Question
History Question on Religious Histories: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Which Sufi teacher was also known as the ‘Gharib Nawaz’?
A
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
B
Khwaja Muinuddin
C
Amir Khusrau
D
Shaikh Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
Answer
Khwaja Muinuddin
Explanation
Solution
Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, a prominent Sufi saint, is also known as ‘Gharib Nawaz,’ which means “Benefactor of the Poor.” He founded the Chishti order of Sufism in India.