حیات ِ مشائخ ِ چشت میں سماجی بہبود کی جہات

Contribution of Chishti Sufis in Social Welfare and its Dimensions

  • Dr.Saeed Ahmad Saeedi Punjab University
Keywords: Society, Sufism, Chishti Sufis, Social well-being, Equality,  Chishti norms.

Abstract

This universe is not only the creation of Allah Almighty but its system is also a divine truth. The formation of Society should also be according to the final revelation which was best implemented in State of Madinah during prophethood. Over a period of years after the successors of the prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم (, Muslim Societies all over the world turned into wrecked areas because of racial supremacy, genocide and other So-called acts. That was the time of totally soul blindness and darkness which lighten up after the arrival of spiritualists and their spiritual revolutions. The most popular among those Sufis were the “Chishti group (چشتی سلسلہ )” because of their services for society. Keeping in view this background and by qualitative analysis of thorough literature, this paper explores the renowned personalities of this Sufi group and explained how they gathered the scattered masses and united them. It is concluded that the necessary factor is to unleash the superiority culture and sectarianism differences for the well being of society and its been practised by feeding the weaken and opening the doors of charity for all. They only have devotion even did not accept the offers of power or aid by the rulers and took a strong stand against every act of cruelty and oppression. This article pays high tribute to efforts of these Sufis and bring hope for good change in society.

Published
2020-07-04
Section
Arabic Articles