Ahmed Hoosen Deedat
Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat was Born on the 01 July 1918 in the Surat district of India in 1918. His father emigrated to South Africa in 1927 with him. Ahmed Deedat was a very bright student and excelled in school. Lack of finance interrupted his schooling and at an early age of 16 he took on the first of many jobs in retailing and short assistant.After reading a book called Izharul Haq – The Truth revealed, a book about a debate with Christian Missionaries in the then British India, Sheikh Deedat was spurred on in the direction of Dawah – Islamic Missionary Activity to halt the tide of the then Christian onslaught against Islam.
Over the next four decades, he immersed himself into a host of activities. Conducting Bible classes, lectures and debates the world over. He established the first Islamic Seminary in Southern Africa to train propagators at Assalaam educational Institute - Braemar.
He is the founder of the largest Islamic Dawah Organization in the world, the Islamic Propagation Center International and became its president.
He has published more than 20 books and distributed millions of copies of FREE literature and pamphlets the world over. Many of Sheikh Deedat’s publications have been translated into the many different languages of the world : Russian, Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Bangladeshi, French, Amharic, Chinese, Japanese, Mayalam, Indonesian,, Zulu , Afrikaans, Dutch, Norwegian amongst others.
He delivered thousands of lectures all over the world, crossing all the continents and successfully engaging some of the biggest names in Christian evangelists in public debates. Sheikh Deedat’s debates and lectures are available all over the world in the various languages in Video and DVD format.
His career in the field of Comparative Religion took him across all five continents and dialogue with the heads of the Protestant world in America and the late Pope John Paul.
So fearless was his stand in defending the truth that Sheikh Deedat was refused entry into France and Nigeria on the pretext that ‘ he would cause a civil unrest’.
Sheikh Deedat also received a personal phone call at the IPCI from former President Nelson Mandela who was in Saudi Arabia at the time, congratulating Deedat for his international icon status in the Muslim World.
He was awarded the prestigious King Faisal Award in 1986 for his sterling services to Islam in the field of Propagation.
May Almighty Allah bless his soul, accept his efforts for the cause of da’wah and grant gracious patience to his loved ones during this trying time.
His funeral will leave his house 49 Trevenen Road, Lotusville Verulam at 5 pm. Proceeding to the Wick Street Musjid and after Magrib Salah / Prayer , he will be laid to rest in the Verulam Muslim Cemetery. -source: IPCI
Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik - President, IRF
A medical doctor by professional training, Dr. Zakir Naik is
renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and ComparativeReligion. Dr. Zakir Naik is the president of Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai. Dr. Zakir clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Qur’an, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, in conjunction with reason, logic and
scientific facts. He is 44 years old.
He is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences after his public talks. In the last 13 years (by the year 2009) Dr. Zakir Naik has delivered more than 1300 public talks in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Australia, New Zealand,
South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong,
Thailand, Guyana (South America), Trinidad, and many other countries, in addition to numerous public talks in India. He has successfully participated in several symposia and dialogues with prominent personalities of other faiths. His public dialogue with
Dr. William Campbell (of USA) on the topic “The Qur’an and the Bible
in the light of Science” held in Chicago, U.S.A., in April, 2000 was a
resounding success.
His Interfaith Dialogue with prominent Hindu Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the topic
‘The Concept of God in Hinduism and Islam in the light of Sacred Scriptures’
held at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, on 21st Jan. 2006, was highly appreciated by
people of both the faiths.
In the issue dated 22nd Feb. 2009 of the Indian Express list of the “100 Most Powerful Indians in 2009” amongst the billion plus population of India, Dr. Zakir Naik was ranked No. 82. In the special list of the “Top 10 Spiritual Gurus of India” Dr. Zakir Naik was ranked No. 3,
after Baba Ramdev and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, being the only Muslim in the list.
Dr. Zakir Naik stood out most eloquently for Islam and Muslims in the present times on one of the leading and most respected News Channel of India, NDTV 24 x 7, during the ‘Guest this week’ interview programme “Walk the Talk” conducted by host Shekhar Gupta
(Editor-in-Chief of Indian Express) telecast on 7th and 8th March 2009.
The Sunday EXPRESS, dated 31st January 2010, published The Indian Express list of the “100 MOST POWERFUL INDIANS IN 2010” amongst the Billion Plus population of India, with 36 names from the “2009 List” deleted, wherein:- 1) Dr. ZAKIR NAIK was ranked No. 89. 2) From amongst the few Muslims in this list of 100, Dr. ZAKIR NAIK is the ONLY MUSLIM ISLAMIC PREACHER / SCHOLAR / ORATOR. The others being a Political Secretary, a Politician, a Government Official, a Business Magnate and 3 Film Personalities. 3) Amongst the “Spiritual/Religious Gurus” though he was the only Muslim and No. 3 in 2009 list, this year (2010) Dr. Zakir Naik TOPPED the List of Spiritual / Religious Gurus at No. 89, for preaching of Islam, followed by Jaggi Vasudev (at No. 94, for his trees planting work), Baba Ramdev (at No. 99, for his Yoga work) and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (at No. 100, for his Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique work) respectively. 4) Dr. Zakir Naik was recently also selected and listed in “The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” (without rankings) published by the George Washington University, USA.
