SUFISM
Sufi Saints are Muslim saints who entered India in the 12th Century and gained popularity in the 13th century. Sufism is also known as Tasawwuf in the Arabic speaking world. It is not a particular sect of Islam, rather it transcends all the sects of Islam. It is a style of worship which emphasises on introspection, closeness with God, purification of the soul, renunciation of worldly things.
Who is the first Sufi?
Abu Hashim was also known as Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah was the first Sufi as per medieval mystic Jami. Abu Hashim was a member of the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe in Mecca.
Who is the greatest Sufi Saint?
Some of the greatest Sufi Saints of India are given below
- Khawja Moin-ud-Din Chisti (1143 A.D – 1234 A.D) – He settled at Ajmer.
- Baba Farid-ud-Din Ganj-i-Shakar – His tomb is located at Faridkot in Punjab.
- Nizam-ud-Din Aulia – His tomb is located in Delhi.
HAZRAT ALI (A.S.)as the father of the Sufism
Hazrat Ali (A.S.) acclamined as the "Father of Sufism" . Almost all Sufi orders claim their descent from Hazrat Ali(A.S.) According to Hazrat Ali(A.S.) Hajveri (Data Ganj Baksh) radi Allahu Anhu,the rank of Hazrat Ali (A.S.) is very high in the line up of Sufism.
