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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"/> | 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 ]. |
He spent 24 years under the discipleship of ]. | ||
| people = AlGohar Younus | |||
| title = | |||
| medium = TV-Series | |||
| publisher = Asian Pulse Television | |||
| location = Vancouver | |||
|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 ], 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 | |||
| newspaper = The Messiah Herald | |||
| location = London | |||
| date = December 2010 | |||
| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/messiah_herald/2009/dec/page09.htm | |||
| accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> The methodologies and teachings of ] can be closely related to the teachings of ].<ref name="asianpulse"/> | |||
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> |
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> | ||
==Founding of MFI== | ==Founding of MFI== | ||
After the disappearance of ], 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 | |||
After the disappearance of ] <ref name="ericaverbury"> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| title = Mehdi Foundation International | |||
| url = http://ericavebury.blogspot.com/2009/09/mehdi-foundation-international.html | |||
| dateformat = September 16, 2009 | |||
| 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 | ||
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| accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> | | accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> | ||
, ]<ref name="infoaboutcentres"/> and ]<ref name="croydon"/> as well. | , ]<ref name="infoaboutcentres"/> and ]<ref name="croydon"/> as well. | ||
==Goals== | |||
According to him, among his core aims are: | |||
*Preaching spirituality for all irrespective of religion or cultural boundaries <ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"> | |||
{{Citation | |||
| title = His Mission | |||
| location = London | |||
| date = Unknown | |||
| url = http://www.younusalgohar.com/mission.html | |||
| accessdate = 20 January 2010}}</ref> | |||
*Revolutionizing humanity with revival of spiritual insight.<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"/> | |||
*Herald the second coming of ] and ]<ref name="missionofyounusalgohar"/> | |||
==Accomplishments and works== | ==Accomplishments and works== | ||
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| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> | ||
He is notable for his authoring of the book ''Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God''.<ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> | He is notable for his authoring of the book ''Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God''.<ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> | ||
==Beliefs and views== | |||
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 | |||
| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/Universality-of-RA-Gohar-Shahi-teachings.htm | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> which AlGohar claims Gohar Shahi has introduced to the whole of humanity.<ref name="islandinterview"/> He claims that he does not reject any religion including ] but argues that the spiritual system in all the religions has diminished now, and the humanity needs a fresh guidance.<ref name="croydon">{{cite news | |||
| last = Whalley | |||
| first = Kirsty | |||
| title = Croydon religious leader faces life in Pakistani jail for his beliefs | |||
| newspaper = Your Local Guardian | |||
| location = London | |||
| date = September 30, 2009 | |||
| url =http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/4645892.Croydon_religious_leader_faces_life_in_Pakistani_jail_for_his_beliefs/ | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> AlGohar believes in all the ]s, the ]s and the ] no matter what religion do they come from.<ref name="functionofmfi"/> 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 ].<ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"> | |||
{{Citation | |||
| title= Structure and objective of the Mehdi Foundation and the perception of this movement in Pakistan | |||
| date = December 5, 2008 | |||
| url= http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/pdfid/49997ae7d.pdf | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> | |||
<ref> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| title = Do you await a Messianic personality? | |||
| url = http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-you-await-messianic-personality.html | |||
| dateformat = November 17, 2008 | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> | |||
===About Islam=== | |||
In regards to today’s ], AlGohar considers that the contemporary form of Islam is not the "Islam that the ] founded".<ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = His Holiness Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi in the mirror of our observation | |||
| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/in-the-mirror-of-our-observation.htm | |||
| dateformat = November 6, 2001 | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> | |||
“At the time of the Prophet Mohammad, there was no denominations like the ], the ]s and the ]. The Muslim ] divided itself when the ] excreted out of their hearts. People have lost contact with ], because they lost the true application of Spiritual sciences.” <ref name="towerofdivinelove">{{cite web | |||
| title = The Tower of Divine Love and Light | |||
| url = http://www.riazaljannah.com/teachings/2008/dec/28_2/ | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref><ref name="detailedintrotomfi"> | |||
{{cite press release | |||
| title = A detailed introduction to Mehdi Foundation International And it’s Objectives | |||
| publisher = MFI | |||
| date = 21 August 2007 | |||
| url = http://www.goharshahi.biz/persecution/?p=4 | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009 }}</ref> | |||
He believes the contemporary form of ] that Muslim ]'s practise isn’t the original teachings of ]. “Sufism is all about inner-purification and getting united with the Essence of Divinity.” <ref name="connectinghumanitywithgod">{{cite press release | |||
| title = Connecting Humanity with God | |||
| publisher = MFI | |||
| date = unknown | |||
| url =http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4NbHm-uoC1I/STAnNNYFyKI/AAAAAAAAAJM/EOQxcCjuW_Q/s1600-h/Spritual-Path-and-Western-Spiritual-Concept.jpg | |||
| accessdate =11 October 2009 }} | |||
</ref> | |||
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"> | |||
{{cite press release | |||
| title = Brief History of MFI | |||
| publisher = MFI | |||
| date = August 21, 2007 | |||
| url = http://www.goharshahi.biz/persecution/?p=3 | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> | |||
===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 ] has brought about God's religion on ] to equal all human beings with the ], ] and the ].<ref> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| title = A Peep Into MFI | |||
