Nizamuddin Auliya

"The Sufis of India had no contradiction with the Ulema; both had a common goal—the interest of Islam, but to be achieved through different methods. Auliya used to say, ‘What the Ulema seekto achieve t…"

"Influenced by the unorthodox, controversial doctrines and practices of famous Arab-Spanish Sufi ideologue Ibn Arabi , Moinuddin Chisti and Nizamuddin Auliya were the most unorthodox and liberal amongs…"

"Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya at many places admits that Hindus “do not embrace Islam”, and that “the heart of these people is not changed through sermons”."

"Nizamuddin Auliya , toeing the orthodox line, condemned the Hindus to the fire of hell, saying: ‘The unbelievers at the time of death will experience punishment. At that moment, they will profess beli…"

"Auliya’s thought on Jihad against non-Muslims can be gleaned from his statement that Surah Fatihah, first chapter of the Quran, did not contain two of the ten cardinal articles of Islam, which were ‘‘…"

"In his khutba , Nizamuddin Auliya condemned the infidels as wicked, saying, ‘He has created Paradise and Hell for believers and the infidels in order to repay the wicked for what they have done.’"

"The Auliya used to accept large gifts sent by Sultan Alauddin from the spoils plundered in Jihad expeditions and proudly displayed those at his khanqah ."