Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (رحمة الله عليه), also known as Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (رحمة الله عليه), was one of the greatest Sufi saints of the Indian Subcontinent. He was born in Sistan (Iran/Afghanistan region) and later settled in Ajmer, India, where he spread the message of Islam through love, compassion, and service to humanity.
He belonged to the blessed lineage of Aal-e-Rasool ﷺ, and his nasab traces back to Rasool-e-Pak ﷺ (محمد ﷺ) through Maula Ali (عليه السلام), Imam Hasan (عليه السلام), and Imam Hussain (عليه السلام).
He is regarded as the Sultan-ul-Hind (King of India) and also as Sultan-ul-Auliya, reflecting his high spiritual rank and immense influence.
He is known as Gharib Nawaz (Benefactor of the Poor) due to his kindness, generosity, and care for the needy.
He is the founder of the Chishti Silsila in the Indian Subcontinent, which played a major role in spreading Islamic spirituality and Tasawwuf.