The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual discipline dedicated to the selfless service and love of all human beings.
Loving is our vocation, infidelity is not our calling,
We do what we do because he is our friend.
Until his love nurtures our soul,
We forfeit our life in return.
—Attar of Nishapur (1145-1221)
The history of our Order starts with Shah Nimatullah Wali, who founded the order at the end of the 14th century. Shah Nimatullah Wali was one of the great sufi masters of Iran. After travelling extensively in the Islamic world, Shah Nimatullahi established his Khaneqah in Mahan, Kerman. Shah Nimatullah’s fame spread throughout the regions of Iran and India, with pilgrims coming from all over to visit him. He was known for his open-door policy. He welcomed all to his khaneqah and even accepted those who were rejected by other sufi masters. Shah Nimatullah believed that everyone can travel the path according to their capacity and he encouraged everyone to take a step (even a minor one) towards the Truth.