His brother was Syedi Shaikh Adam Safiyuddin and his son Syedna Noor Mohammad Nooruddin was his successor.
Syedna Musa was later educated in the religious institution headed by Syedi Khanji Feer.
Syedna Musa played an active role in administration after his father succeeded as Dai.
He was extremely distressed due to harassment of the ruler of Jamnagar which made his health deteriorate rapidly.
He appointed Syedna Noor Mohammad Nooruddin as his successor in Ahmedabad during his visit and also at his deathbed.