Khvajeh Ali Safavi (Persian: خواجه علی سیاهپوش; died 1427) was a son of Sadr al-Dīn Mūsā and grandson of Safi-ad-din Ardabili.[1][2] He assumed leadership of the Safavid order after his father's death. According to Rudi Matthee / Encyclopedia Iranica, under Khvajeh Ali, the convictions of the Safavid order apparently shifted towards Shia Islam "under the influence of their main supporters—Turkmen tribes who adhered to a popular brand of Shiʿism".[2] Originally (i.e. prior to Khvajeh Ali), the order seemingly bore "Sunni convictions".[2]
Khvajeh Ali Safavi
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Timur (far left) meets Khvajeh Ali Safavi (center)
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| Preceded by | Sadr al-Dīn Mūsā |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Ebrahim |
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| Died | 1427 |
| Children | Sheikh Ebrahim |
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| Relatives | Shaykh Junayd (grandson) |
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