Khadem (caste)
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India and Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Rajasthani • Urdu | |
| Religion | |
•  Islam • |
Khadim Dargah Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty also Known Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, The Khadim are a Muslim community found in Ajmer the state of Rajasthan in India, and in Pakistan. They are also known as Khadim-e-Khwaja or Khuddam-e-Khwaja.[1]
History and origin
The name "Khadim" comes from the Arabic khadim for service or care. The khuddams are the descendants of Huzoor Khwaja Fakhruddin Gurdezi (R.A.), who was first cousin of Huzoor Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty and his spiritual brother.
References
- ^ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 520 to 523 Popular Prakashan