The word Khanqah (خانقاه) finds its origins in the Persian language and is used to define a place of spiritual gatherings and teachings through discourses on spirituality by a murshid (spiritual mentor, or guide). It also serves as a common place where the message of communal harmony is imparted.
What is a Khanqah?
Khanqah Ehsaniyyah
The Khanqah is a fortress — a sacred space which facilitates and protects the seekers to be engaged in the remembrance of Allah through the many majalis (gatherings) and activities that it hosts. This includes the administrative duties, online and offline, outreach, partnering, Jemaah care, Khwaja Habeebullah Shah International Islamic Institute, publications and finance.
Khanqah Ehsaniyyah is a sacred Sufi lodge for the modern-day seeker to immerse in moments of seclusion and reconnect with Allah swt. Through gatherings of retreats, association with Awliya (friends of Allah swt), Khidmah (service) to the community and learning circles, seekers can dedicate themselves to Zikrullah (remembrance of Allah swt) as a way of purifying the mind and heart.
The Khanqah aims to bring Zikrullah as an intervention for the modern-day challenges by building a community of Ehsan. Through knowledge and practice, Khanqah Ehsaniyyah allows seekers to gain spiritual maturation, transformation and achieve a balanced self. The Khanqah hopes to spread peace, mercy, compassion and love to the individual and community at large.
Khanqah Ehsaniyyah is rooted in the traditional methods of Zikr of the Chistiul Qadiri Sufi order, passed down from multiple generations. It remains grounded and relevant in the teachings of Shariah, reality and truth of Tauhid. Since 2012, it has been holding weekly Zikr gatherings that are a fountain of spiritual strength and light for many seekers to date.