| Revision as of 12:51, 6 March 2010 edit82.43.49.71 (talk) →Universality, Islam, and divine signs← Previous edit | Revision as of 19:08, 6 March 2010 edit undoNasiryounus (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users1,055 editsm Links connected.Next edit → | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
| |prizes= | |prizes= | ||
| |religion= | |religion= | ||
| |influences= |
|influences=] | ||
| |influenced= | |influenced= | ||
| |footnotes= | |footnotes= | ||
| Line 28: | Line 28: | ||
| | url = http://www.island.lk/2008/09/07/news9.html | | url = http://www.island.lk/2008/09/07/news9.html | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009 | | accessdate = 11 October 2009 | ||
| }}</ref> He is the co-founder of the spiritualist organization, ], as well as its sister organizations, ] and ], all of which he formed under the apparent guidance of |
}}</ref> He is the co-founder of the spiritualist organization, ], as well as its sister organizations, ] and ], all of which he formed under the apparent guidance of ] to advocate the teachings of divine love and global peace based on the the philosophy of divine love introduced by ]. <ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = Kalki Avtar Ra Gohar Shahi | | title = Kalki Avtar Ra Gohar Shahi | ||
| | url = http://www.kalkiavtar.net/ | | url = http://www.kalkiavtar.net/ | ||
| | dateformat = September 17, 2009 | | dateformat = September 17, 2009 | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref> He is the managing director of the ], as well as an ] and ].<ref name="poetry"/><ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> ] claims that Younus AlGohar is the official representative of |
</ref> He is the managing director of the ], as well as an ] and ].<ref name="poetry"/><ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> ] claims that Younus AlGohar is the official representative of ]. Many miracles are attributed to AlGohar's credit, that he performed during his propagational tours around the world.<ref name="younusalgoharaewlifeexpo">{{cite web | ||
| | title = Younus AlGohar at New Life Expo 2007 | | title = Younus AlGohar at New Life Expo 2007 | ||
| | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO584eefpjQ | | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO584eefpjQ | ||
| Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref> He has authored many hundred articles on ] as well as the book ''Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God'' (]), and claims to be writing'' 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's ]-hood - in the light of the ] & A'hadeeth' ''which is to be written in ], ] & ] for printing, along with two others, in 2010.<ref name="mysterioushorizons"> | </ref> He has authored many hundred articles on ] as well as the book ''Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God'' (]), and claims to be writing'' 'Declaration of ]'s ]-hood - in the light of the ] & A'hadeeth' ''which is to be written in ], ] & ] for printing, along with two others, in 2010.<ref name="mysterioushorizons"> | ||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | title = Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God | | title = Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God | ||
| Line 66: | Line 66: | ||
| ==Early life and work with |
==Early life and work with ]== | ||
| ]]] | ] & Younus AlGohar during a program in the ]]] | ||
| Born in ], ], AlGohar grew up practicing Islamic ]. However, he claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his spiritual master, |
Born in ], ], AlGohar grew up practicing Islamic ]. However, he claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his spiritual master, ] at the age of 15. On the subject of the meeting, he stated, “When I first looked at the comely face of ], I felt instantly that I knew ] all along; long before we had even come to this world." <ref name="younusalgoharabout"/> | ||
| He spent 24 years under the discipleship of Gohar Shahi.<ref name="asianpulse">{{cite video | He spent 24 years under the discipleship of ].<ref name="asianpulse">{{cite video | ||
| | people = AlGohar Younus | | people = AlGohar Younus | ||
| | title = | | title = | ||
| Line 77: | Line 77: | ||
| | location = Vancouver | | location = Vancouver | ||
| |date = 2008 }} | |date = 2008 }} | ||
| </ref> In those 24 years, AlGohar was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual enlightenment of the ], ], and body while at the same time mortifying the "Self" (also known as the ]), which, according to the teachings of |
</ref> In those 24 years, AlGohar was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual enlightenment of the ], ], and body while at the same time mortifying the "Self" (also known as the ]), which, according to the teachings of ], is a negative spirit born inside every human.<ref name="insightonhumanimages"/> According to his website, part of the spiritual struggle was through refraining from luxuries for three years so as to deprive the Self and therefore weaken it.<ref name="MH09">{{Cite news | ||
| | title = The Terrestrial Souls | | title = The Terrestrial Souls | ||
| | newspaper = The Messiah Herald | | newspaper = The Messiah Herald | ||
| Line 83: | Line 83: | ||
