The grandson of a Saint and son of a Sufi exists with a purpose to transform generations through mentorship, emotional support, exposure to constructive experiences and spiritually lasting relationships. People are accorded hope, vision and opportunity from such noble enlightened individuals, in a secure spiritual environment.

Shaykh Muhammed Saqalain Miyan Hafizahullah, our Founder And Patron, is the Custodian of Aastana e Sharafatiya in Bareilly, India. He aims to bridge the gap between spirituality and intellectuality, orthodoxy and moderation, divine love and worldly love. The sentence – “A truly amazing mentor is hard to find and impossible to forget” – perfects his stature with his simplicity, humbleness, an easy going demeanour and accessibility to any individual who wants to meet him and also effortless to speak to him, with his patient hearing. The more one gets to know him, the more he admires him and is enticed by his saintly virtues.

When our Patron Saint Hazrat Shah Sharafat Ali Miyan Radiallahu anhu was in the Khanqaah of his spiritual icon Hazrat Shah Muhammed Basheer Miyan Radiallahu anhu in March 1947, his spiritual guide summoned him and offered him the blessed turban that he tied on his head, with the instruction that when a grandson is now born in his family, the first clothing that he wears should be of the cloth of this turban. Subsequently, on Thursday, the 19th of Rabi us Saani 1366 Hijri, corresponding to 13th March 1947, Shaykh Muhammed Saqalain Miyan Hafizahullah was born and he wore the dress of the turban as his first attire. His father, Hazrat Shah Sufi Shujaat Ali Miyan Radiallahu anhu and mother, Hajjan Siddiqua Khatoon Rahmatullahi alaiha were a pious couple who strived for the best teachings for their son. His grandfather, our patron saint, then brought him to Bareilly and commenced his education in Uloom e Zaahir o Baatin, Tasawwuf, Sulook and spirituality. He attained fluency in Urdu and Persian languages apart from knowing Hindi, Arabic and English. His father left for his heavenly abode in Kakrala, when he was just twelve years of age.

Upon completion of his education, at the age of 17 in the year 1964, after Salaat al Jumua, in presence of a distinguished crowd, he was accorded the Khilafah and Ijazah by his spiritual guide Hazrat Shah Sharafat Ali Miyan Radiallahu anhu. His spiritual guide announced that he has accorded this to him at the spiritual behest of Hazrat Shah Muhammed Basheer Miyan Radiallahu anhu and Hazrat Makhdoom Alauddin Ali Ahmed Saabir Kaliyari Radiallahu anhu. When our patron saint left this mortal world in 1969, he assumed the position of Custodian of this Khanqaah. Inspite of his hectic schedule, he mostly finds time personally, to lead the congregational prayers in the Khanqaah.

He has always emphasised on the amalgamation of modern, religious and spiritual educations, coupled with latest technological adherence. He stressed that socialisation, family and schools were central in the achievement of morality, language and behavioural conduct.

He has dedicated himself completely for the cause of the striving Ummah through his spirituality, vision and efforts. His efforts and propagation always revolved around the theme ‘Serving Allah’s creation to seek Allah’s pleasure’ and several human welfare campaigns have always been the milestones of this Khanqaah under his noble leadership. Allah Almighty has hence, created a place for him in the hearts of millions of his creations, irrespective of caste, creed, colour, race or status.