Chishti Sufi Order (South Asian)
Major South Asian Sufi tariqa founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (12th c. Ajmer). Tens of millions of adherents primarily in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
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BITE breakdown
0 — South Asian Sufi tariqa; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
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.
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Timeline
- 12th c.Founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
Sources
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