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Younus AlGohar (Urdu: یونس الگوھر, born Mohammad Younus; June 16, 1970) is a spiritualist, a sufi and a humanitarian who lives in London, England.[1] He is the co-founder of the spiritualist organization, Messiah Foundation International, as well as its sister organizations, Kalki Avatar Foundation and Mehdi Foundation International, all of which he formed under the apparent guidance of Ra Gohar Shahi to advocate the teachings of divine love and global peace based on the the philosophy of divine love introduced by Ra Gohar Shahi. [2] He is the managing director of the Interfaith Institute of Divine Love, as well as an author and poet.[3][4] Messiah Foundation International claims that Younus AlGohar is the official representative of Ra Gohar Shahi. Miracles are attributed to AlGohar's credit, that he performed during his propagational tours around the world.[5][6] AlGohar has a masters degree in Organic Chemistry.[7] He has authored many articles on Spirituality as well as the book Mysterious Horizons - Beyond God (2007), and has mentioned the upcoming release of 'Declaration of Gohar Shahi's Mehdi-hood - in the light of the Qur'an & A'hadeeth' along with two others, in 2010 which are to be in English, Arabic & Urdu.[4]

Authored books

  • Malfoozāt-e-Mehdi (2002) Urdu (ملفوظات مہدی or Sayings pertaining to the Mehdi)
  • Dastoor-e-Riaz (2002) Urdu (دستور ریاض or The Riazian Constitution)


Early life and work with Ra Gohar Shahi

Ra Gohar Shahi & Younus AlGohar during a program in the UK

Born in Karachi, Pakistan, AlGohar grew up practicing Islamic Sufism. However, he claims that nothing would satisfy his thirst for the truth until he met his spiritual master, Ra Gohar Shahi at the age of 15. On the subject of the meeting, he stated, “When I first looked at the comely face of Gohar Shahi, I felt instantly that I knew Gohar Shahi all along; long before we had even come to this world." [7]

He spent 24 years under the discipleship of Gohar Shahi.[8] In those 24 years, AlGohar was put through spiritual discipline and struggle to obtain the spiritual enlightenment of the soul, heart, and body while at the same time mortifying the "Self" (also known as the Nafs), which, according to the teachings of Ra Gohar Shahi, is a negative spirit born inside every human.[9] According to his website, part of the spiritual struggle was through refraining from luxuries for three years so as to deprive the Self and therefore weaken it.[10] The methodologies and teachings of Ra Gohar Shahi can be closely related to the teachings of Sufism.[8]

In 1999, Gohar Shahi was recorded in saying, “I will meet only Younus now, and Younus shall meet the world on behalf of me.”[11] After this, many followers of Gohar Shahi looked to AlGohar for helping them on their spiritual journey when Gohar Shahi disappeared in what followers believed to be along the lines of miraculous occultation.

Founding of MFI

After the disappearance of Gohar Shahi [12], AlGohar gathered a great portion of the following of Ra Gohar Shahi under the platform of Messiah 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[13]. The first centre for MFI was established in London, which is also the headquarters of MFI.[14] Today, the organization has grown to include centres in Canada[14], USA[14], South Korea[15], Sri Lanka[14], Japan[15], Australia[14], India[14], Greece[15], Thailand[15], Bangladesh[16] , Taiwan[16] and Pakistan[17] as well.

Goals

According to him, among his core aims are:

  • Preaching spirituality for all irrespective of religion or cultural boundaries [18]
  • Revolutionizing humanity with revival of spiritual insight. [18]
  • Establishment of inner and outer peace, as well as elimination of hatred in today's global societies[18]
  • Enlightening hearts with divine energy[18]
  • Herald the second coming of Jesus Christ and Ra Gohar Shahi[18]

Accomplishments and works

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An interview of Younus AlGohar in a Sri Lankan newspaper

He was named 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 Ra Gohar Shahi, AlGohar is considered a poet for His Ghazals and Qasidas praising Shahi.[3] Furthermore, he has written many articles on spirituality in various languages. [19] He is notable for his authoring of the book Mysterious Horizons-Beyond God.[4]

