Reform movement which originated in Persia and became popular in India after 12the century.
- Practised Asceticism and Mysticism
- were against materialism of the caliphate
- preached that God could be reached only through love, devotion and meditation
- regarded Prophet Mohammad as a perfect human being
- opposed rituals
- tolerant to other religions
- organized themselves into 12 orders called Silsilas (which signify a continuous link between master and disciple)
- Chisti Silsila is the most imp. in India
Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti (1192-1235)
- Ajmer
- greatest form of devotion to God is to serve humanity
- popularly known as Garib Nawaz
- encouraged singing devotional songs and qawaalis at gatherings
Baba Farid
- disciple of Chisti
- preached unity of God and brotherhood
- encouraged people to lead a simple life
- composed many verses in Punjabi
- Balban was a follower
Nizam-ud-din Auliya
- Delhi
- disciple of Baba Farid
- against class and caste distinctions
- popularly known as Mehboob-i-ilahi
Saint Angore Andavar
- 16th century
- popularly known as Meeran sahib or Qadirwali
- Kandhuri urs festival
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