| url =http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4NbHm-uoC1I/STAhD5vnvTI/AAAAAAAAAIs/S8oUf9DAih0/s1600-h/A-Peep-Into-Mfi.jpg | |||
| dateformat = Unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | |||
</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"/> | |||
He propagates that images of Shahi have become prominent on various celestial bodies like the ],<ref> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Moon | |||
| url = http://www.divine-signs.org/01-Sarkar-Moon.html | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> the ] <ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Sun | |||
| url = http://www.divine-signs.org/01-Sarkar-Sun.html | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref>, ] <ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Mars | |||
| url = http://www.divine-signs.org/01-Sarkar-Mars.html | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> and the Nebula Star,<ref> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| title = Ra Gohar Shahi on the Nebula Star | |||
| url = http://www.divine-signs.org/01-Sarkar-Nebula-Star.html | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</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 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 | |||
| publisher = MFI | |||
| date = 26 October 2008 | |||
| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/the-awaited-ones.htm | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> AlGohar states that it seems many Muslims do not approve of AlGohar for his adaptability to different religions and sects.<ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/> Whereas he declares broadmindedness as the core of ]. He states all humanity is God's creation, therefore there should not be discrimination among them.<ref>{{Citation | |||
| last = AlGohar | |||
| first = Younus | |||
| title = Spiritual Path and the Contemporary Spiritual Concept | |||
| newspaper = The Messiah Herald | |||
| location = London | |||
| date = December 2008 | |||
| url =http://www.theawaitedone.com/messiah_herald/2008/dec/page03.htm | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> 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." <ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> | |||
===Challenges to opposition=== | |||
He often challenges the ] to have “a healthy debate on this topic should it arise a theological reservation among the minds of petty scholars.”<ref name="terrorismholdshumanityhostage">{{cite web | |||
| title = Islamic Terrorism Holds Humanity Hostage | |||
| url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/correspondence/Islamic-Terrorism.html | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009 }} | |||
</ref> In particular, AlGohar has challenged ] to debates on ], ], and ]<ref name="scholar">{{cite web | |||
| title = Challenging Tahir-ul-Qadri | |||
| url = http://www.goharshahi.com/urdu/latestnews/2010/feb/13_2/index.htm | |||
| dateformat = unknown | |||
| accessdate = 23 February 2010}} | |||
</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 further 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 | |||
| url = http://www.divine-signs.org/manifestation_of_human_images.html | |||
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> | |||
==Opposition== | ==Opposition== | ||
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</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/> | </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 laws of ] is death. |
The ] has instigated cases of ] against AlGohar, though the details on how he blasphemed have not been specified. The penalty for blasphemy under the laws of ] is death.<ref name="croydon"/><ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/>. | ||
==Activities== | |||
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 | |||
| url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Z1mWtgXsc&feature=related | |||
| dateformat = December 16, 2009 | |||
| accessdate = 25 January 2010}} | |||
</ref><ref name="bombing">{{cite web | |||
| title = Suicide Bombing is strictly prohibited in All Religions | |||
| url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj1pQoYBQzc&feature=related | |||
| dateformat = January 6, 2009 | |||
| accessdate = 25 January 2010}} | |||
</ref> He also has his own official ] channel <ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = Younus AlGohar's YouTube Channel | |||
| url = http://www.youtube.com/user/younusalgohar | |||
| dateformat = | |||
| accessdate = 9 October 2009}} | |||
</ref> and contributes to the ] blog<ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = The Official MFI Blog | |||
| url = http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com | |||
| dateformat = January 8, 2009 | |||
| accessdate = 9 October 2009}}</ref>. Among the videos is live footage of AlGohar reading out extracts from his writings and commenting on them, as well as challenges to ] such as ]<ref name="scholar"/> | |||
===Response=== | |||
], ]]] | |||
AlGohar's ability to communicate with people from different ], ], ] 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 ], ] and ] 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."<ref name="asianpulse"/> | |||
==Quotes== | |||
“Our slogan is love for all, hatred for none.” – Interview with Asian Pulse Television, ], ].<ref name="asianpulse"/> | |||
“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''.<ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> | |||
“Love makes all hearts gentle.” – www.theawaitedone.com <ref name="theawaitedoneintro"/> | |||
“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, ] says: 'Without the purification of the heart, all worship is unholy, insincere and a total waste.’" -www.divine-signs.org <ref name="insightonhumanimages"/> | |||
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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 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.
AlGohar has a masters degree in Organic Chemistry. He has authored many articles on Spirituality as well as the book Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God (2007), and has mentioned the upcoming release of 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth' along with two others, in 2010 which are to be in English, Arabic & Urdu.
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 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.”
Founding of MFI
After the disappearance 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.
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 Shahi. Furthermore, he has written many articles on spirituality in various languages. He is notable for his authoring of the book Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God.
Opposition
Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with Ra Gohar Shahi, rejects the teachings that AlGohar 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 laws of Pakistan is death..
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.
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- ^ "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.
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- 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