Role of Sufis in the spread of Islam in subcontinent…


Sufis were religious guides who aim for closer union with God.

Introduction:
The efforts rendered by the sufis in propagation of islam in the sub continent are unforgettable, innumerable splendid.
The spread of islam in the sub continent owes much to the efforts, and the personal examples of the muslim Sufis.
who made concerted and diligent efforts to reach out to the amasses and sensitize them about the teachings of the islam.
Most of these muslim saints migrated to india b/w eleventh and fourteenth century and devoted their lives for the cause of islam
sufis made islam popular in indian sub continent .
A large number of non muslims were impressed by the simple teachings, lofty character and fair treatment of the sufis and enterd in the fold of islam

The message of islam was spread across the length and breadth of the indian sub continent by the islamic mystics.


The Sufis Taught
Simple faith
The mercy of God
The nearness of God
The power of prayer
The beauties of faith
The duties and responsibilities in respect to other men
The pleasures of honest dealing
Fellow of feeling

The Sufi Orders or Silsilas
The following 4 silsilas are the most prominent in the Indian sub continent

1 Chishti Order:
Founded by Khwaja Abdul Chishti in Herat about 930 C.E.
Kwaja moin Ud Din Chishti implanted this silsila in India and settled in Ajmer, India

The Chishti Order is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness.
The most famous of the Chishti saints is
Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti (radi Allah anhu).
Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (rehmatullah alaih) ,
Fariduddin Ganjshakar(rehmatullah alaih), PakPattan
Nizamuddin Auliya(rehmatullah alaih).
A number of Chishti family members are now living in Pakpattan and Bahawal Nagar, North of Punjab, Pakistan.

2, Suharwardi order:
Founded by Sheikh Shahbudin Suharwardi at Bghdad.
Introduced in India by Bahaudin Zakria.
Flourished in Multan 1182-1263
Hazrat Makhdoom jahaniya (R.A) belongs to this.

3. Naqshbandi order :
Popularized in India by efforts of Khwaja Baqi Bilah.
It was later carried by
Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi
Shah Wali U llah (R.A)

4.Qadria Order :
Founded by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani in Baghdad (1077-1166)Introduced in India by Syed Muhammad Ghaus(R.A)
The spread of Islam in India owed little to the efforts Muslim rulers.
sufis. Whofaced innumerable hardships and dangers in their endeavors to spread the light of truth.