He guided the scholars who were doing
research on Imam Ahmed Raza, such as Dr. Usha Sanyal, Columbia
University (USA) who was conferred the degree of Ph.D. in
1991. Prof. GD Qureshi (Birmingham University, UK) translated
the Urdu poems of Alahazrat into English and also obtained his
Ph.D. on this subject. Prof. Dr. Majeedullah Qadri Karachi
University (Pakistan) and Dr. JMS Baljon Leiden University
(Holland) also translated literature of Alahazrat into English
and many other scholars and researchers.
Dr. Masud enlightened the confused minds of the Muslim
community. Dr. Ali Ahmed Qureshi declared in 1991 as the
bondman of the Holy House of Ghaus-ul-Azam, and disciple of
the Qadiri Tradition, in saying, that it is not wrong to
entitle:
"Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masud Ahmed as the Revivalist of the
Fifteenth Century Hijra"
The literary works of Dr. Masud Ahmed are being presented in
different languages for instance Arabic, Persian, French,
Dutch, English, Sindhi, Hindi, Gujrati, Bangali including many
other languages. These translated books are being disseminated
throughout the world.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masud Ahmed has Ijaza (diploma given by
Sufi Pir to his disciple authorizing him to enroll disciples)
in Naqshbandiyya as well as Qadiriyya orders. His caliphs are
increasing in number and his neophytes (mureeds) are spreading
in the Indo-Pak subcontinent, Arabia, Canada, USA, UK and UAE.
Many scholars of international fame paid homage to Dr. Masud
Ahmed and expressed raving views about his academic and
spiritual career. Yes! He is the personality on which separate
research work is required. Dr. IA Latifi of Manzer-i-Islam,
Bareilly completed his doctoral thesis on Dr. Masud from Bihar
University (India) and was awarded his
Ph.D. degree. Prof. NI Choudry (Dept. of Urdu languages and
translations of Al-Azhar University, Cairo) wrote an article
on Dr. Masud, which was published in Cairo in 1999. Prof. Dr.
Hazim Muhammad Ahmed Al-Mahfooz al-Misery (Dept. of Urdu
languages and translations of Al-Azhar University, Cairo) has
started a series of four books on the life and achievements of
Dr. Masud in memory of the completion of seventy years of his
life. Many other scholars and writers have written more than
ten biographies of Dr. Masud, which have been published in the
Indo-Pak subcontinent.
Many other institutions are conducting research projects on
Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (may Allah be pleased with him).
The Markez-e-Raza (Lahore) has been publishing research
literature and distributing it free throughout the country for
the last 20 years. Many other such institutions and
associations are busy in spreading Imam Ahmad Raza Khan’s books throughout the world. Some of the institutions are:
Idara-i-Tahqeeqat-e-Imam-Ahmad Raza (Karachi, Pakistan)
Markazi Majlise Raza (Lahore)
Al-Mujma-ul-Islami (Mubarapur)
Raza Academy (Bombay)
Majlis-e-Raza, Manchester (UK)
Majlise-e-Raza (Pakistan)
Idara-e-Tasnifat Imam Raza, Karachi, Pakistan
Raza Academy, Bombay
Raza Academy, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Almajma-ul-Islami, Mubarakpur, India
Idara-i-Tahqeeqat-e-Imam-Ahmad Raza was established by Syed
Reyasat Ali Qadiri under the valuable guidance of Prof. Dr.
Muhammad Bereilvi, a famous writer and teacher of Islamic
learning for the sole objective of the translation and
publishing the genius works of Imam Ahmad Raza into English
and other languages to facilitate research on his mastermind
personality.
Other organizations and universities are researching,
printing, publishing and translating different aspects of Imam
Ahmad Raza Khan’s (may Allah be pleased with him) personality and his works in
continents Europe, USA and Africa. Dr. Masud and many learned
professors and scholars have done a fantastic job with the
co-operation of many institutions to translate and reproduce
the comprehensive, but true portrait of the encyclopedic
genius and grand personality of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Qadiri for
international readers.
Several of the researchers are Dr. Muhammad Maalik MBBS (Pb),
Nigar Erfaney Chisty Sabiri, Prof. Azmi FM Shaykh, Prof. GD
Qureshi MA English (Sind) LLB (Sind) MA English Lit (Leeds),
Dr Ishtiaq Husain Qurayshi (Karachi), Dr. Ghulam Mustapha Khan
(Sind), Prof. MH Khan (Sukkur), Prof. MH Khan (Sukkur), Prof
MR Siddiqqui (Deputy Dir. of Colleges-Hyderabad), V.
Rahmatulla MA English (Islamiyya College), Dr. Sayyid J Irfan
(Islamiyya College), Dr M. Haroon.
In short Imam Ahmad Raza Khan, his beloved sons, Caliphs
and disciples have done invaluable service to Islam. Their
sincere services deserve the attention of scholars and
researchers around the world. Imam Ahmad Raza Khan undoubtedly was a unique genius, a versatile savant and a
steadfast statesman of the Islamic World.
Professor Dr. Masud Ahmed wrote a treatise called ‘Reflections’
which reflects a high esteem in honor of His Eminence, Fakhrul
Islam Allama al-Hajj Hafiz Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Khushtar
Siddiqui Qadiri Razvi, as a friend, author, poet, researcher,
preacher, Spiritual Guide and roving Ambassador of true Islam.
More information on Dr. Masud’s published
articles and biography is available on the website of the
Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education [NFIE], which is
non-profit, tax exempt, religious and educational organization
dedicated to serve Muslims with a special focus on Tasawwuf.
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