The Sacred Offering of the Chadar

Just as the blessed Kaaba Shareef is veiled with a Gilaaf—a sacred cloth of reverence and honor—so too is the Dargāh of Khwāja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishtī (R.A.) adorned with offerings of love from the hearts of his devoted lovers. It is said that Hazrat Ibrāhīm (A.S.) was the first to drape the Gilaaf upon the House of Allah, establishing a timeless tradition of deep adab (respect) and symbolic protection.

At the spiritual court of Khwāja Gharib Nawāz (R.A.)—the beloved of the poor and helper of the broken-hearted—devotees from all walks of life come with chādars in hand, as a humble Nazrānā-e-‘Aqīdat (gift of devotion). Whether a king or a commoner, all are equal here. The silver fence surrounding the Mazār Sharīf was a gift of love from Emperor Shāh Jahān himself, bearing witness to the enduring majesty of Khwāja Baba’s presence.

In this blessed sanctuary, burdens are lightened, hearts are healed, and seekers find solace. Whether it is distress, financial hardship, illness, black magic, or restlessness of the soul, Khwāja Gharib Nawāz (R.A.)—sent as a mercy through the spiritual chain of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—offers healing through divine love and grace (faiz).

About the Sacred Chādars:

Length of Devotion: This sacred chādar, spanning 42 meters, fully envelops the blessed Mazār-e-Muqaddas and is reverently known as the Libās of the Mazār Pāk—a seamless garment of love offered at the court of Khwāja Gharib Nawāz (R.A.).

Offerings of Love: Along with the chādar, devotees present fragrant gulāb (roses), ’itr (natural perfume), and rosewater—each a token of reverence, humility, and divine longing at the threshold of Sultan-ul-Hind.

Sacred Embroidery: Many chādars are exquisitely adorned with verses from Sūrah Yāsīn, names of the Panjetan Pāk, and sanctified inscriptions like Makkah, Madīnah, and Ajmer Sharīf—crafted in silver thread, pearls, or zari, reflecting deep spiritual devotion.

One by One, With Names and Prayers: Each 42-meter chader is presented individually with heartfelt du‘ā on behalf of the devotee, whose name is mentioned during the offering. Afterward, the chādar is preserved with honor in the Darbār’s designated sacred space.

According to Capacity: Every offering, whether a grand chādar or a simple one, is welcomed with open arms. Smaller chādars are often lovingly distributed to other Dargāhs across the world, extending the barakah of Ajmer Sharif far and wide.

Urs or Any Day: Whether on the luminous occasion of Urs Mubarak or any day your soul is drawn to the Dargah, your offering is accepted. The blessed gate of Khwāja Baba's love is always open—for the seeker, the lover, and the yearning heart.