Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadeeri
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Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadeeri, born 1952 is one of the famous ayatollahs of Pakistan
. His father, Mufti Muzammil Hussain Meesmi, was the first Mufti of Punjab
.
and studied in various locations including Lahore
, Multan
, and Ali-Pur. He later travelled to Iran
and completed his studies at the hands of various Grand Ayatollahs, including Fazil Lankarani, Mar'ashi Najafi, Al-Gulpaigaani, Jawadi Al-Amuli and others, he has his unique style of lecture and teaching that his speeches were aired on many national media platforms to help the communities to live peacefully.
In 2007 became the first Shia ayatollah
to receive the title of Ambassador of Peace from the World Federation Of Peace (USA). He attended and spoke at the world peace meeting in Seoul
, South Korea
.
Ayatollah Ghadeeri is UK's top Shia Cleric and famous for his knowledge, kindness and his down-to-earth attitude.
He has also written several books in Arabic, including Wamzatun Min Wamazaat Al- Basmalah, Al-Arbaeen Fi Manaaqib Ameer Al-Momineen, Tohfa -tul- Abrar, and Arabic Language Course (6 Volumes), and several books in Persian, including Nizaam Siyasi Islam and Imam Ali - Algoi Barai Jahan -e- Bashariyyat.
" began transmission from 1 August 2009 on Sky channel 836. It is broadcast from Manchester, in the United Kingdom.
Ayatollah Ghadeeri is currently the chairman of AhleBait TV.
, Arabic
, English
, Punjabi
and Saraiki He has studied in Najaf under the supervision of Ayatullah Uzma Hafiz Bashir Hussain Najafi from 2002 to 2008.
He is heart favourite scholar of current time due to his peace activities and defensive lectures of his Faith. He is awarded as "Youth Peace Symbol" by Brixton University London and he is a member of British Peace Assembly UK.
He hold the community record to capture and attract the most crowd in his lectures during the last year Moharram held in Bradford Hussainia Islamic Centre. Officials said the average attendance crossed 1200 men and women everyday yet the figure was 1600 unofficial sources.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. His father, Mufti Muzammil Hussain Meesmi, was the first Mufti of Punjab
Punjab (Pakistan)
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, with approximately 45% of the country's total population. Forming most of the Punjab region, the province is bordered by Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the Pakistani province of Sindh to the...
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Biography
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadeeri was born in PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and studied in various locations including Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
, and Ali-Pur. He later travelled to Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
and completed his studies at the hands of various Grand Ayatollahs, including Fazil Lankarani, Mar'ashi Najafi, Al-Gulpaigaani, Jawadi Al-Amuli and others, he has his unique style of lecture and teaching that his speeches were aired on many national media platforms to help the communities to live peacefully.
In 2007 became the first Shia ayatollah
Ayatollah
Ayatollah is a high ranking title given to Usuli Twelver Shī‘ah clerics. Those who carry the title are experts in Islamic studies such as jurisprudence, ethics, and philosophy and usually teach in Islamic seminaries. The next lower clerical rank is Hojatoleslam wal-muslemin...
to receive the title of Ambassador of Peace from the World Federation Of Peace (USA). He attended and spoke at the world peace meeting in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
Ayatollah Ghadeeri is UK's top Shia Cleric and famous for his knowledge, kindness and his down-to-earth attitude.
Social activities
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadeeri is now the head or a member of many organizations to work for social welfare and peace in community and respect of national law. some of them are:- Shia Islamic Judiciary Council (UK),
- World Council For Peace And Justice (UK),
- World Organization For The Preservation Of Holy Places (UK),
- World Shia Foundation (UK),
- The Light Charity UK,
- The Light Charity Pakistan,
- Al-Ghadeer Foundation LHR,
Lectures
Ayatollah Ghadiri has served the nation round the globe, he has given lectures in Pakistan, India, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Spain, United States, Canada and throughout UK.Works
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadiri has written more than 60 books in various languages including Urdu, Arabic, Persian and English.Books written
Some of his famous books are named as:- Tareekh -e- Jannat -ul- Baquee,
- Suraj Badilon Ki Ouut Say,
- Ali Mola,
- Saheefa -e- Ali,
- Maktab -e- Ahlul Bait (a.s),
- Saheefa -e- Panjjtan,
- Tohfa -tul- Momineen,
- Jahad Aur Dehshat Gardi,
- Kalaam-e-Imam (as),
- Zainab Zainab Hai,
- Jaam -e- Ghaddir,
- Hussain Maira,
- Zanjeer -e- Hayat,
- Maktab -e- Ahlebait (as)
- Wafaq Islami Deniyat,
- Al-Baquee Al-Munawwar,
- Charaagh -e- Adab,
- Al-Arbaeen Fazaail Ameer ul Momineen (as),
- Ahaadi -e- Nourania,
- Akhlaq -e Eslami Nahjul Balagha,
- Kitaab ul Miraas,
- Shariyat Takleef,
- Shariyyat Touqeet,
- Shariyyat Mawasilaat,
- Shariyyat Khidmat,
- Shariyyat Tarheeb,
- Shariyyat Jumma,
- Shariyyat Jenin,
- Shariyyat Tajweed,
- Shariyyat Waqt,
- Mutatlibat Al-Ummah,
- Tohfatul Abrar,
- An-Nijaat,
- Tafseer Surah Fatiha,
- Parishaan Na Hon,
- Walidain Ke Haqooq,
- Taleem e Ahkaam,
- Science Se Khuda Ki Pehchaan Tak,
- Saheefa -e- Panjtan (as)
- Minhaj ul Hussain (as)
- Tafseer Khutba -e- Ghadeer
- Zikr -e- Hussain, and
- Zinda Tehreerain.
