The Gharanas of Sufi Music

The Kirana Gharana is a prominent Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, not Sufi Music.

The Qawwali Gharana is known for its devotional music, often performed at Sufi shrines and gatherings.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a renowned Qawwali singer from the Qawwali Gharana.

The Chishti Gharana is associated with the Chishtiya Sufi order, founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Chishti Gharana.

Nizamuddin Auliya is a famous Sufi saint associated with the Chishti Gharana.

The Suhrawardi Gharana is associated with the Suhrawardiya Sufi order, founded by Abu Najib as-Suhrawardi.

Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya is considered the founder of the Suhrawardi Gharana.

Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya is a famous Sufi saint associated with the Suhrawardi Gharana.

The Qadariya Gharana is associated with the Qadariya Sufi order, founded by Abdul Qadir Jilani.

Abdul Qadir Jilani is considered the founder of the Qadariya Gharana.

Abdul Qadir Jilani is a famous Sufi saint associated with the Qadariya Gharana.

The Naqshbandiya Gharana is associated with the Naqshbandiya Sufi order, founded by Bahauddin Naqshband.

Bahauddin Naqshband is considered the founder of the Naqshbandiya Gharana.

Bahauddin Naqshband is a famous Sufi saint associated with the Naqshbandiya Gharana.