Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hassan Chishty R.A.

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Annul Function

Throughout the year, several religious, spiritual and historical programs are organised and observed at the Holy Astana of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz. These programs are performed in accordance with the Islamic Calendar and are detailed below :

Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
On 14th of this month, the annual Us of Hazrat Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, first spiritual successor of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz is celebrated at his Chilla situated at Daulat Bagh near Anasagar Lake. Fateha is offered in every home of khadims.

Rabi-ul-akhir
In this month the only program, which is known as 'Fateha Giarahwin Sharif', is observed on 11th day of the month. Lectures on life and teachings of Hazrat Ghousul Azam Piran-e-Pir are delivered and tributes are paid to him.

Jama-di-ul-akhir
The death anniversary of Amirul Momeneen Hazrat Syedna Abubakar Siddique, the first successor of the Holy Prophet of Islam is observed at a large scale. Lectures are delivered on his services and sacrifices, which he rendered for making the foundation of Islam more and more strong. Urs of Hazrat Shah Mada is also celebrated on 14th of this month from 25th of this month begins the celebrations of the annual Urs of Hazrat Khwja Garib Nawaz.

Rajab

Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz is celebrated from 1st Rajjab to 9th Rajjab.

Urs of hazrat Usamuddin Jigar Sokhta
The annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Husauddin the grand son of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is celebrated on 14th of this month by khadims of Khwaja Saheb at Saber where his Dargah is situated (about 90 km from Ajmer).

Urs of Bibi Hafiza Jamal
The annual Urs of Hazrat Bibi Hafiza Jamal, the daughter of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is celebrated on 19th of this month.

Urs of Hazrat KhwajaFakhruddin Gurdezi
The annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin Gurdezi, the ancestor of Syedzada khadims, who is lying buried near Khwaja Saheb is Begami Dalan on the right side of the main entrance of the tomb is celebrated on 25th of this month.

Miraj-un-nabi
On 26th of this month after Isha prayers, a grand function in memory of the greatest event of human history, the 'Miraj is held. Lectures are delivered and people keep themselves busy in prayer throughout the night.

Shabaan

Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin
Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin is the eldest son of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz. He spend his life in prayers and mediation at village 'Sarwar' about 60 k.m. from Ajmer and breathed his last in the same village. His annual Urs is celebrated from 3rd to 9th Shaban. The hhadims of Hazrat Khwaja Saheb celebrate this Urs at his tomb at Sarwar, all the ceremonies of Urs including 'langar' are organised by Anjuman Moinia Fakhria Chistia Khudam Khwaja Saheb Syed Zada.

Shab-e-barat
The function of Shab-e-Barat is observed in the same purely religious tradition as it is observed by the entire Muslim world.

Ramadan
The sacred month of Ramadan has its own blessings. Muslim all over the world observe fast, become strict in performance of prayers and devote most of the time in recitation of the Quran and in additional prayers. They also perform acts like payment of charity, feeding of poor and giving of alms.
No doubt that every Muslim knows the religious importance of this month, but the Muslim world is not aware of the most important events of Islamic History which took place during this Holy month, as such except at Ajmer no where the functions in memory of those events are held.
The details and importance of those functions is given here.

2nd Ramadan
The annual anniversary of Khatoon-e-Jannat Hazrat Bibi Fateha the youngest daughter of the Prophet of Islam and the mother of Hazrat Imam Hasan and Hazrat Imam Husain are observed at the Holy Astana of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz in a highly dignified way. Lectures are also delivered on her high spiritual status and her sacrifices for Islam.

17th Ramadan (Battle of Badr)
17th Ramadan is the most memorable day of Islamic History. It is the day when the first war between the Islamic forces who were in small number, was fought against the large and a strong army of the 'infidels of Makka. It was the first battle of Righteous under the leadership of the Prophet of Islam against the infidels in which the Righteous came out victorious in a highly miraculous way. In memory, of the first war of its kind ever fought on this earth for establishment of justice, truth and righteousness by Muslims against the strong and well armed forces of wrong doers, cruel and barbarous people, who could not think of defeat, but faced a shameful defeat at the hands of armless people is celebrated at the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz on a large scale. Lectures are delivered and prayers are offered throughout the night. The author himself delivers lectures on this great Historical event in Juma Masjid after Isha prayer every year.

