Silsila-e-Chistiya - Noore Madinah Network

KhalifahAfter full 20 years hard training in the Science of Spirituality (Tasawwuf) under thisgreat Spiritual Guide, at the age of 46, in the year 582 AH at Baghdad, HadratKhawaja Muniuddin (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) was awarded Khilafat3[11] in theChishtiya Silsila. His Murshid, after advising him, handed over his Sacred Staff (AsaMubarak), wooden sandals and prayer mat (Musallah) to Hadrat KhawajaMuniuddin (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) saying that those Tabbarukaats[12] havecome down from Sayyiduna Rasulullah (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) insuccession. The association with his Spiritual Guide (Suhbat)[13] had now preparedhim for his mission. This fire of love is passed down the Spiritual Chain. Heartconnection is required to acquire it. A poet has rightly said:Qareeb Jalte huwe dil keh apna dil karlehYeh aag lagti nahi. Lagahi jati heh.Take yourself close to the heart aflame with Divine LoveThis fire cannot be ignited it has to be attained.3[11] Khilafat : An official Award of Commission, on spiritual perfection, to guide others.