Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti رضياللهعنه is revered as one of the most eminent saints in Islamic Mysticism. Renowned for his boundless compassion and affection towards the impoverished, he is widely known as Khwaja Garib Nawaz رضياللهعنه, which translates to "Helper/Listener of the poor." Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti رضياللهعنه is a radiant luminary hailing from the esteemed lineage of Ahle Baith, the noble household of Prophet Sayyiduna Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ. The radiance of his personality has dispelled darkness and illuminated countless hearts across the globe. He is not only revered, esteemed, and honoured, but also serves as a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for multitudes of individuals belonging to diverse castes, creeds, religions, and nationalities.
Khwaja Garib Nawaz رضياللهعنه was born in the year 530 Hijri / 1135 AD in Sistan, also known as Sijistan, located in East Persia (present-day Iran). He was born into a distinguished and highly respected family of devout lineage. His father, Hazrat Khwaja Syed Giyasuddinرضياللهعنه, was a pious and influential individual, and his mother, Syeda Bibi Ummulwaraرضياللهعنها, also known as Bibi Mahe Noor, hailed from the esteemed lineage of Hazrat Sayyiduna Imam Ali كرماللهوجهه, the noble household of Prophet Sayyiduna Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ. Ummul Wara رضياللهعنها his mother, used to say: During my pregnancy of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti رضياللهعنه, I experienced pleasant dreams. Our home was blessed with immense of riches and abundance of enthusiasm, resulted in a remarkable transformation of our enemies into friends. Upon his arrival, all places were filled with the divine light. (Mir’atulAsraar) During that time, the Muslim world, particularly the regions of Sistan and Khorasan, experienced great turmoil and upheaval. Despite being a civilized country, it was ravaged by chaos, bloodshed, and acts of barbarism perpetrated by Tartars and other rebels. The weak government of Sultan Senjar fell victim to these attacks, resulting in an atmosphere devoid of safety and spiritual freedom. The wild Tartars completely decimated the followers of the Muslim faith, leaving the population in a state of profound distress and uncertainty.
The primary education, preservation, and growth of Khwaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan رضياللهعنه were in the city of Khorasan. His primary education was provided by his father (Giyasuddinرضياللهعنه), a renowned scholar. Upon the completion of memorization of the Quran at the age of 9, he enrolled in a madrasah to pursue the education of Tafseer, Hadith, and jurisprudence. His profound intelligence, exceptional memory capacity, and remarkable cognitive ability enabled him to gain the extensive amount of knowledge within the short amount of time. As he received admiration and love from everyone around him, He led a delightful and comfortable life until the age of 12. When he was fifteen years old, his father Giyasuddinرضياللهعنه, who was a symbol of love and kindness, passed away. إِنَّالِلَّهِوَإِنَّآإِلَيْهِرَٰجِعُونَ Nonetheless his mother Ummul waraرضياللهعنها provided proficient care and nurturing throughout his upbringing. Following the passing of his father, he obtained ownership of both farm and a mill.
