Islam
Chishti Sufi Order (South Asian)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Major South Asian Sufi tariqa founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (12th c. Ajmer). Tens of millions of adherents primarily in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — South Asian Sufi tariqa; mainstream low-control.
Founded
12th c.
Members
Tens of millions
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
The Chishti tariqa is the dominant South Asian Sufi order. Famous for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah pilgrimage. Distinctive emphasis on music (qawwali) and inclusive devotional practice. Mainstream low-control.
Timeline
- 12th c.Founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
Sources
- K.A. Nizami academic work
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