He has also written several books in Arabic, including Wamzatun Min Wamazaat Al- Basmalah, Al-Arbaeen Fi Manaaqib Ameer Al-Momineen, Tohfa -tul- Abrar, and Arabic Language Course (6 Volumes), and several books in Persian, including Nizaam Siyasi Islam and Imam Ali - Algoi Barai Jahan -e- Bashariyyat.
Translations
(The Books AYatoolah Ghadiri Has Translated Into Urdu From Other Languages)- Al-Meezan (Tafseer Al- Qiran) (20 Volums)
- Zainab Zainab Hai
- Tafseer Sura-e-Fatiha
Poetry
(The Poetry Written By Ayatollah Ghadiri On Various Social And Religious Topics)- Hussain Maira
- Jaam -e- Ghadir
- Zanjeer -e- Hayyat
- Ali Nahin To Kuchh Nahin
- Harf -e- Ehsaas
- Mohsin -e- Millat
Magazines and articles
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadiri is the head of many International Magazines worldwide, and he has written hundreds of articles on various topics. The relevant magazines are listed below.- Al-Ghadeer (Pakistan)
- Al-Aasaar (London)
- Paigham-e-Nijaat (Germany)
- Aagaahi (London)
- Raaz-e-Dill(PersianPersian languagePersian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
- London) - 4u(English - London)
- Daily Jang(London - Pakistan)
- Daily Nawa -i- Waqt (Pakistan)
- Daily Pakistan (Pakistan)
- Al-Muntazar (Pakistan)
- Al-Rai Al-Aakhar(Arabic - London)
Honors
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadiri has been awarded with many honors by various worldwide organizations and institutes, including those listed below.- Ambassedor Of Peace (USA)
- Ambassedor Of Peace (South Korea)
- Peace Assembly Member (London)
- Chairmanship of World Shia Federation (UK)
- Chairmanship of Shia Islamic Council (UK)
- Chairmanship of Azadari Council (UK)
- Chairmanship of Jaffariya Trust (Germany)
- Chairmanship of Fatimiyya Trust (UK)
Organizations
Ayatollah Hassan Raza Ghadiri is the founder or most senior member of the international organizations, including the Azadari Council (UK), Islamic Judiciary Council (UK), WOPHP (UK), World Council For Peace And Justice (UK), and Al-Ghadir Trust (Pakistan)TV Channel
The Shia TV channel "AhleBait TVAhlebait TV
Ahlebait TV was a Shia Muslim TV channel based in the United Kingdom.The mission statement on its website stipulated that the main objectives of the Ahlebait TV were to educate the humanity by airing various educational, welfare and religious programs....
" began transmission from 1 August 2009 on Sky channel 836. It is broadcast from Manchester, in the United Kingdom.
Ayatollah Ghadeeri is currently the chairman of AhleBait TV.
His son Moulana Hashim Raza Ghadiri
One of his sons, Molana Hashim Raza Ghadiri, is also a religious scholar and was famous in his youth because he is talented, and could speak, read and write UrduUrdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
, Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
and Saraiki He has studied in Najaf under the supervision of Ayatullah Uzma Hafiz Bashir Hussain Najafi from 2002 to 2008.
He is heart favourite scholar of current time due to his peace activities and defensive lectures of his Faith. He is awarded as "Youth Peace Symbol" by Brixton University London and he is a member of British Peace Assembly UK.
He hold the community record to capture and attract the most crowd in his lectures during the last year Moharram held in Bradford Hussainia Islamic Centre. Officials said the average attendance crossed 1200 men and women everyday yet the figure was 1600 unofficial sources.