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What is the origin of the name of the Chishti order in Sufism? |
Town of Chisht in central Afghanistan. Town of Chisht in central Tajikistan. Town of Chisht in central Persia. Town of Chisht in central Kyrgystan. |
Town of Chisht in central Afghanistan. |
The correct answer is Option 1 - Town of Chisht in central Afghanistan. The origin of the name of the Chishti order in Sufism goes to the town of Chisht in central Afghanistan. Most sufi lineages were named after a founding figure. For example, the Qadiri order was named after Shaikh Abd’ul Qadir Jilani. However, some like the Chishti order, were named after their place of origin, in this case the town of Chisht in central Afghanistan. |
