Draft:Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali


Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali

Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali edit

Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali is also chairman of the think-tank MUSLIM Institute, and chairman of advisory board of MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES Journal[1]. He is chief editor of monthly magazine Mirrat-ul-Arifeen International[1] and secretary general of spiritual movement Islahee Jamaat & Aalmi Tanzeem ul Arifeen[2]. He is descendent of the 17th century Sufi of the sub-Continent Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sultan Bahu [3][1] . The international think-tank Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD) has ranked him in the list of Top Ten Most Influential Muslims of the year 2020[4][5].

Research and Academic Work edit

Being chairman of MUSLIM Institute, Ali has organized a number of roundtables, conferences, and seminars on different social, cultural, and strategic issues[6][7][8][9][10][11].

In April 2019, under Sultan Ahmed Ali’s chairmanship, MUSLIM Institute organized a solidarity event in Jhang, Pakistan to make a human image of New Zealand‘s Al Noor mosque in Christchurch city to show solidarity with Christchurch terrorist attack victims[12][13]. He also organized an event in April 2022 to pay tribute to United Nations’ efforts for curbing Islamophobia [14][15].

 
Solidarity event in the central city of Jhang to make a human image of New Zealand‘s Al Noor mosque in Christchurch city

Sultan Ahmed Ali’s projects also include an online debate forum called The Muslim Debate[16] which organises debates on the contemporary issues such as  multiculturalism[17], freedom of expression[18], and refugees crisis[19].

 
Thanks giving to UN efforts on Curbing Islamophobia

Sultan Ahmed Ali has authored number of books and booklets[20][21] and edited some volumes, some of which include:

  • Mavlana Jalal ud Din Rumi & Sultan ul Arifeen Sultan Bahoo, Collection of selected essays, ISBN: 978-969-7629-04-6 (Ed. Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali)[22]
  • Intellectual Dimensions of Hadrat Sultan Bahoo, ISBN: 978-969-7629-03-9 (Ed. Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali)[23]

He also authored articles that are published by different journals, periodicals, and academic publications:

  • “Mosaic tiles in shrine architecture in the north-western subcontinent” In Islamic Heritage Architecture IV, Ed. by S. Hernandez[24]
  • Ali, S. A. (2019). Sufi Literature as an Effective Tool for Harmonization in the World: A Case Study of Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sultan Bahoo[25]
  • Ali, S. A. (2019). The Philosophy of the Saints: Meditational Impact of Sufi Folklore on Human Beings[26]
  • Ali, S. A. (2019). Teachings of the Sufi Mystics; Poetry as a Source. MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES, IV(2) .[27]

Ali has participated in various conferences and symposiums in United States of America[28][1], Turkey[25], United Kingdom[29], Azerbaijan[30][31], Kazakhstan[32]. He has also delivered number of lectures in many academic institutions[33][34][35] as well as bar councils and associations[36].

Other Associations edit

Ali is also the Vice President of Milli Yakjehti Council in Pakistan[37]. Ali was also a participant in the meeting of National Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Authority chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan[38].

References edit

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  2. ^ "Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad Ali, wielded significant influencer, no. 1 powerful contributer". 2020-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  3. ^ Bahoo, Sultan. "Sultan Bahoo". Sultan Bahoo. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  4. ^ "INSPAD, Announcing long Awaited 2020 (Top Ten Muslims) – INSPAD "Institute of Peace & Development"". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  5. ^ "Turkey's first lady among top 10 influential Muslims". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  6. ^ "Conferences | MUSLIM Institute". muslim-institute.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  7. ^ Admin (2015-09-15). "Round-table Discussion on Syrian Refugees Crisis Organized By Muslim Institute, Islamabad | Moeed Pirzada". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  8. ^ "AYN AL-FAQR – EYE OF SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE & KALĪD AT-TAWH̱ĪD – THE KEY OF MONOTHEISM". pakistanthinktank.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  9. ^ "The N. Nazarbayev Center and the Muslim Institute of Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding". religions-congress.org. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  10. ^ "Air University - Home page". www.au.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  11. ^ "Govt committed to promote interfaith harmony: Masood". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  12. ^ "Pakistanis form human image of Christchurch mosque". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  13. ^ "'Islam is peace': Pakistani city shows support for victims of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks". RNZ. 2019-04-13. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  14. ^ "Thousands in Pakistan form human chain hailing UN designation of March 15 as anti-Islamophobia day". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  15. ^ "Human chain formed to hail UN for anti-Islamophobia day". The Express Tribune. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  16. ^ "The Muslim Debate". The Muslim Debate. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  17. ^ Iftikhar, Prof Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Prof Handel Kashope Wright, M. Hamza. "Multiculturalism in the West has reached its limits?". The Muslim Debate. Retrieved 2024-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ Mian, Ms Hilary Stauffer, Dr Jameson W. Doig, Barrister Atif. "Freedom of expression gives one the right to insult?". The Muslim Debate. Retrieved 2024-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ Iftikhar, Dr Kirsten McConnachie, Mr David Goodhart, M. Hamza. "Refugees should always be accepted by other countries?". The Muslim Debate. Retrieved 2024-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "The books of Sultan Bahoo, invoking wisdom and insight within inner selves". 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  21. ^ Bahoo, Sultan. "Sultan Bahoo Books". Sultan Bahoo. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  22. ^ Ali, Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed (2020-03-19). Mevlana Jalal ud Din Rumi & Sultan ul Arifeen Sultan Bahoo Collection of Selected Essays. MUSLIM Institute. ISBN 978-969-7629-04-6.
  23. ^ Ali, Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed (2020-03-19). Intellectual Dimensions of Hadrat Sultan Bahoo - Seminar Proceedings. MUSLIM Institute. ISBN 978-969-7629-03-9.
  24. ^ Hernandez, S. (2022-09-13). Islamic Heritage Architecture IV. WIT Press. ISBN 978-1-78466-475-6.
  25. ^ a b "Sufi Literature as an Effective Tool for Harmonization in the World" (PDF).
  26. ^ "The Philosophy of the Saints: Meditational Impact of Sufi Folklore on Human Beings" (PDF).
  27. ^ PERSPECTIVES, MUSLIM. "Teachings of the Sufi Mystics; Poetry as a Source | MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES". www.muslim-perspectives.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  28. ^ "Lecture: Teachings of the Sufi Mystics: Poetry as a Source - American Islamic College". 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  29. ^ "Seminar on Sufism in 21st Century A Global Perspective | MUSLIM Institute". www.muslim-institute.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  30. ^ "We should unite against Islamophobia - chairman of Pakistani Muslim Institute". Trend.Az. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  31. ^ "Sultan Ahmed Ali: War crimes of Armenians against Azerbaijanis - genocidal acts". www.azerbaycan24.com. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  32. ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan".
  33. ^ "April 2015 – International Islamic University". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  34. ^ "DIHE". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  35. ^ "DIHE". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  36. ^ "Sahibzada Sultan addresses DBA. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  37. ^ "Pakistan concerned over forced displacement of Rohingya Muslims". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  38. ^ "Seerat of Holy Prophet (PBUH) best source of guidance: PM Imran Khan". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-03-28.