19th of Ramadan (Conquest of Mecca)
In the Holy month of Ramadan, the 19th day is highly memorable for Islamic History. This is the day when Islamic forces conquered Mecca without any bloodshed. In memory of this day many programs are organised at the Dargah of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.

21st Ramadan (The Day of Martydom of Hazrat Ali)
21st of Ramadan reminds of the Martyrdom of Amirul Momeneen Syedna Hazrat Ali Karam Alahwajho. Therefore, in his memory a large number of Programs including 'free langar' to poor are organised. Lectures are delivered on his love for Islam, his services and sacrifices, his inspiring and illuminating life, his spiritual and temporal status and, like that, tributes are paid to that great personality of Islam.

26th Ramadan (The night of revelation of the Holy Qur'an)
26th day of Ramadan and the night thereafter is the most important night. Its blessings are beyond description, it is the night when the Quran was revealed, as such, and the Muslims celebrate it all over the world. Throughout the night, the Muslims keep themselves busy in recitation of the Quran and other modes of prayer and worship. This night is celebrated here at Ajmer in the same manner in which the entire Muslim world celebrates it.

Shawal

Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Usman Haroon, spiritual leader of Khwaja Saheb
The spiritual ceremonies of this function are organised on 5th and 6th of Shawal. People from far and near attend the programmes and obtain those special bounties and blessings of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, which are bestowed upon devotees during those days.

ZIL HIJJA

Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Abu Saeed
The annual Urs of the son of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is celebrated on 4th day of the month of Sai Ghat near his tomb in Dargah Sharif.

Anniversary of martydom of Hazrat Usman
Amirual Momenn Syedna Hazrat Usman was the third successor of the Prophet of Islam. 18th Zil Hajj is observed as the day of his Martyrdom and tributes are paid to him. Lectures are delivered on his contribution to Islam and Muslims on his spiritual status, on his life and on the services he rendered.

Anniversary of martydom of Hazrat Omar
This day reminds us of the great services and sacrifices of that soldier of Islam who in history is known as the conqueror of Egypt, Conqueror of Syria, Conqueror of Iran and above all the Conqueror of Jerusalem (Baitul Muqaddas) and whose name is Ameerul Momeneen Syedna Hazrat Qamar Farook Radhi Alla Anho. He was the 2nd Successor of the Prophet of Islam. He has rendered such invaluable services, which have no parallel in Islamic History. 29th Zil Hajj is the day of his Martyrdom and is observed here at Ajmer on a large scale.

Weekly Function

Fateha Chatti Sharif

On every sixth of the Lunar Month the famous and highly inspiring program of Fateha Chhatti Sharif is celebrated within Ahata-e-Noor in front of Begami Dalan. This was founded by the ancestors of Kantar Moini and Syed Khalid Moini Khadi of Khwaja Saheb. It has become very popular. Those who attend this function realise its solemnity and sanctity and also the benefit, which they receive. This program which has its own blessings starts from about 8.30 A.M. in the morning and continues about an hour without any program of Qawwali. The program begins with recitation of the Holy Qur'an followed by recitation of Shijra (spiritual genealogy of Khwaja Saheb) then with 'SALAM' and ends with Fateha. Syed Khalid Moini or his younger brother Syed Tariq Moini recites the Shijra and Salam in a highly impressive voice. In the evenings, at every khadims home this Fateha is organised and prayers are offered for the well being of the devotees.

Fateha of Hazrat Ghousal Azam Piran-E-Pir

On every 11th of the Lunar Month the famous program, popularly known as Fateha Giarahween Sharif is held. This program is observed in the home of every Khadim as well as at the Chilla of Piran-e-Piro a hill which lies to the south of the Dargah of Khwaja Saheb

Fateha of Hazrat Khwaja Qutubuddin

On every 14th of the Islamic calendar, Fateha of Hazrat Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar-kaki, the first spiritual successor of Khwaja Saheb whose holy Tomb is situated at Mahroli, Delhi is performed between Asr and Maghrib prayer at his own Chilla which is situated at the bank of Ana Sagar Lake.