| | date = December 2010 | | date = December 2010 | ||
| | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/messiah_herald/2009/dec/page09.htm | | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/messiah_herald/2009/dec/page09.htm | ||
| | accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> The methodologies and teachings of |
| accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> The methodologies and teachings of ] can be closely related to the teachings of ].<ref name="asianpulse"/> | ||
| In 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.”<ref name="theawaitedoneintro">{{cite web| title = Honoring the Awaited One| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/intro.htm| dateformat = unknown| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> After this, many followers of Gohar Shahi looked to AlGohar for helping them on their spiritual journey when Gohar Shahi disappeared in what followers believed to be miraculous occultation. | In 1999, ] was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.”<ref name="theawaitedoneintro">{{cite web| title = Honoring the Awaited One| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/intro.htm| dateformat = unknown| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> After this, many followers of ] looked to AlGohar for helping them on their spiritual journey when ] disappeared in what followers believed to be miraculous occultation. | ||
| ==Founding of MFI== | ==Founding of MFI== | ||
| After the claimed ] of Gohar Shahi <ref name="ericaverbury"> | After the claimed ] of ] <ref name="ericaverbury"> | ||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | title = Mehdi Foundation International | | title = Mehdi Foundation International | ||
| | url = http://ericavebury.blogspot.com/2009/09/mehdi-foundation-international.html | | url = http://ericavebury.blogspot.com/2009/09/mehdi-foundation-international.html | ||
| | dateformat = September 16, 2009 | | dateformat = September 16, 2009 | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009 }}</ref>, AlGohar gathered a great portion of the following of |
| accessdate = 11 October 2009 }}</ref>, AlGohar gathered a great portion of the following of ] under the platform of ] (MFI). It was founded in 2002, and its formation was heavily opposed by Anjuman-e-Safroshan-e-Islam, an organization based in Pakistan claiming to be associated with ] as well<ref name="ASI">{{cite press release | ||
| | title = GoharShahi.Com and Younus AlGohar has nothing to do with R.A. Gohar Shahi(translated) | | title = GoharShahi.Com and Younus AlGohar has nothing to do with R.A. Gohar Shahi(translated) | ||
| | publisher = Anjuman Safroshan-e-Islam | | publisher = Anjuman Safroshan-e-Islam | ||
| Line 128: | Line 128: | ||
| *Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | *Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | ||
| *Enlightening hearts with divine energy<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | *Enlightening hearts with divine energy<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | ||
| *Herald the second coming of ] and |
*Herald the second coming of ] and ]<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | ||
| ==Accomplishments and works== | ==Accomplishments and works== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| He was named an ‘Ambassador for Peace’ by the ] in ]. He studied at the ] and furthered his education by attending the ]. He also took exam placements at ]. Amongst the followers of |
He was named an ‘Ambassador for Peace’ by the ] in ]. He studied at the ] and furthered his education by attending the ]. He also took exam placements at ]. Amongst the followers of ], AlGohar is considered a poet for His ] and ]s praising his spiritual master.<ref name="poetry">{{cite web | ||
| | title = Qasidas about Riaz Gohar Shahi- Rukhsaar-e-Riaz | | title = Qasidas about Riaz Gohar Shahi- Rukhsaar-e-Riaz | ||
| | url = http://www.goharshahi.plus.com/ | | url = http://www.goharshahi.plus.com/ | ||
| Line 144: | Line 144: | ||
| ==Beliefs and views== | ==Beliefs and views== | ||
| He does not claim to be a ] but rather a "devout servant" of |
He does not claim to be a ] but rather a "devout servant" of ], and he practises what he considers the latest religion, "the Religion of God" <ref name="universalityofgohar">{{cite web | ||
| | title = Universality of Ra Gohar Shahi's Teachings | | title = Universality of Ra Gohar Shahi's Teachings | ||
| | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/Universality-of-RA-Gohar-Shahi-teachings.htm | | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/Universality-of-RA-Gohar-Shahi-teachings.htm | ||
| Line 195: | Line 195: | ||
| | accessdate =11 October 2009 }} | | accessdate =11 October 2009 }} | ||
| </ref> | </ref> | ||
| In a press release, AlGohar quoted |
In a press release, AlGohar quoted ] as saying: | ||
| “In order to recognize and reach God; learn spiritual sciences no matter what religion or sect you belong to.”<ref name="breifhistory"> | “In order to recognize and reach God; learn spiritual sciences no matter what religion or sect you belong to.”<ref name="breifhistory"> | ||
| {{cite press release | {{cite press release | ||
| Line 205: | Line 205: | ||
| ===Universality, Islam and divine signs=== | ===Universality, Islam and divine signs=== | ||
