The correct option is Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri.
Explanation
Sufism in the Indian subcontinent was established by various mystics who settled in different regions. These saints often acquired popular epithets or titles reflecting their spiritual benevolence and impact on the local populace.Detailed Analysis
- Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri (Data Ganj Bakhsh): He was an 11th-century Persian Sufi scholar who settled in Lahore (now in Pakistan). He is popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, which translates to "the master who bestows treasures" or "the distributor of infinite treasure." He authored Kashf-ul-Mahjoob (The Unveiling of the Veiled), which is considered the first formal treatise on Sufism written in the Persian language.
- Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya: A prominent saint of the Chishti order in Delhi, he is popularly known as Mahbub-e-Ilahi (Beloved of God).
- Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti: The founder of the Chishti order in India, settled in Ajmer, is revered as Gharib Nawaz (Benefactor of the Poor).
- Baba Farid: A disciple of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki and the spiritual master of Nizamuddin Auliya, he is known as Ganj-i-Shakar (Treasury of Sugar).
Key Takeaway
Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri is revered as Data Ganj Bakhsh and is the author of the seminal Sufi text Kashf-ul-Mahjoob.