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the world famous orator on Islam and Comparative Religion,
who had called Dr. Zakir “Deedat Plus” in 1994, presented a plaque in May 2000 with the engraving “Awarded to Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik for his achievement in the field of Da’wah and the study of Comparative Religion. Son what you have done in 4 years had taken me 40 years to accomplish, Alhamdulillah”.
Dr. Zakir Naik appears regularly on many international TV channels in more than
200 countries of the world. He is regularly invited for TV and Radio interviews. More than a hundred of his talks, dialogues, debates and symposia are available on DVDs and VCDs. He has authored many
books on Islam and Comparative Religion. - source: IRF.net
Abdur Rahim Green |
" Lanky, blonde, green-eyed, 33-years-old Abdur Rahim Green appears to be a character straight out of a Hollywood movie Ben Hur.
He was born to British parents in Darussalam in Tanzania in 1964.
" He was educated at a famous Roman Catholic Monastic School called Ampleforth College and went on to study history in the London University. However, he left his education unfinished.
" He was dissatisfied with Christianity since the age of eight.
" He was practicing Buddhism for nearly three years though he never formally embraced it.
" His study of the Noble Qur'an immediately attracted him to Islam and he embraced Islam in 1988. He has been a Daw'ah practitioner in Britain since then.
- source: IRF.net
Shaikh Hussain Yee
For a change I thought I should talk about a Chinese Muslim who is more well known beyond the Chinese Muslim sphere. Hussein Ye is a Malaysian scholar of Chinese descent and has dedicated himself to the task of dawah being a convert himself. People from South Asia may be familiar with him since he appears on an Indian religious channel – Peace TV. Hussein Ye converted to Islam at the age of 18 in 1968. He was also associated with ‘Perkim’ a Malaysian organization dedicated to the well being of converts to Islam. He studied in KSA and was also the director of the Muslim association in Hong Kong. source:http://islaminchina.wordpress.com
Salem Al Aamry
Salem Al Aamry is based in UAE. A committed Da'ee, he also has two degrees to his credit, one in electronic engineering and the other in computer science.
He studied Deen under various scholars in the traditional way for many years, including:-
- Sheikh Ali Khash-shan (One of the senior students of Sheikh Albany) (Aqidah)
- Sheikh Mahmood 'Atiyyah (Also one of the senior students of Sheikh Albany) (Aqidah)
- Sheikh Abdul-Bary As-Salafi (Hadith)
- Sheikh Hamad bin Aqil (Judge from KSA) (Fiqh Bulugh Al-Maram)
- Sheikh Saad Ash-Shalaby (Judge from KSA) (Mawarith – Inheritance)
- Sheikh Mustafa Al-Makki Al-Azhari –may Allah have mercy on him– (Fiqh)
- Sheikh Al Maimoni Al-Maghribi (Judge Morocco - Arabic Language sciences)
- Sheikh Ahmad Salah Al-Masri (Senior student of Sheikh Muqbil –may Allah have mercy on him–) (Aqidah)
- Sheikh Muhammad Samy Moqbil (Student of Sheikh Hudhaifi - Medina - Tafsir and Tajwid)
- Sheikh Sayed Hadi Bin Ahmad Al-Haddar (Mufti of Comoros) (Sahih Muslim) - source: IRF.net
Sheikh Yusuf Estes
His story "Priests & Preachers Enter Islam" is truly amazing. You laugh and cry at the same time.www.YusufEstes.com
He was raised in a strong Christian home, educated in Texas and became successful owning music stores, TV shows and used his talents for piano and organ as a music minister while preaching the Bible.
He served as Delegate to United Nations Peace Summit for Religious Leaders and U.S. Federal chaplain from 1994 until 2000.
He has many websites in simple English for Islam (this is one of them).
His lectures in universities, institutions, military and public venues are for all faiths, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Jewish alike. Many preachers, priests and rabbis have complimented his way of presenting a fresh and enlightening picture of the world's fastest growing religion - Islam.
He works to share Islam and its correct message with our youth, new Muslims and others in simple English terms, and he makes it fun and easy to understand, while referring to Quran and teachings of Islam.
Sheik Yusuf uses the latest in website technology on the Internet and offers hi-tech in DVDs, CDs to encourage us all to share the message of "Peace, Surrender and Obedience to God" (Arabic = 'Islam').