Daily Function

"Khidmat" Before Fajr Prayer

An hour before the 'Salat' of Fajr, khadims and devotees of Khwaja Saheb gather in Begami Dalan which is the main entrance to the Mazaar (Grave) and lies to the east of the tomb. Azan is recited by one of the khadims after which the Kalid Bardar opens the lock that guards the main door. Through this entrance the khadims enter into the tomb and stand in between the main entrance and a small door, which is still closed. Before opening this small door the Kalid Bardar sends Darood and Salaam to the holy Prophet, his descendants and to Huzoor Gharib Nawaz. The small door is then opened and khadims enter into the tomb. After entering into the tomb, they prepare for 'Khidmat'. Some stand round the first enceinte of the Mazaar, some enter in between space of the two enceintes and some enter in between the space of the Holy Mazaar and the second enceinte. Flowers and chadar are removed from the Mazaar which is then cleansed and fresh flowers and chadar are offered. Once this ceremony is over, khadims standing in between the two enceintes and outside the second enceinte start cleaning the floor with 'Farasha' ( a special dust remover made with peacock feathers).
During this ceremony devotees are not permitted to enter the tomb. For them the southern door of the tomb is open, where they are allowed to enter into the tomb and sit in the open space near the shrine of Hazrat Bibi Hafiza Jamal, daughter of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz. Once the khadims are finished with the ritual of Khidmat inside the tomb, the devotees are allowed to enter into the tomb and perform Ziarat of the Mazaar.
This ceremony ends before the call of Azaan for Salat of Fajr.

"Khidmat" After Zohr Prayer

An hour after zohr prayers another ceremony is performed which is also known as Khidmat. At this time, though the doors of the tomb are closed the southern door is used for entrance into the tomb. At the time of this ceremony, devotees are permitted to enter the tomb. They are allowed to stand in between the space of the walls of the tomb and the enceinte of the Mazaar. At this time after removal of the flowers and chadar, sandal, attar, kewra and rose water are presented on the Mazaar. khadims who perform this ceremony offer prayers loudly. At the end of prayers fresh flowers and chadar are presented on the Mazaar. The floor of the tomb is also cleansed in traditional manner. Women are not permitted to enter the tomb during the entire period of this ceremony.

Lighting or Danka

Every day about 20 minutes before Maghrib prayer the ceremony of lighting is held. The way in which this ceremony is performed is that some khadims bring candles (especially prepared for this purpose) in their hands towards the Chhoti Deg. As soon as they start moving from the Chhoti Deg towards the Holy Tomb, drums are beaten.
Everyone starts gathering inside the tomb, those who can not enter the tomb stand outside on either side of the main entrance in the Begami Dalan. At this time too, women are not permitted to enter into the tomb. khadims after touching the candles on to the heads of the devotees reach inside the tomb with prayers of blessing for devotees. They place those candles in the lamps. The unlighted candles are now lighted. The lamps in which the candles are placed are four in number. khadims hold these lamps in their hands and keep them above their heads. One of them recite Persian verses for the glory of the Holy Saint. With the end of those verses the people disperse and the lamps are placed in four corners of the Holy Tomb.
In the local language this ceremony is called 'Danka'.

Kadka

This last ceremony of the day is popularly known as 'Kadka' and is performed in traditional manner. This ceremony is held after an hour and a half of Isha prayers. After this ceremony the door of the main entrance into the Holy tomb is closed and locked.
According to an old tradition, 20 minutes before closing the main entrance of the Holy Tomb when about one fifth part of the night has passed, a person loudly calls to ring five and with his voice the clock sounds five times. The khadims ready to perform this function request the devotees to vacate the tomb, the devotees come out of the tomb and stand on either side of the entrance. The khadims then close the other doors from inside and make a search inside the entire tomb to check if there is no one inside the tomb. At least three khadims join in this service. They clean the surroundings of the Mazaar in the same way as they do in the morning and evening Khidmat. They come out of the tomb one by one with the sand and dust of the floor kept in a fine cloth and keep the same in a shelf inside Sandali-Masjid. When the third and the last khadims come out, a person duly appointed again calls in a loud voice to ring six bells. The bell sounds six times. As soon as the voice of the sixth bell sounds, a qawwal starts to sing a special song in an Indian language which is called Kadka. As soon as the last verse of the Kadka is recited, the main entrance of the tomb is closed and locked. The Khadim on duty keeps the key with him and also keeps a watch of the tomb throughout the night.

S/o Syed Mohammed Anique Miya Chishty