Chishti Order was founded by Khawaja Abu Ishaq Shami - Art & Culture

Q.  Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Sufi orders?

1) Most Sufi lineages were named after a founding figure.
2) The Chishti silsilah is named after its founder Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti.
- Published on 17 Aug 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Only 1
 
The Chishti order was named after its place of origin, the town of Chisht in central Afghanistan.

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