His many websites on the Internet include:
Sheik Yusuf uses the latest in website technology on the Internet and offers hi-tech in DVDs, CDs to encourage us all to share the message of "Peace, Surrender and Obedience to God" (Arabic = 'Islam').
His many websites on the Internet include:
www.ShareIslam.com <> www.GodAllah.com <> www.ProphetOfIslam.com <> www.ScienceIslam.com <> www.SearchForIslam.com <> www.ChatIslam.com <>www.WatchIslam.com <> www.HearIslam.com <> www.WhatsIslam.com
Sheik Yusuf brings many new people to Islam using straight talk and humor, while answering many of the harsh attacks against Islam and the Muslims. He makes it fun and easy for all to understand.
His book "Bible: A Closer Look" is online at:
www.911Bible.com
His email is: yusuf@shareIslam.com - source: IRF.net
His book "Bible: A Closer Look" is online at:
www.911Bible.com
His email is: yusuf@shareIslam.com - source: IRF.net
Yassir Fazaga
Yassir Fazaga is an inspiring,
multi-lingual speaker sought-after
from USA through Canada to the
Middle and Far East. He was born in
Eritrea in Northeast Africa and moved
to the United States at the age of 15.
He has a Bachelors Degree in Islamic
Studies from Imam Saud University,
Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences
in Virginia in addition to his Masters
Degree in Psychotherapy from the
California State University of Long Beach.
At present, Shaikh Yassir is undertaking his
Masters in Theology at Loyola Marymount University.
He serves as the Imam (Religious Leader) of the Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF)
He serves as the Imam (Religious Leader) of the Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF)
in Mission Viejo, California. He is involved as a therapist at FACES, where he helps families
with different challenges in life which include: domestic violence issues,
communication problems, marital matters, generational gap, difficult teens, some mental
and personality disorders, divorce, grief, and single parenting among others.
Yassir Fazaga has taught the Arabic language and Islamic Sciences for the past eight
years and has
taught Islamic courses on Scriptural Exegesis, and Islamic financial contracts for
American Open University.
years and has
taught Islamic courses on Scriptural Exegesis, and Islamic financial contracts for
American Open University.
Shaikh Yassir Fazaga has done numerous interviews about Islam on television news
stations and radio
stations around the globe. He speaks on Islam and related topics for conferences, churches,
high schools, colleges and universities. He also participates on behalf of foundation in many
outreach and interfaith events.
Shaikh Yassir Fazaga has this charismatic ability to instantly connect with audiences,
through his lucid
wit and profound wisdom, his timely humor and the warmth that his presence exudes.
- source: IRF.net
stations and radio
stations around the globe. He speaks on Islam and related topics for conferences, churches,
high schools, colleges and universities. He also participates on behalf of foundation in many
outreach and interfaith events.
Shaikh Yassir Fazaga has this charismatic ability to instantly connect with audiences,
through his lucid
wit and profound wisdom, his timely humor and the warmth that his presence exudes.
- source: IRF.net
Yasir Qadhi
Yasir Qadhi is a lecturer and Islamic orator who has
authored several books about slam. He is a popular
speaker in many Muslim circles in the United States,
Canada, England and Australia. He is one of the few
people who has combined a traditional seminary
training with western education.
authored several books about slam. He is a popular
speaker in many Muslim circles in the United States,
Canada, England and Australia. He is one of the few
people who has combined a traditional seminary
training with western education.
He was born in Houston, Texas, USA, went onto high
school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and worked for Dow
Chemical on a short stint.
school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and worked for Dow
Chemical on a short stint.
He then decided to pursue an education in Islamic
studies, and left for the Islamic University of Madinah in
Saudi Arabia. There, he completed a second
Bachelor's degree, specializing in Hadith studies,
and then went onto complete MA in Technology.
Presently, he is completing his Ph D in Islamic studies
at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Apart from his studies, he is an active Instructor in the studies, and left for the Islamic University of Madinah in
Saudi Arabia. There, he completed a second
Bachelor's degree, specializing in Hadith studies,
and then went onto complete MA in Technology.
Presently, he is completing his Ph D in Islamic studies
at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Al Maghrib Institute and the Al-Kauthar Institute where
he teaches theology, Seerah, Tajweed, and other topics, he gives regular Friday
sermons and lectures.
He appears on a number of Islamic satellite TV channels (Peace TV worldwide, Islam Channel in England, Al-Huda Channel in Saudi Arabia and Al-Fajr Channels in Egypt). - source: IRF.net
He appears on a number of Islamic satellite TV channels (Peace TV worldwide, Islam Channel in England, Al-Huda Channel in Saudi Arabia and Al-Fajr Channels in Egypt). - source: IRF.net
