-photograph of the Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia by Rosalind Kimball Moulton
The Hazrat Nizamuddin Spiritual Foundation is based in New Delhi at the Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. It is dedicated to the life and teachings of Sultan-Ul-Mashaikh Hazrat Khwaja Syed Nizamuddin Aulia, affectionately known as Mehboob-i Elahi or "Beloved of God". The khanqah, or centre, established there since the thirteenth century has been a centre of spiritual inspiration and pilgrimage for countless visitors. It is also a welfare centre, distributing food and clothing to the needy and existing without government support but soley on the gifts of futuh or donations. Hazrat Nizamuddin was famous in his lifetime for welcoming people of all faiths and from all walks of life, without distinction and extending the hand of bayat or discipleship to persons regardless of their professed faith or background. The chairman of the Foundation is Peer Syed Ali Moosa Nizami, Sajjadah Nashin of the Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia.
Members worldwide include:
