Overview The Chishti Order, one of the most influential Sufi orders in India, was founded in Chisht (near Herat, Afghanistan) by Khwaja Abu Ishaq Shami Chishti (d. 940 CE) and introduced to India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (1142–1236 CE) in the early 13th century. Known for its emphasis on love, devotion, music, and service to…