Chatti Sharif at Ajmer Dargah – Monthly Celebration & Sacred Rituals
Mahana Chhati Sharif (Monthly Chhati Ceremony)
Every month, Anjuman Moinia Fakhria Chishtia Khuddam Khwaja Sahib organizes the Mahana Chhati Sharif (the monthly commemoration).
- Mahana Chhati Sharif (Monthly Chhati Ceremony)
- Order of Proceedings:
- Shijra-e-Chishtia Moinia (Spiritual Lineage Recitation)
- By the truth of Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.), grant us firm faith and certainty;
- By the sake of Usman Ghani (R.A.), enrich us with divine blessings;
- Grant us divine guidance and elevate us through Your grace;
- A humble dog standing at his royal court is richer than kings;
- Through Khwaja Moinuddin, grant me spiritual royalty in both worlds—
- An ocean of generosity, benevolence, and light!
- Salam (Salutations and Supplications)
- السلام اے خواجہِ کل خواجگاں | السلام اے رہبرے ما گم رہاﮟ
- السلام اے آفتابِ ملکِ چشت | السلام اے جائے تو باغِ بہشت
- Devotional Petitions in the Salam:
- O generous son of the generous! Look upon us with an eye of kindness and grace!
- Ease all our difficulties, O noble descendant of the Messenger of Allah!
On this occasion, a special spiritual assembly (Mehfil-e-Sama / Mehfil-e-Milad) is held in the radiant courtyard (Aahata-e-Noor) directly in front of the sacred tomb (Mazar Sharif). The gathering lasts for approximately one and a half hours.
Order of Proceedings:
1. Recitation of the Holy Quran (Tilawat-e-Kalam-e-Ilahi).
2. Recitation of the Shijra-e-Aaliya Chishtia: The lineage prayer compiled by the scholar of Ajmer Sharif, Maulana Syed Dost Mohammad Sahib (Khadim Khwaja Sahib).
3. Recitation of the Salam: A widely accepted salutation composed by Maulana Syed Zainul Abedin 'Aabid' (Khadim Khwaja Sahib), the father of 'Kamil Ajmeri' (editor of the monthly magazine Aastana).
4. Fatiha and Dua-e-Khair: Concluding prayers offered for peace, well-being, and blessings.
Shijra-e-Chishtia Moinia (Spiritual Lineage Recitation)
O Lord! Open the door of Mercy upon us,
Monthly Spiritual Congregation
Observed on the 6th day of every Islamic lunar month, Chatti Sharif is celebrated with grand Fatiha, special prayers, Qawwali in Mehfil Khana, and extensive Langar distribution.
And make my heart a confidant of divine mysteries.
By the sacred ties of the Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ),
Count me among the humble servants at his doorstep.
By the truth of Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.), grant us firm faith and certainty;
By the truth of Umar Farooq (R.A.), make my self-controlling soul obedient.
By the sake of Usman Ghani (R.A.), enrich us with divine blessings;
By the sake of Ali (R.A.), the Lion of God, count us among the brave.
By the sake of the beloveds of God, Hasan and Husain (R.A.),
Place the collar of their devotion around my neck.
Grant us divine guidance and elevate us through Your grace;
May we taste the sweet fruit of the Chishti spiritual tree.
Especially by the grace of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,
Who shines as a brilliant particle reflecting the divine sun.
A humble dog standing at his royal court is richer than kings;
Great monarchs stand as beggars at his threshold.
Honored with the title 'Hindalwali' (Saint of India) and 'Ata-e-Rasool' (Gift of the Prophet),
Beloved of Allah, whose brow shines with divine light.
Through Khwaja Moinuddin, grant me spiritual royalty in both worlds—
He whose blessed countenance is the place of divine manifestation,
An ocean of generosity, benevolence, and light!
Salam (Salutations and Supplications)
السلام اے خواجہِ کل خواجگاں | السلام اے رہبرے ما گم رہاﮟ
السلام اے آفتابِ ملکِ چشت | السلام اے جائے تو باغِ بہشت
Peace be upon you, O Master of all Masters! Peace be upon you, O guide to those who have lost their way!
Peace be upon you, O Sun of the Realm of Chisht! Peace be upon you, whose abode is like the garden of Paradise!
Peace be upon you, O soul of the Chishti order! Peace be upon you, O refuge and spirit of the devotion!
Peace be upon you, O light of divine gnosis! Peace be upon you, O embodiment of merciful grace!
Peace be upon you, O descendant of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ)! Peace be upon you, O jewel from the treasure of Ali (R.A.)!
Peace be upon you, O solace of broken hearts! Peace be upon you, O leader of all saints and pious souls!
Peace be upon you, O Ruler of India (Wali-e-Hindustan)! Peace be upon you, O benefactor of all mankind!
Devotional Petitions in the Salam:
Your threshold is the center of faith for my heart, the sanctuary for every soul and body.
A humble, needy servant has come to your door, seeking dignity and grace at your threshold.
O generous son of the generous! Look upon us with an eye of kindness and grace!
May no seeker return empty-handed from your royal court.
All secret griefs and sorrows of our hearts are known to you; bestow your healing glance upon our troubles.
We have brought stories of our pain and hardship; take us by the hand, O great healer!
Cast a single merciful glance upon your humble beggar, and fill our lap of prayers with fulfillment!
I am yours, O Sultan-ul-Hind! Show your grace so that our boat crosses the ocean of life safely!
