Shah Safi Academy — شاہ صفی اکیڈمی

Centre for the Publication and Dissemination of Islamic Sciences and Sufism

Who We Are

Shah Safi Academy is a dedicated research and publishing institution rooted in the rich spiritual heritage of the Chishtiya Nizamiya Safawiya tradition. Founded in 2008, the Academy is devoted to publishing classical and modern Sufi literature in Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, and English, with the aim of promoting spiritual and moral values through accessible language and thought.

We are more than a publishing house — we are a platform committed to reviving authentic Islamic scholarship and making centuries of Sufi wisdom available to readers across the world, in print and now in the digital age.

Shah Safi Academy is a research and publishing unit which brings out monthly and annual magazines as well as books on spiritual thought, working toward the development of a healthy society and the creation of an environment grounded in academic, intellectual, and spiritual values.

Our Roots — Khanqah-e-Arifia

Shah Safi Academy is an integral part of the broader ecosystem of Khanqah-e-Arifia, located in the village of Saiyed Sarawan, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh — 23 km from Allahabad and 600 km from Delhi.

The Khanqah is under the spiritual stewardship of Sheikh Abu Saeed Shah Ehsanullah Mohammadi Safawi, fondly known as Abbu Miyan — one of the most prominent, pragmatic and dynamic Sufi masters of the current era, whose Khanqah revives the memories of the golden age of Sufi and Khanqahi life.

Sheikh Abu Saeed Safawi completed his early education at home, pursued secondary education in Allahabad, and graduated in Persian from Aligarh Muslim University. He has also deeply studied Islamic sciences, particularly the works of Sufis and Sufism. His magnetic personality, high moral values, exemplary character, and Sufi way of living attract people from all walks of life — men and women of all sections of society visit the Khanqah without any discrimination.

The founder’s vision of Islam is rooted in the Hadith of Musnad-e-Ahmed: “A Muslim is a person who does not harm people with his tongue or with his hands.” His message is one of love, tolerance, spiritual discipline, and peaceful coexistence.

The Academy operates under the umbrella of the Shah Safi Memorial Trust, a registered public charitable trust since July 7, 2004, which endeavors for the promotion of peace and security and works for the betterment of human society through cooperative measures.

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Our Publications

Al-Ehsan — الإحسان

A Journal on Islamic Spirituality

In 2010, the Academy launched its first research-based magazine, Al-Ehsan Shahsafiacademy — a scholarly journal dedicated to Islamic spirituality and Sufi thought. Published from Jamia Arifia, Khanqah-e-Arifia, Al-Ehsan is recognized on platforms such as Rekhta for its depth of content, covering themes of Tasawwuf, Islamic jurisprudence, and spiritual reform. It serves researchers, students, and seekers of knowledge who want rigorous engagement with classical Islamic thought.

Khizre Rah — خضر راہ

Monthly Magazine for Spiritual Guidance and Reform

In 2012, the Academy launched the monthly magazine Khizre Rah, known for its clear style and reformist content in Urdu and Hindi.

Khizre Rah beautifully merges Islamic scholarship, spiritual reflection, and moral reform, bringing timeless contributions from both classical and contemporary scholars. Amazon Each issue features original Sufi poetry (Nazms and Manzoomat) from spiritual masters, editorial commentary, sections on Quranic sciences and Hadith, and practical guidance for contemporary Muslim life.

Regular sections include:

• Irfani Majlis — Spiritual discourses by Sheikh Abu Saeed Shah Ehsanullah Safawi
• Minarat al-Noor — Teachings of the Safawi Sufi tradition
• Dawat-e-Qur’an — Quranic studies and reflection
• Nizam al-Aqaid — Articles on Islamic beliefs and theology
• Taaruf-o-Tajziyah — Critical introductions to classical Islamic texts
• Sada-e-Dil — Personal and creative prose

The magazine is available in print and digitally, including on Amazon Kindle, making it accessible to readers globally.

Books & Scholarly Works

Beyond its magazines, Shah Safi Academy has published a range of books including works such as Muhaddisin Ka Maslak-o-Mashrab, Naghmatul-Asrar Fi Maqamatil-Abrar, and Tazkira Meenai, among others — all available through Rekhta, one of the premier platforms for Urdu and Islamic literature.

The Academy is committed to reviving rare, out-of-print Sufi manuscripts and making them available to a new generation of readers in accessible editions.

Our Languages

We publish in Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, and English — reflecting our commitment to reaching readers across linguistic boundaries and making the universal message of Sufism accessible to all.

Our Mission

We believe that the heritage of Islamic spirituality — its poetry, its scholarship, its ethical wisdom — belongs to all of humanity. Our mission is threefold:

Preserve — Revive and safeguard classical Sufi literature, rare manuscripts, and Islamic scholarship that might otherwise be lost to time.

Publish — Produce high-quality, research-based magazines and books that speak to both the learned scholar and the everyday seeker with clarity and sincerity.

Propagate — Spread the message of peaceful Islam rooted in love, moral reform, and the inner dimensions of faith (Iman, Islam, Ihsan).

Our Wider Family

Shah Safi Academy is part of a broader network of institutions working toward education, spirituality, and community service:

• Jamia Arifia — A modern Islamic educational institute that aims to bridge the gap between spirituality and intellectuality, orthodoxy and modernity, and the Madrasa and the Khanqah — founded in 1993 in Saiyed Sarawan, Kaushambi.
• Alehsan Media — The digital and media wing disseminating content across online platforms.
• Shah Safi Memorial Trust — The parent charitable trust overseeing education, healthcare, social welfare, and communal harmony programs.
• The Khanqah provides Langar (free food) twice a day for more than 700 people and regularly organizes Free Medical Camps and cultural programs for the wider community.

Why Shop With Us

When you purchase a book or magazine from Shah Safi Academy’s store, you are not simply buying a publication — you are supporting a living institution dedicated to the revival of Islamic knowledge, the welfare of a community, and the timeless tradition of Sufi scholarship. Every order helps sustain our publishing mission and the broader humanitarian work of Khanqah-e-Arifia.