| He declares that all humanity is but one nation, and God's love is but the true "immortal religion" that which even God himself practises in the realms of his personal being. AlGohar also declares that |
He declares that all humanity is but one nation, and God's love is but the true "immortal religion" that which even God himself practises in the realms of his personal being. AlGohar also declares that ] has brought about God's religion on ] to equal all human beings with the ], ] and the ].<ref> | ||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | title = A Peep Into MFI | | title = A Peep Into MFI | ||
| Line 211: | Line 211: | ||
| | dateformat = Unknown | | dateformat = Unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | ||
| </ref> When speaking about |
</ref> When speaking about ]'s teachings, he quoted Shahi as saying: | ||
| “Let all humanity taste God's personal love, and let all hearts be drawn to the Face of the Lord.” <ref name="universalityofgohar"/> | “Let all humanity taste God's personal love, and let all hearts be drawn to the Face of the Lord.” <ref name="universalityofgohar"/> | ||
| He propagates that images of |
He propagates that images of Shahi have become prominent on various celestial bodies like the ],<ref> | ||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Moon | | title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Moon | ||
| Line 234: | Line 234: | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref> and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce |
</ref> and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce ] as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the ], the ] and the ]. | ||
| He declares the teachings of |
He declares the teachings of Shahi as the "elixir of the hearts", and a must for the aspirant of God to reach him (God). AlGohar opinionates the ''Goharian Spiritual Sciences'' as the best solution to reform the society and declares it to be the most essential to societal rehabilitation.<ref>{{cite press release | ||
| | title = The Awaited Ones | | title = The Awaited Ones | ||
| | publisher = MFI | | publisher = MFI | ||
| Line 263: | Line 263: | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 23 February 2010}} | | accessdate = 23 February 2010}} | ||
| </ref> The spiritualist claims that |
</ref> The spiritualist claims that ] is the Awaited ], the Promised ], and the foretold ], and that it is evident in the light of the images becoming prominent on various objects such as the ], ], ], the ]. He furthers adds that those wishing to dismiss this claim should do so only after they have gone through a "...thorough probe into the matter, and if somebody still feels unsatisfied, he is cordially invited to ask questions and he will be replied in earnest".<ref name="insightonhumanimages">{{cite web | ||
| | title = An insight into manifestation of Human Images in the Moon, Mars, and various others planets | | title = An insight into manifestation of Human Images in the Moon, Mars, and various others planets | ||
| | url = http://www.divine-signs.org/manifestation_of_human_images.html | | url = http://www.divine-signs.org/manifestation_of_human_images.html | ||
| Line 270: | Line 270: | ||
| ==Opposition== | ==Opposition== | ||
| Younus AlGohar has both admirers and enemies. Anjuman |
Younus AlGohar has both admirers and enemies. Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with ], rejects the teachings that he projects under the label of the Goharian Philosophy of ].<ref name=asiagainstmfi>{{cite press release | ||
| | title = Anjuman Sarfroshan Islam opposes MFI and Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi | | title = Anjuman Sarfroshan Islam opposes MFI and Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi | ||
| | publisher = MFI | | publisher = MFI | ||
| Line 276: | Line 276: | ||
| | url =http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com/2008/11/anjuman-sarfroshan-islam-opposes-mfi.html | | url =http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com/2008/11/anjuman-sarfroshan-islam-opposes-mfi.html | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | ||
| </ref> Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam seems to vehemently disapprove of AlGohar, and considers him as an enemy of |
</ref> Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam seems to vehemently disapprove of AlGohar, and considers him as an enemy of Shahi, nevertheless, most senior members from the following of Gohar Shahi declare AlGohar to be a true reflection of Gohar Shahi in character and Spirituality.<ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/> It is reported that Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam officials do not allow their members to meet with him, because they fear he is a magician and he will convert all that meet him.<ref name=asiagainstmfi/>. To the ]-based organization, Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam, AlGohar seemingly is a highly unapproachable person. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam allegedly blamed him to be an "agent of the ]", and a dedicated enemy of Islam.<ref name=asiagainstmfi/> | ||
