Was the son of Jamálu'ddín Sulaymán,* a descendant of Farrukh Sháh Kábulí. His birthplace was the village of Khotwal, near Multán. In his early youth he followed the common course of studies. At Multán he met Khwájah Ḳuṭbu'ddín, went with him to Delhi and was instructed in his doctrine. Some authorities state that he did not accompany him to Delhi, but took his leave on the way and hastened to Ḳandahár and Sístán, where he set himself to the garnering of knowledge. He then came to Delhi and put himself under disciplinary rule. He had many warrings with the spirit in which he eventually triumphed. When Khwájah Ḳuṭbu'ddín was on the point of death, there were present Káẓí Ḥamídu'ddín Nágorí, Shaykh Badru'ddín Ghaznaví and many other holy men. They agreed that the habit and other personal belongings of the dying man should be committed to Shaykh Farídu'ddín. The Shaykh who was then at the town of Jhánsí, on hearing this, went to Delhi, and taking possession of the trust, returned. He was the source of blessings to many people. He bade farewell to this fleeting world on the 5th of Muḥarram, A. H. 668* (Monday, 5th September 1269), at (Pák) Pattan in the Pan­jáb, which at that time was called Ajodhan.