Maudood Chishti

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Maudood Chishti aka Qutubuddin, Shams Sufiyaan, Chiraag Chishtiyaan, was an early day Sufi Saint, a successor to his father and master Abu Yusuf Bin Saamaan, twelfth link in the Sufi Silsilah of Chishti Order, and the Master of Shareef Zandani.

He was born around 430 Hijri in the city of Chisht. He initially received education from his father. He memorized Qur'an by the age of 7, and completed his education when he was 16.

His work includes two books Minhaaj ul Arifeen and Khulaasat ul Shariah.

He died around Rajab 427 Hijri. He is buried in Chisht.