| Revision as of 10:54, 12 February 2010 editOmirocksthisworld (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users1,673 edits Undid revision 343524338 by Stragewarior (talk)← Previous edit | Revision as of 10:56, 12 February 2010 edit undoStragewarior (talk | contribs)14 edits This is factual information.Next edit → | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| {{refimprove}}{{Infobox revolution biography | {{refimprove}}{{Infobox revolution biography | ||
| |name=Younus |
|name=Younus Harami | ||
| ({{Nastaliq|یونس |
({{Nastaliq|یونس }}) | ||
| |dateofbirth={{birth date and age|1970|06|16}} | |dateofbirth={{birth date and age|1970|06|16}} | ||
| |placeofbirth=], ] | |placeofbirth=], ] | ||
| |dateofdeath= | |dateofdeath= 29 February, 2012 | ||
| |placeofdeath= | |placeofdeath= ] | ||
| |alma mater=], ]{{CN}} | |alma mater=], ]{{CN}} | ||
| |image=] | |image=] | ||
| |caption=Younus |
|caption=Younus Harami during a New Life Expo, in ], ] | ||
| |alternate name=Mr. |
|alternate name=Mr. Harami, Mohammad Younus | ||
| |movement=] | |movement=] | ||
| |organizations=], ] | |organizations=], ] | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
| |prizes= | |prizes= | ||
| |religion= | |religion= | ||
| |influences= |
|influences= | ||
| |influenced= | |influenced= | ||
| |footnotes= | |footnotes= | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Younus |
'''Younus Harami''' (]: {{Nastaliq|یونس الگوھر}}, born '''Mohammad Younus'''; ], ]) is a ], a ] and a ] who lives in ], ].<ref name="islandinterview">{{Citation | ||
| | last = Morell | | last = Morell | ||
| | first = Steve A. | | first = Steve A. | ||
| Line 33: | Line 33: | ||
| | dateformat = September 17, 2009 | | dateformat = September 17, 2009 | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref>. He is also an ] and ].<ref name="poetry"/><ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> ] (MFI) claims that Younus |
</ref>. He is also an ] and ].<ref name="poetry"/><ref name="mysterioushorizons"/> ] (MFI) claims that Younus Harami is the official representative of R.A. Gohar Shahi. Many dozens of miracles are attributed to Harami's credit, that he performed during his propagational tours all around the world.<ref name="younusHaramiaewlifeexpo">{{cite web | ||
| | title = Younus |
| title = Younus Harami at New Life Expo 2007 | ||
| | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO584eefpjQ | | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO584eefpjQ | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref><ref name= "testimony">{{cite web | </ref><ref name= "testimony">{{cite web | ||
| | title = Ms. Patricia Speaks about her Experience with Younus |
| title = Ms. Patricia Speaks about her Experience with Younus Harami | ||
| | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EllOThFusRo&feature=related<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> | | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EllOThFusRo&feature=related<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> | ||
| | dateformat = November 3, 2008 | | dateformat = November 3, 2008 | ||
| Line 45: | Line 45: | ||
| </ref> | </ref> | ||
| In ], the ] titled him as a ‘Man of Valour’. |
In ], the ] titled him as a ‘Man of Valour’. Harami has 11 master degrees under his belt, including one in ].<ref name="younusHaramiabout"> {{cite web | ||
| | title = About Mr. Younus |
| title = About Mr. Younus Harami | ||
| | url = http://www. |
| url = http://www.younusHarami.com/about.html | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
| ==Early life and work with R.A. Gohar Shahi== | ==Early life and work with R.A. Gohar Shahi== | ||
| ]]] | ]]] | ||
| Born in ], ], |
Born in ], ], Harami grew up practicing Islamic ]. However, Harami claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his Spiritual Master, at the age of 16. On the subject of the meeting, the spiritualist states, <ref name="younusHaramiabout"/> | ||
| <ref name="asianpulse">{{cite video | |||
| ⚫ | | people = Harami Younus | ||
| He spent 24 years under the discipleship of Gohar Shahi.<ref name="asianpulse">{{cite video | |||
| ⚫ | | people = |
||
| | title = | | title = | ||
| | medium = TV-Series | | medium = TV-Series | ||
| Line 79: | Line 78: | ||
| | location = Vancouver | | location = Vancouver | ||
| |date = 2008 }} | |date = 2008 }} | ||
| </ref> In those 24 years, ] was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual |
</ref> In those 24 years, ] was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual ] of the ], ], and body while at the same time mortifying the Self, also known as the ], which, contrary to the teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi, is a negative spirit born inside every human.<ref name="insightonhumanimages"/> According to Harami website, part of the spiritual struggle was through refraining from certain 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 87: | Line 86: | ||
| | accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> The methodologies and teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi can be closely related to the teachings of Sufism.<ref name="asianpulse"/> | | accessdate = February 5, 2010}}</ref> The methodologies and teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi can be closely related to the teachings of Sufism.<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 hearing this statement, many followers of |
In 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus Harami 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 hearing this statement, many followers of Harami for helping them on their spiritual journey when (which they considered to be miraculous ]). | ||
