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Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali

Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali

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

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] [32], Kazakhstan [33]. He has also delivered number of lectures in many academic institutions [34] [35] [36] as well as bar councils and associations [37].

Other Associations

Ali is also the Vice President of Milli Yakjehti Council in Pakistan [38]. Ali was also a participant in the meeting of National Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Authority chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan [39].

References

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  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.
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  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.
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  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)
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  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.
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  31. ^ "We should unite against Islamophobia - chairman of Pakistani Muslim Institute". Trend.Az. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  32. ^ "Sultan Ahmed Ali: War crimes of Armenians against Azerbaijanis - genocidal acts". www.azerbaycan24.com. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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  37. ^ "Sahibzada Sultan addresses DBA. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  38. ^ "Pakistan concerned over forced displacement of Rohingya Muslims". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  39. ^ "Seerat of Holy Prophet (PBUH) best source of guidance: PM Imran Khan". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-03-28.