| The ] has instigated cases of ] against AlGohar, though the details on how he blasphemed have not been specified. The penalty for blasphemy under the strict Islamic laws of ] is death.<ref name="ericaverbury"/><ref name="croydon"/><ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/>. | The ] has instigated cases of ] against AlGohar, though the details on how he blasphemed have not been specified. The penalty for blasphemy under the strict Islamic laws of ] is death.<ref name="ericaverbury"/><ref name="croydon"/><ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/>. | ||
| Line 282: | Line 282: | ||
| ==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
| As the believed representative of |
As the believed representative of ], AlGohar takes tours to propagate the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love along with his international team from ]. During his tours, he has often spoken at religious and nonreligious institutes, as well as spiritualist expositions about spirituality according to Shahi’s teachings, global peace and tolerance. He has been known to offer free spiritual healing of the “mind, body and soul”, the results of which often being considered miraculous. <ref name="younusalgoharaewlifeexpo"/> <ref name= "testimony"/> In addition to his tours, he delivers speeches addressing sensitive issues affecting the global community which have been released by his audience onto the ] i.e. ], ] etc. <ref name="Teachings"> {{cite web | ||
| | title = Imam Mehdi's Teachings | | title = Imam Mehdi's Teachings | ||
| | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Z1mWtgXsc&feature=related | | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Z1mWtgXsc&feature=related | ||
| Line 315: | Line 315: | ||
| “There are two dimensions in all religions: outer and inner. Outer knowledge is already very common in all religions. Therefore, we don’t prioritise it in our message. However, the inner dimension has become extinct in religious circles today. We lay emphasis on cleansing of the heart and the Self. The outer knowledge is like the potato skin, while the inner knowledge is the core. It is the inner knowledge that connects the human heart with God whence it becomes enlightened. Some Muslims say this is a bizarre concept, however, ] laid the entire foundation of faith upon purification and enlightenment of the heart. Prophet Mohammad said, ‘O’ children of ], there is a lump of flesh in your body, when this is enlightened, the entire body becomes pure, and the entire body becomes corrupted if it is filled with mischief. Remember well: It is your heart.’” –www.riazaljannah.com <ref name="towerofdivinelove"/> | “There are two dimensions in all religions: outer and inner. Outer knowledge is already very common in all religions. Therefore, we don’t prioritise it in our message. However, the inner dimension has become extinct in religious circles today. We lay emphasis on cleansing of the heart and the Self. The outer knowledge is like the potato skin, while the inner knowledge is the core. It is the inner knowledge that connects the human heart with God whence it becomes enlightened. Some Muslims say this is a bizarre concept, however, ] laid the entire foundation of faith upon purification and enlightenment of the heart. Prophet Mohammad said, ‘O’ children of ], there is a lump of flesh in your body, when this is enlightened, the entire body becomes pure, and the entire body becomes corrupted if it is filled with mischief. Remember well: It is your heart.’” –www.riazaljannah.com <ref name="towerofdivinelove"/> | ||
| "One Muslim fraction says: 'Spirituality, knowledge that deals in purification and enlightenment of the heart, and Sufism is unholy.' On contrary to this, |
"One Muslim fraction says: 'Spirituality, knowledge that deals in purification and enlightenment of the heart, and Sufism is unholy.' On contrary to this, ] says: 'Without the purification of the heart, all worship is unholy, insincere and a total waste.’" -www.divine-signs.org <ref name="insightonhumanimages"/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 6 March 2010
Template:Infobox revolution biography
Younus AlGohar (Urdu: یونس الگوھر, born Mohammad Younus; June 16, 1970) is a spiritualist, a sufi and a humanitarian who lives in London, England. He is the co-founder of the spiritualist organization, Messiah Foundation International, as well as its sister organizations, Kalki Avatar Foundation and Mehdi Foundation International, all of which he formed under the apparent guidance of Ra Gohar Shahi to advocate the teachings of divine love and global peace based on the the philosophy of divine love introduced by Ra Gohar Shahi. He is the managing director of the Interfaith Institute of Divine Love, as well as an author and poet. Messiah Foundation International claims that Younus AlGohar is the official representative of Ra Gohar Shahi. Many miracles are attributed to AlGohar's credit, that he performed during his propagational tours around the world. AlGohar has a masters degree in Organic Chemistry. He has authored many hundred articles on Spirituality as well as the book Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God (2007), and claims to be writing 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth' which is to be written in English, Arabic & Urdu for printing, along with two others, in 2010.
