Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (RA): His Role in Shaping Delhi’s Sufi Traditions
Lahore September 19, 2024: Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (RA), one of the most prominent Sufi saints of the Chishti Order, played a transformative role in shaping the spiritual landscape of Delhi in the 13th century. As a successor of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (RA), his spiritual influence and teachings left a lasting impact on the city’s Sufi traditions.
Khwaja Bakhtiar Kaki (RA) arrived in Delhi during a period of social and political change, and his teachings of love, compassion, and devotion to Allah resonated deeply with the local population. He established the Chishti Order in Delhi, emphasizing simplicity, service to humanity, and devotion through zikr (remembrance of Allah). His Langar, or communal kitchen, became a hallmark of his inclusive approach, feeding the poor regardless of faith, and embodying the Sufi principle of serving humanity as a means of connecting with the Divine.



His shrine in Mehrauli, Delhi, continues to be a spiritual hub where devotees from all walks of life gather to seek blessings and reflect on his teachings. The annual Urs (death anniversary) commemorates his life, attracting thousands of followers who participate in prayers, qawwali, and other Sufi rituals. Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki’s (RA) influence has shaped Delhi’s spiritual and cultural ethos, and his message of love and unity remains relevant in today’s world.
This legacy endures as part of Delhi’s rich Sufi heritage, a tradition that promotes peace, tolerance, and spiritual growth in the heart of India.