Pir Saiyed Moinuddin Hasan Ashrafi Al-Rifai is a respected Sufi guide and spiritual leader devoted to spreading the timeless message of love, peace, and unity taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the noble Sufi saints. Known for his humility, sincerity, and dedication to serving others, Pir Moinuddin Ashrafi seeks to inspire hearts towards the remembrance of Allah and the path of spiritual growth.

Pir Sahib is a Saiyed and a direct descendant of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Imam Hussain (AS). He belongs to the noble Shamsi Saiyed lineage, tracing his ancestry to Hazrat Shams Tabrez Sabswari (RA) of Multan, Pakistan.

From a young age, Pir Sahib devoted himself to Islamic learning — beginning his formal studies at the age of 14 at a boarding school in India. He has also attained certification in the Seerah (biographical history) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and has spent time with numerous Shaikhs and spiritual masters across the world, gaining valuable training, wisdom, and permission in the Sufi path.

Pir Sahib have received Khilāfat (spiritual succession) and Ijāzat (authorization) from Many Shaikhs, Primarily their revered teacher:

• Sheikh-ul-Islam Saiyed Muhammad Madni Mia Ashrafi-ul-Jilani

Kichocha Sharif, Khankah Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Semnani (RA)

Uttar Pradesh, India

They have also recieved Khilāfat from:

• Hazrat Saiyed Rais Ashraf Ashrafi-ul-Jilani

Sajjada Nasheen of the Astana of Sarkar Shahe Mira Ali

Gujarat, India

• Their late grandfather-in-law, Saiyed Mukhtiyar Yemani Ashrafi.

• Hazrat Saiyed Anwar Ali Chisty Ashrafi

Khadim of the Astana of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti Ajmeri (RA)

Ajmer Sharif, India

• Hazrat Sufi Kamal Bawa Rifai

Sajjada Nasheen of the Astana of Saiyed Fakhruddin Bawa Rifai (RA)

Baroda, Gujarat, India.

• Pir Sahib is also a Tālib (student) of Hazrat Saiyed Hashmi Mia Ashrafi-ul-Jilani.                                                                                                                                                                                                        
• Pir Sahib have Ijazat from the Moazim of the Masjid of Shaikh Abdul Qadir RA in Baghdad.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
• Pir Sahib holds a BEng Honors Degree in Electronics and Communication and work as an Engineer. 

• They are also Sajjada Nasheen (custodian) of the holy relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW, here in the U.K.

In 2011, Pir Sahib founded the Ashrafia Centre Ghausia Trust (ACG Trust) — a charitable and spiritual organisation established to promote the teachings of Islam and the Sufi way. The Trust is dedicated to community welfare, education, and spiritual guidance, striving to nurture compassion, respect, and service — values that lie at the heart of true faith.

Pir Moinuddin Ashrafi holds weekly gatherings every Sunday at his Khanqah, located at 90 Arden Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6AR, where he provides mental and spiritual guidance to seekers. The Khanqah also hosts regular Zikr gatherings, Ghyarvi Sharif, Mawlid-un-Nabi ﷺ celebrations, and Ziyarah programmes, cultivating an atmosphere of remembrance, unity, and love for the Prophet ﷺ and the Awliya Allah (Friends of God).

Under his guidance, ACG Trust continues to illuminate hearts and communities through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the timeless Sufi tradition — spreading light, unity, and love for all.