Authored books
- Rukhsār-e-Riaz (2002) (Poetry) Urdu, Roman Urdu and English. (رخسار ریاض or The Face of Riaz)
Early life and work with Ra Gohar Shahi
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, AlGohar grew up practicing Islamic Sufism. However, he claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his spiritual master, Ra Gohar Shahi at the age of 15. On the subject of the meeting, he stated, “When I first looked at the comely face of Gohar Shahi, I felt instantly that I knew Gohar Shahi all along; long before we had even come to this world."
He spent 24 years under the discipleship of Gohar Shahi. In those 24 years, AlGohar was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual enlightenment of the soul, heart, and body while at the same time mortifying the "Self" (also known as the Nafs), which, according to the teachings of Ra Gohar Shahi, is a negative spirit born inside every human. According to his website, part of the spiritual struggle was through refraining from luxuries for three years so as to deprive the Self and therefore weaken it. The methodologies and teachings of Ra Gohar Shahi can be closely related to the teachings of Sufism.
In 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.” After this, many followers of Gohar Shahi looked to AlGohar for helping them on their spiritual journey when Gohar Shahi disappeared in what followers believed to be miraculous occultation.
Founding of MFI
After the claimed occultation of Gohar Shahi , AlGohar gathered a great portion of the following of Ra Gohar Shahi under the platform of Messiah Foundation International (MFI). It was founded in 2002, and its formation was heavily opposed by Anjuman-e-Safroshan-e-Islam, an organization based in Pakistan claiming to be associated with Gohar Shahi as well. The first centre for MFI was established in London, which is also the headquarters of MFI. Today, the organization has grown to include centres in Canada, USA, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Japan, Australia, India, Greece, Thailand, Bangladesh , Taiwan and Pakistan as well.
Goals
According to him, among his core aims are:
- Preaching spirituality for all irrespective of religion or cultural boundaries
- Revolutionizing humanity with revival of spiritual insight.
- Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies
- Enlightening hearts with divine energy
- Herald the second coming of Jesus Christ and Ra Gohar Shahi
Accomplishments and works
He was named an ‘Ambassador for Peace’ by the Universal Peace Federation in 2005. He studied at the Karachi University and furthered his education by attending the Manchester University. He also took exam placements at Cambridge University. Amongst the followers of Ra Gohar Shahi, AlGohar is considered a poet for His Ghazals and Qasidas praising his spiritual master. Furthermore, he has written many articles on spirituality in various languages. He is notable for his authoring of the book Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God.
Beliefs and views
He does not claim to be a Muslim but rather a "devout servant" of Ra Gohar Shahi, and he practises what he considers the latest religion, "the Religion of God" which AlGohar claims Gohar Shahi has introduced to the whole of humanity. He claims that he does not reject any religion including Islam but he argues that the spiritual system in all the religions has diminished now, and the humanity needs a fresh guidance. AlGohar believes in all the Prophets, the Messengers and the saints no matter what religion do they come from. He claims to not hate or reject any religion at all, however, he asserts that these religions have been modified with the passage of time, and this alteration in the religions have caused them to fade their original glory which helped humanity find God.
About Islam
In regards to today’s Islam, AlGohar considers that the contemporary form of Islam is not the "Islam that the Prophet Mohammad founded". “At the time of the Prophet Mohammad, there was no denominations like the Wahhabis, the Sunnis and the Shiite. The Muslim Ummah divided itself when the Noor excreted out of their hearts. People have lost contact with God, because they lost the true application of Spiritual sciences.” He believes the contemporary form of Spirituality that Muslim Sufi's practise isn’t the original teachings of Sufism. “Sufism is all about inner-purification and getting united with the Essence of Divinity.” In a press release, AlGohar quoted Ra Gohar Shahi as saying: “In order to recognize and reach God; learn spiritual sciences no matter what religion or sect you belong to.”
