hum Ko Bhey Day Hassnain Kay Sar Kay Utaaray Khwaajaa

Mangton Key Rakh Lay Laaj Kar Day Sab Muraaday Poorey
Daaman Phasaaray Aa Gayeh Mangtay Tumhaaray Khwaajaa

[Shiraz Ashrafi]

Subhanallah, I wish I could go there