An Evaluation of Muînüddîn Chishti's Sufi Influences in the Indian Subcontinent: The Case of Chishti Tariqa

Abstract

This article aims to analyse the importance and effects of Mu'in al-Din Chishti and the Chishti tariqa in the Islamic world, in the spread of Islam, and the construction of the basic structure of Islamic civilisation and culture. In the article, the thoughts and ideas of Mu'in al-Din Chishti about Sufism are discussed. Mu'in al-Din Chishti is a scholar and a sufi figure. He is the founder of the Chishti sect and one of the most famous names in the Indian subcontinent. In addition, Mu'in al-Din Chishti has come to the forefront as a person who runs to help people in every way in social life. Mu'in al-Din Chishti was given titles such as the Sun of India and the Spiritual Sultan of India due to his influence in India. The essential condition of the Chishti sect is adherence to the Shari'a. According to him, a person cannot enjoy Sufism without Sharia. In this article, the issues such as Mu'in al-Din Chishti's life, scientific personality, works, influences, and mystical views have been discussed.