Beliefs and views

He does not claim to be a Muslim but rather a "devout servant" of Ra Gohar Shahi, and he practises what he considers the latest religion, "the Religion of God" [20] which AlGohar claims Gohar Shahi has introduced to the whole of humanity.[1] He claims that he does not reject any religion including Islam but argues that the spiritual system in all the religions has diminished now, and the humanity needs a fresh guidance.[17] AlGohar believes in all the Prophets, the Messengers and the saints no matter what religion do they come from.[19] He claims to 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.[21] [22]

About Islam

In regards to today’s Islam, AlGohar considers that the contemporary form of Islam is not the "Islam that the Prophet Mohammad founded".[23] “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.” [24][25] He believes 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.” [26] In a press release, AlGohar quoted Ra Gohar Shahi as saying: “In order to recognize and reach God; learn spiritual sciences no matter what religion or sect you belong to.”[27]

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. AlGohar also declares that Ra Gohar Shahi has brought about God's religion on Earth to equal all human beings with the Prophets, Messengers and the Saints.[28] When speaking about Ra Gohar Shahi's teachings, he quoted Shahi as saying: “Let all humanity taste God's personal love, and let all hearts be drawn to the Face of the Lord.” [20] He propagates that images of Shahi have become prominent on various celestial bodies like the Moon,[29] the Sun [30], Mars [31] and the Nebula Star,[32] and that it is a divine signal from God to introduce Ra Gohar Shahi as the Most Awaited Divine Figure of all times, the Mehdi, the Messiah and the Kalki Avatar. He declares the teachings of Shahi as the "elixir of the hearts", and a must for the aspirant of God to reach him (God). AlGohar opinionates the Goharian Spiritual Sciences as the best solution to reform the society and declares it to be the most essential to societal rehabilitation.[33] AlGohar states that it seems many Muslims do not approve of AlGohar for his adaptability to different religions and sects.[21] 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.[34] AlGohar believes that "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." [4]

Challenges to opposition

He often challenges the Islamic Scholars to have “a healthy debate on this topic should it arise a theological reservation among the minds of petty scholars.”[35] In particular, AlGohar has challenged Tahir-ul-Qadri to debates on spirituality, saints, and Islam[36] The spiritualist claims that Ra 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 such as the Moon, The Holy Black Stone in Mecca, Mars, the Sun. He further 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".[9]

Opposition

Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam, an organization which also claims to be associated with Ra Gohar Shahi, rejects the teachings that AlGohar projects under the label of the Goharian Philosophy of Divine Love.[37] Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam seems to vehemently disapprove of AlGohar, and considers him as an enemy of Shahi, nevertheless, most senior members from the following of Gohar Shahi declare AlGohar to be a true reflection of Gohar Shahi in character and Spirituality.[21] It is reported that Anjuman Serfaroshan-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.[37]. To the Pakistan-based organization, Anjuman Sarfroshan-e-Islam, AlGohar seemingly 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.[37]

The Pakistani government has instigated cases of blasphemy against AlGohar, though the details on how he blasphemed have not been specified. The penalty for blasphemy under the laws of Pakistan is death.[12][17][21].


Activities

As the believed representative of Ra Gohar Shahi, AlGohar takes tours 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 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. [5] [6] 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. [38][39] He also has his own official YouTube channel [40]and contributes to the Messiah Foundation International blog[41]. Among the videos is live footage of AlGohar reading out extracts from his writings and commenting on them, as well as challenges to Islamic Scholars such as Tahir-ul-Qadri[36]

Response

AlGohar being honoured by local Sri Lankans in a grand programme held in Colombo, 2008

AlGohar'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."[8]

Quotes

“Our slogan is love for all, hatred for none.” – Interview with Asian Pulse Television, Vancouver, Canada.[8]

“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.[4]

“Love makes all hearts gentle.” – www.theawaitedone.com [11]

“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.’” –www.riazaljannah.com [24]

"One Muslim fraction says: 'Spirituality, knowledge that deals in purification and enlightenment of the heart, and Sufism is unholy.' On contrary to this, Ra Gohar Shahi says: 'Without the purification of the heart, all worship is unholy, insincere and a total waste.’" -www.divine-signs.org [9]

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