ARRIVAL
IN AJMER
Jo Nur Hai Ajmer Ki Galion Ka Ujala
Aik Aik Kiran Uski Madiney Se Chali Hai
( "The light that radiates in the lanes of Ajmer", "each
ray of it comes from Madina". )
Hazrat
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty(R.A) arrived in AJMER at the age of 52 years
around 587 A.H./1190 A.D., on his divine mission, unique in the annals
of Islam. His only Armour for the success of his great mission was the
greatest "invisible power" the pervades and sustains the whole
universe. At that time Ajmer was ruled by Prithvi Raj Chauhan the famous
Rajput king. In his court, he had a large number of powerful magicians
with Ajai Pal as their leader. Khwaja Saheb stayed at a hill close to
Ana Sagar lake. Now known as the Chilla Khwaja Saheb. When news spread,
that a very pious Dervish had come to Ajmer people began to flock to him
in increasing number. Whosoever came to him, received the kindest treatment
and blessing and simplicity that they began to embrace Islam. Many became
his disciples. Even Ajai Pal submitted himself to the divine powers of
Khwaja Saheb , gave up all his magic and became his disciple.
While
this was going on at Ajmer Shahabuddin Ghori again attacked India, in
1192 A.D. and in the famous battle of Tarain defeated Prithvi Raj. When
Shahabuddin Ghori came to know of the presence of Khwaja Saheb at Ajmer,
he personally came to see him at his place, and enjoyed the grace of his
meeting.
Khwaja Saheb continued his noble and magnificent mission, showing the
path of truth to the people. He also sent his disciples and successors
to different parts of country who too served the people and preached the
tenants of Islam.
Some
of his prominent successors are:
1. Hazrat Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (R.A.) (Delhi ob. 1236).
2. Hazrat Shaikh Fariduddin Ganjshker (R.A.) (Pak Pattan ob. 1265).
3. Hazrat Shaikh Nizamuddin Aulia (Delhi ob. 1325).
4. Hazrat Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirage Delhi (Delhi ob. 1356).