| ==Founding of MFI== | ==Founding of MFI== | ||
| After the claimed ] of |
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>, |
| accessdate = 11 October 2009 }}</ref>, Harami 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 Gohar Shahi as well<ref name="ASI"/>. The first centre for MFI was established in ], which is also the headquarters of MFI.<ref name="interviewwithisland">{{Citation | ||
| | title = Interview by the Island Newspaper Sri Lanka | | title = Interview by the Island Newspaper Sri Lanka | ||
| | newspaper = The Messiah Herald | | newspaper = The Messiah Herald | ||
| Line 114: | Line 113: | ||
| ==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||
| According to him, among his core aims are: | According to him, among his core aims are: | ||
| *Preaching spirituality for all irrespective of religion or cultural boundaries <ref name=" |
*Preaching spirituality for all irrespective of religion or cultural boundaries <ref name="missionofyounusHarami"> | ||
| {{Citation | {{Citation | ||
| | title = His Mission | | title = His Mission | ||
| | location = London | | location = London | ||
| | date = Unknown | | date = Unknown | ||
| | url = http://www. |
| url = http://www.younusHarami.com/mission.html | ||
| | accessdate = 20 January 2010}}</ref> | | accessdate = 20 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
| *Revolutionizing humanity with revival of spiritual insight. <ref name=" |
*Revolutionizing humanity with revival of spiritual insight. <ref name="missionofyounusHarami"/> | ||
| *Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies<ref name=" |
*Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies<ref name="missionofyounusHarami"/> | ||
| *Enlightening hearts with divine energy<ref name=" |
*Enlightening hearts with divine energy<ref name="missionofyounusHarami"/> | ||
| *Herald the second coming of ] and R.A Gohar Shahi<ref name=" |
*Herald the second coming of ] and R.A Gohar Shahi<ref name="missionofyounusHarami"/> | ||
| ==Accomplishments and works== | ==Accomplishments and works== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| He was named as 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 R.A Gohar Shahi, |
He was named as 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 R.A Gohar Shahi, Harami is a well-known Urdu 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 143: | ||
| | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/Universality-of-RA-Gohar-Shahi-teachings.htm | | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/Universality-of-RA-Gohar-Shahi-teachings.htm | ||
| | dateformat = unknown | | dateformat = unknown | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> which Mr. |
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> which Mr. Harami claims Gohar Shahi has introduced to the whole of humanity.<ref name="islandinterview"/> He claims that he does not reject any religion including ] but he 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 | | last = Whalley | ||
| | first = Kirsty | | first = Kirsty | ||
| Line 152: | Line 151: | ||
| | date = September 30, 2009 | | date = September 30, 2009 | ||
| | url =http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/4645892.Croydon_religious_leader_faces_life_in_Pakistani_jail_for_his_beliefs/ | | url =http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/4645892.Croydon_religious_leader_faces_life_in_Pakistani_jail_for_his_beliefs/ | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> |
| accessdate = 11 October 2009}}</ref> Harami believes in all the ]s, the ]s and the ] no matter what religion do they come from.<ref name="functionofmfi"/> He does 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 | {{Citation | ||
| | title= Structure and objective of the Mehdi Foundation and the perception of this movement in Pakistan | | title= Structure and objective of the Mehdi Foundation and the perception of this movement in Pakistan | ||
| Line 167: | Line 166: | ||
| </ref> | </ref> | ||
| ===About Islam=== | ===About Islam=== | ||
| In regards to today’s ], |
In regards to today’s ], Harami considers that the contemporary form of Islam is not the Islam that the ] founded some 1430 years ago.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = His Holiness Imam Mehdi Gohar Shahi in the mirror of our observation | | 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 | | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/in-the-mirror-of-our-observation.htm | ||
| Line 191: | Line 190: | ||
| | accessdate =11 October 2009 }} | | accessdate =11 October 2009 }} | ||
| </ref> | </ref> | ||
| Harami quotes R.A. Gohar Shahi 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 201: | Line 200: | ||
| ===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. |
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. Harami also declares that R.A. Gohar Shahi has brought about God's religion on Earth to equal all human beings with the Prophets, Messengers and the Saints.<ref> | ||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | title = A Peep Into MFI | | title = A Peep Into MFI | ||
| Line 231: | Line 230: | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref> and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce R.A. Gohar Shahi as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the ], the ] and the ]. | </ref> and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce R.A. Gohar Shahi as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the ], the ] and the ]. | ||
