A SUCCESSOR AND SPREAD OF ISLAM

Following the passing of Khaja Moinuddin Chisti رضي الله عنه (632 AH), his caliphs and other scholars played a pivotal role in spreading the foundations of Islam throughout the country. Among them, Khaja Fakhruddin Gardezi رضي الله عنه emerged as a successor and caliph in Ajmer. The historical oversight of Fakhruddin Gardezi رضي الله عنه is indeed astonishing, considering that details about him are clearly documented in the book "Tarikh us Salaf." تاريخ السلف Fakhruddin Gardezi رضي الله عنه was not only the contemporary of Khaja Moinuddin Chisti رضي الله عنه but also his spiritual companion and closest Qadim. his lives were intricately intertwined, with virtually no chapter existing separately from the influence of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti رضي الله عنه. Khwaja Fakhruddin Gardezi رضي الله عنه and his lineage asserted their legitimate claim to power and succession in Ajmer. Some of the current Khadims are in fact the grandsons of Shaykh Muhammad Yadkar رضي الله عنه. Originally an Iranian Rafzi thinker, Muhammad Yadkar رضي الله عنه underwent a transformation through Khaja's teachings, leading to their return to Ajmer with a newfound devotion. They later became instrumental in constructing Dargah Sharif. While their descendants continue to serve in Ajmer to this day, it is the Gardezi Sadats who now hold the reins of significant decisions and activities. They are recognized as "Sahib zadgaan" or "Sayyid zadgaan."