Universality, Islam and divine signs
He declares that all humanity is but one nation, and God's love is but the true "immortal religion" that which even God himself practises in the realms of his personal being. AlGohar also declares that Ra Gohar Shahi has brought about God's religion on Earth to equal all human beings with the Prophets, Messengers and the Saints. When speaking about Ra Gohar Shahi's teachings, he quoted Shahi as saying: “Let all humanity taste God's personal love, and let all hearts be drawn to the Face of the Lord.” He propagates that images of Shahi have become prominent on various celestial bodies like the Moon, the Sun , Mars and the Nebula Star, and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce Ra Gohar Shahi as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the Mehdi, the Messiah and the Kalki Avatar. He declares the teachings of Shahi as the "elixir of the hearts", and a must for the aspirant of God to reach him (God). AlGohar opinionates the Goharian Spiritual Sciences as the best solution to reform the society and declares it to be the most essential to societal rehabilitation. AlGohar states that it seems many Muslims do not approve of AlGohar for his adaptability to different religions and sects. Whereas he declares broadmindedness as the core of spirituality. He states all humanity is God's creation, therefore there should not be discrimination among them. AlGohar believes that "there are more than one God in the higher realms however there is but only one creator, and servitude is applicable to the creator only, and it is not enough for a God to be seeking servitude from the humanity created by somebody else."
Challenges to opposition
He often challenges the Islamic Scholars to have “a healthy debate on this topic should it arise a theological reservation among the minds of petty scholars.” In particular, AlGohar has challenged Tahir-ul-Qadri to debates on spirituality, saints, and Islam The spiritualist claims that Ra Gohar Shahi is the Awaited Imam Mehdi, the Promised Messiah, and the foretold Kalki Avatar, and that it is evident in the light of the images becoming prominent on various objects such as the Moon, The Holy Black Stone in Mecca, Mars, the Sun. He furthers adds that those wishing to dismiss this claim should do so only after they have gone through a "...thorough probe into the matter, and if somebody still feels unsatisfied, he is cordially invited to ask questions and he will be replied in earnest".
Opposition
Younus AlGohar has both admirers and enemies. Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with Ra Gohar Shahi, rejects the teachings that he projects under the label of the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam seems to vehemently disapprove of AlGohar, and considers him as an enemy of Shahi, nevertheless, most senior members from the following of Gohar Shahi declare AlGohar to be a true reflection of Gohar Shahi in character and Spirituality. It is reported that Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam officials do not allow their members to meet with him, because they fear he is a magician and he will convert all that meet him.. To the Pakistan-based organization, Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam, AlGohar seemingly is a highly unapproachable person. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam allegedly blamed him to be an "agent of the Jews", and a dedicated enemy of Islam.
The Pakistani government has instigated cases of blasphemy against AlGohar, though the details on how he blasphemed have not been specified. The penalty for blasphemy under the strict Islamic laws of Pakistan is death..
Activities
As the believed representative of Ra Gohar Shahi, AlGohar takes tours to propagate the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love along with his international team from Messiah Foundation International. During his tours, he has often spoken at religious and nonreligious institutes, as well as spiritualist expositions about spirituality according to Shahi’s teachings, global peace and tolerance. He has been known to offer free spiritual healing of the “mind, body and soul”, the results of which often being considered miraculous. In addition to his tours, he delivers speeches addressing sensitive issues affecting the global community which have been released by his audience onto the internet i.e. YouTube, Facebook etc. He also has his own official YouTube channel and contributes to the Messiah Foundation International blog. Among the videos is live footage of AlGohar reading out extracts from his writings and commenting on them, as well as challenges to Islamic Scholars such as Tahir-ul-Qadri
Response
AlGohar's ability to communicate with people from different sects, cults, religions and nationalities has allowed him to be invited into their respective worship places. In an interview with Asian Pulse Television, he stated, "People who are peace-loving and who recognize God's love, they receive us wholeheartedly, a sort of red carpet welcome. There are elements of sectarianism, fanaticism and extremism in all religions. And people who follow the fanatic path, they don’t like our message because we don’t talk about any religion; we talk about humanity, we talk about love and peace."
Quotes
“Our slogan is love for all, hatred for none.” – Interview with Asian Pulse Television, Vancouver, Canada.
“Every religion considers itself to be the best of all religions. The best religion should attract all humanity, and shape the character of humanity into that of loving, caring, and peace promoting.” – Mysterious Horizons.