| He declares the teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi as the elixir of the hearts, and a must for the aspirant of God to reach Him. |
He declares the teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi as the elixir of the hearts, and a must for the aspirant of God to reach Him. Harami 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 237: | Line 236: | ||
| | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/the-awaited-ones.htm | | url = http://www.theawaitedone.com/the-awaited-ones.htm | ||
| | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 11 October 2009}} | ||
| </ref> It seems many Muslims do not approve of |
</ref> It seems many Muslims do not approve of Harami for his adaptability to different religions and sects.<ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/> 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 at all.<ref>{{Citation | ||
| | last = |
| last = Harami | ||
| | first = Younus | | first = Younus | ||
| | title = Spiritual Path and the Contemporary Spiritual Concept | | title = Spiritual Path and the Contemporary Spiritual Concept | ||
| Line 261: | Line 260: | ||
| ==Opposition== | ==Opposition== | ||
| Younus |
Younus Harami has both his admirers and enemies. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with R.A. Gohar Shahi, 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 267: | Line 266: | ||
| | 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 vehemently disapproves of |
</ref> Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam vehemently disapproves of Harami, and considers him as an enemy of R.A. Gohar Shahi, nevertheless, most senior members from the following of R.A. Gohar Shahi declare Harami to be a true reflection of R.A. Gohar Shahi in character and Spirituality.<ref name="structureofmfiunhcr"/> It is reported that Anjuman Sarfroshan-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, Harami 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="ASI">{{cite press release | ||
| | title = GoharShahi.Com and Younus |
| title = GoharShahi.Com and Younus Harami has nothing to do with R.A. Gohar Shahi(translated) | ||
| | publisher = Anjuman Safroshan-e-Islam | | publisher = Anjuman Safroshan-e-Islam | ||
| | date = June 27, 2009 | | date = June 27, 2009 | ||
| Line 275: | Line 274: | ||
| </ref> | </ref> | ||
| The ] has instigated cases of ] against |
The ] has instigated cases of ] against Harami, 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"/>. | ||
| ==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
| As the believed representative of R.A. Gohar Shahi, |
As the believed representative of R.A. Gohar Shahi, Harami takes tours around the world to propagate the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love along with his international team from ].<!-- Deleted image removed: ] in ]]] -->During his tours, he has often spoken at religious and nonreligious institutes, as well as spiritualist expositions about spirituality according to R.A Gohar 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="younusHaramiaewlifeexpo"/> <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 290: | Line 289: | ||
| | accessdate = 25 January 2010}} | | accessdate = 25 January 2010}} | ||
| </ref> He also has his own official ] channel <ref>{{cite web | </ref> He also has his own official ] channel <ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = Younus |
| title = Younus Harami's YouTube Channel | ||
| | url = http://www.youtube.com/user/ |
| url = http://www.youtube.com/user/younusHarami | ||
| | dateformat = | | dateformat = | ||
| | accessdate = 9 October 2009}} | | accessdate = 9 October 2009}} | ||
| Line 298: | Line 297: | ||
| | url = http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com | | url = http://rariazgoharshahi.blogspot.com | ||
| | dateformat = January 8 2009 | | dateformat = January 8 2009 | ||
| | accessdate = 9 October 2009}}</ref>. |
| accessdate = 9 October 2009}}</ref>. Harami is soon to publish a book named'' 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's ]-hood - in the light of the ] & A'hadeeth' ''and will be released to the public in ]. Another two books are also in the working and will too be released in ]. Videos with live footage of Harami reading out extractions from his writing and commenting on them is available on their official page on YouTube. | ||
| ===Response=== | ===Response=== | ||
| ], ]]] | ], ]]] | ||
| Harami'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== | ==Quotes== | ||
| Line 318: | Line 317: | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| * | * | ||
| * | * | ||
| * | * | ||
| Line 328: | Line 327: | ||
| * | * | ||
| {{DEFAULTSORT: |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harami, Younus}} | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
Revision as of 10:56, 12 February 2010
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Younus AlGohar" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Template:Infobox revolution biography
Younus Harami (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/Mehdi Foundation International, as well as its sister organization, Kalki Avatar Foundation, both of which he formed to advocate teachings of divine love and global peace based on the the philosophy of divine love introduced by R.A. Gohar Shahi. . He is also an author and poet. Messiah Foundation International (MFI) claims that Younus Harami is the official representative of R.A. Gohar Shahi. Many dozens of miracles are attributed to Harami's credit, that he performed during his propagational tours all around the world.
