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- The Prime Minister of India presented a Chadar which shall be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
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About Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
- He was born in Iran in 1141-42 CE.
- He was a Sufi mystic saint and philosopher.
- He is the most famous saint of the Chishti order of Sufism in the Indian Subcontinent.
- Also known as ‘Gharib Nawaaz’ and ‘Benefactor of the poor’.
- He made Ajmer, Rajasthan his residence, where his resting place, the Ajmer Sharif Dargah is located.
- At his Dargah, chadar is offered for prayer by both Hindus and Muslims which represents the spirit of mutual respect and unity in the diversity of India.
- He was contemporary to Qutub-ud-din Aibak and Iltutmish.
- He died in 1236.
Contributions
- His sermons inspired millions of Hindus and Muslims to move towards the path of truth and unity.
- Followers from all religions emulated and symbolized his dictum of “Sulh-i-Kul” (Peace with all).
- Thus, he brought the message of universal love and peace.
- He fulfilled the objectives of bringing together the various castes, communities and races, elevating humanity from the swamp of materialistic concerns, which is leading mankind towards destruction today.
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Source: PIB
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