“Love makes all hearts gentle.” – www.theawaitedone.com
“There are two dimensions in all religions: outer and inner. Outer knowledge is already very common in all religions. Therefore, we don’t prioritise it in our message. However, the inner dimension has become extinct in religious circles today. We lay emphasis on cleansing of the heart and the Self. The outer knowledge is like the potato skin, while the inner knowledge is the core. It is the inner knowledge that connects the human heart with God whence it becomes enlightened. Some Muslims say this is a bizarre concept, however, Prophet Mohammad laid the entire foundation of faith upon purification and enlightenment of the heart. Prophet Mohammad said, ‘O’ children of Adam, there is a lump of flesh in your body, when this is enlightened, the entire body becomes pure, and the entire body becomes corrupted if it is filled with mischief. Remember well: It is your heart.’” –www.riazaljannah.com
"One Muslim fraction says: 'Spirituality, knowledge that deals in purification and enlightenment of the heart, and Sufism is unholy.' On contrary to this, Ra Gohar Shahi says: 'Without the purification of the heart, all worship is unholy, insincere and a total waste.’" -www.divine-signs.org
References
- ^ Morell, Steve A. (7 September 2008), "The Kalkia Avatar Foundation exemplifies Divine Love", The Island, retrieved 11 October 2009
- "Kalki Avtar Ra Gohar Shahi". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Qasidas about Riaz Gohar Shahi- Rukhsaar-e-Riaz". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^
"Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Younus AlGohar at New Life Expo 2007". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Ms. Patricia Speaks about her Experience with Younus AlGohar". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "About Mr. Younus AlGohar". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ AlGohar Younus (2008). Asian Pulse News (TV-Series). Vancouver: Asian Pulse Television.
{{cite AV media}}: External link in|title= - ^ "An insight into manifestation of Human Images in the Moon, Mars, and various others planets". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- "The Terrestrial Souls". The Messiah Herald. London. December 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Honoring the Awaited One". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^
"Mehdi Foundation International". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "GoharShahi.Com and Younus AlGohar has nothing to do with R.A. Gohar Shahi(translated)" (Press release). Anjuman Safroshan-e-Islam. June 27, 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- ^ "Interview by the Island Newspaper Sri Lanka", The Messiah Herald, London, December 2008, retrieved 11 October 2009
- ^ "Interview with the Island Newspaper Colombo, Sri Lanka". Retrieved February 5th, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Brief History of MFI". Retrieved February 5, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ Whalley, Kirsty (September 30, 2009). "Croydon religious leader faces life in Pakistani jail for his beliefs". Your Local Guardian. London. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- ^
His Mission, London, Unknown, retrieved 20 January 2010
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Function of Messiah Foundation International". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Universality of Ra Gohar Shahi's Teachings". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ Structure and objective of the Mehdi Foundation and the perception of this movement in Pakistan (PDF), December 5, 2008, retrieved 11 October 2009
-
"Do you await a Messianic personality?". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "His Holiness Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi in the mirror of our observation". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "The Tower of Divine Love and Light". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "A detailed introduction to Mehdi Foundation International And it's Objectives" (Press release). MFI. 21 August 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- "Connecting Humanity with God" (Press release). MFI. unknown. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite press release}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Brief History of MFI" (Press release). MFI. August 21, 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
-
"A Peep Into MFI". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) -
"Ra Gohar Shahi on the Moon". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "Ra Gohar Shahi on the Sun". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "Ra Gohar Shahi on the Mars". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) -
"Ra Gohar Shahi on the Nebula Star". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "The Awaited Ones" (Press release). MFI. 26 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- AlGohar, Younus (December 2008), "Spiritual Path and the Contemporary Spiritual Concept", The Messiah Herald, London, retrieved 11 October 2009
- "Islamic Terrorism Holds Humanity Hostage". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Challenging Tahir-ul-Qadri". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Anjuman Sarfroshan Islam opposes MFI and Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi" (Press release). MFI. November 19, 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- "Imam Mehdi's Teachings". Retrieved 25 January 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "Suicide Bombing is strictly prohibited in All Religions". Retrieved 25 January 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "Younus AlGohar's YouTube Channel". Retrieved 9 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dateformat=(help) - "The Official MFI Blog". Retrieved 9 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help)
External links
- Younus AlGohar's Official Site
- Messiah Foundation International Official Website
- Gohar Shahi.com
- Informative site about the predictions of Nostradamus
- Mehdi Foundation International Official Website
- Kalki Avatar Foundation International Official Website
- Details about Persecution against MFI Members
- Official MFI Blog
- Divine Signs Propagated by MFI
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Sufism
- Spiritualists
- Spiritual teachers
- Spiritual writers
- British humanitarians
- Nonviolence advocates
- Pacifists
- Founders of non-governmental organizations
- Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi
- Pakistani immigrants to the United Kingdom
- University of Karachi alumni
- Alumni of the University of Manchester
- English writers
- English poets
- Sufi poets
- British academics