In 2006, the House of Commons of the United Kingdom titled him as a ‘Man of Valour’. Harami has 11 master degrees under his belt, including one in Organic Chemistry. He has authored many hundred articles on Spirituality as well as the book Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God (2007). Another book is lined up for publication in 2010 called 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth' which will be written in English, Arabic & Urdu. He also claims that besides this book, another two books shall also be released within 2010.
Authored books
- Rukhsār-e-Riaz (2002) (Poetry) Urdu, Roman Urdu and English. (رخسار ریاض or The Face of Riaz)
- Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth (2010) Urdu, English & Arabic (In production)
Early life and work with R.A. Gohar Shahi
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Harami grew up practicing Islamic Sufism. However, Harami claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his Spiritual Master, at the age of 16. On the subject of the meeting, the spiritualist states, In those 24 years, Mr. Harami was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual Darkness of the soul, heart, and body while at the same time mortifying the Self, also known as the Nafs, which, contrary to the teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi, is a negative spirit born inside every human. According to Harami website, part of the spiritual struggle was through refraining from certain luxuries for three years so as to deprive the Self and therefore weaken it. The methodologies and teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi can be closely related to the teachings of Sufism.
In 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus Harami now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.” After hearing this statement, many followers of Harami for helping them on their spiritual journey when (which they considered to be miraculous occultation).
Founding of MFI
After the claimed occultation of , Harami gathered a great portion of the following of under the platform of Harami 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 R.A Gohar Shahi
Accomplishments and works
He was named as 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 R.A Gohar Shahi, Harami is a well-known Urdu 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 a Muslim but rather a "devout servant" of R.A. Gohar Shahi, and he practises what he considers the latest religion, "the Religion of God" which Mr. Harami 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. Harami believes in all the Prophets, the Messengers and the saints no matter what religion do they come from. He does 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, Harami considers that the contemporary form of Islam is not the Islam that the Prophet Mohammad founded some 1430 years ago. “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 continues to explain that, according to his understanding 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.” Harami quotes R.A. 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. Harami also declares that R.A. Gohar Shahi has brought about God's religion on Earth to equal all human beings with the Prophets, Messengers and the Saints. He quotes R.A. Gohar 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 R.A. Gohar 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 R.A. Gohar Shahi as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the Mehdi, the Messiah and the Kalki Avatar. He declares the teachings of R.A. Gohar Shahi as the elixir of the hearts, and a must for the aspirant of God to reach Him. Harami opinionates the Goharian Spiritual Sciences as the best solution to reform the society and declares it to be the most essential to societal rehabilitation. It seems many Muslims do not approve of Harami 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 at all. The spiritualist states "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."
Response to opposition
In reply to those who reject the teachings due to religious bias, he challenges the Islamic Scholars to have “a healthy debate on this topic should it arise a theological reservation among the minds of petty scholars.” The spiritualist claims that R.A. 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. 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 Harami has both his admirers and enemies. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with R.A. Gohar Shahi, rejects the teachings that he projects under the label of the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love. Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam vehemently disapproves of Harami, and considers him as an enemy of R.A. Gohar Shahi, nevertheless, most senior members from the following of R.A. Gohar Shahi declare Harami to be a true reflection of R.A. Gohar Shahi in character and Spirituality. It is reported that Anjuman Sarfroshan-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, Harami 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 Harami, 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 R.A. Gohar Shahi, Harami takes tours around the world 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 R.A Gohar 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. Harami is soon to publish a book named 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth' and will be released to the public in 2010. Another two books are also in the working and will too be released in 2010. Videos with live footage of Harami reading out extractions from his writing and commenting on them is available on their official page on YouTube.
Response
Harami'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.’” –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, R.A. 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 Harami at New Life Expo 2007". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "Ms. Patricia Speaks about her Experience with Younus Harami". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ "About Mr. Younus Harami". Retrieved 11 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - ^ Harami 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 Harami 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.
- Harami, 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) - ^ "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 Harami'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 Harami'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