The Family Tree & Ancestory of Imam Ahmed Raza

Ála Hazrat Ímám Ahmed Riza son of Hazrat Naqí Alí Khan son of Hazrat Raza Ali Khan son of Hazrat Kázim Ali Khan son of Hazrat Muhammad A'zam Ali Khan son of Hazrat Sa'ádat Yár Khan son of Hazrat Muhammad Saídulláh Khan (may Allah be pleased with them all).

Hazrat Muhammad Saídulláh Khan was originally from Qandahár in Afghanistan and he was a Pathan (singular for Pashtún) belonged to the noble tribe of Buraich. He migrated to Lahore during the reign of the honourable Mughal kings and was given a place of high ranking within the Mughal court of Lahore. The Famous Sheesh Mahal was also owned by him. Later he settled in Delhi during that era he was awarded knighthood from the Mughal Empire and was deemed a warrior.

Hazrat Sa'ádat Yár Khan was sent to battle in Rawhilkand, after returning victoriously, he was made deputy for that vicinity. Now he had grown old and was ready to leave this mortal world for the hereafter.

Hazrat, Maulána Muhammad A'zam Ali Khan migrated to the town of Barelly. For some time he continued as his father had done working  as a minister for the Mughals and then totally distanced himself from all political activity and then engaged himself in worship and seclusion in Mi'umár in Barelly. Hazrat A'zam Khan's shrine is also found in this area.

Hazrat Maulána, Háfiz Kázim Khan was in charge of the tax office for the city of Badayún who had many workers who worked under his supervision. He was given eight villages as a gift from the Mughal Empire.

His Eminence, Most revered Saint of his time, Hazrat, Maulána, Shah Raza Ali Khan was a scholarly person, it was from this great personality that all political ties and employment under the Mughals would finish and the beginning of a new era of saintliness and holiness would begin with Sufism and the tradition of piety and worship. Before Hazrat Raza Ali Khan, their elders would essentially begin with service to the Mughal Empire and then later retire and turn towards a life of seclusion and worship but Hazrat Raza Ali Khan was the first to break away from the family tradition and adopt a lifestyle of the Sufis and there are many miracles attributed to him.

Haztat, Maulána Naqi Ali Khan became known amongst the high ranking scholars of his time. He gained his religious and spiritual training from his father. He was known for his art as a debater and a writer and he is remembered for his revivalistic approach in defence of the religion from the reformist movements.