Shah Ji

Akhtar Moeed Shah Al-Abidi, also known as Shah Ji,[1] was a scholar in ancient Islamic knowledge and dedicated his life to uncover a literary collection.[2] The late Shah Ji became known for his spiritual healing abilities through his understanding of ancient Islamic knowledge, numerology and alphabets. He was able to help many people around the world and his efforts were highlighted in many newspapers and local media outlets.[3][4] His main objective in life was to spread knowledge from the Quran to a wider audience.[5] He was known as a pioneer of the mystical Tareeqat-e-Ovaisia and was known as the Living Sufi. His followers and colleagues described him as humble and reserved.[1] He has also been described as tolerant individual and welcomed people of varying backgrounds and religions to join a communal meal preceded by zikr.[1] Shah Ji died in 2010 and his anniversary is commemorated each year with events similar to the gatherings Shah Ji previously hosted himself.

Akhtar Moeed Shah Al-Abidi pictured playing the sitar

Early life

Shah Ji was born and raised in India, migrated to Pakistan after the partition of the subcontinent and has lived in England since the early 1960s.[2] He first arrived in Manchester, then later moved to Slough and returned to Manchester in his later years. Shah Ji frequently visited Pakistan often, and had two sons that migrated between UK and Pakistan. He has traveled widely and was well known in the Middle East, Africa and Europe and his efforts have been discussed in the media relevant to faith healing (Tabeeb-e-Islami),[6] original Islamic writings, and propagation of compassion and humanity in the world.[7] Shah Ji also learned to play the sitar. Shah Ji's son, Raza Ali Shah Al-Abidi has continued the work of his father, utilising modern social media to reach a global audience.

Published works

Published literature by Akhtar Moeed Shah Al-Abidi include:

  • Mathematical Mysteries of the Alphabet (English, 2007)
  • Divine Prophecy Divine (English, 2002)[1]
  • Seerat-e-Mohammed, Mohammed-e-Arabee (Urdu and English, 2005)
  • Manzil 1 (Urdu)
  • Manzil 2 (Urdu)
  • Manzil 3: Wahid Ishaat Wahid (Urdu)

In his lifetime he wrote the world's only documented version of a full Quranic Naqsh, Jafr-e-Jamia, Jafr-e-Ahmer and many other naqsh,[8] Some of these mathematical works are scripted on scrolls as large as 100 feet. These have been described as "highly scientific numerical computations".[1] Shah Ji also appeared on DM Digital TV to demonstrate these works, and discussed his knowledge on the show titled 'Darwaish Online'.

References
  1. Martin Van Bruinessen, Julia Day Howell (2007). Sufism and the 'Modern' in Islam. New York: I.B. Tauris and Co. Ltd. pp. Page 203, 212–213. ISBN 978 1 85043 854 0.
  2. Shah Al Abidi, Akhtar Moeed (2007). Mathematical Mysteries of Alphabets. Manchester: Upfront Publishing. pp. 1–10. ISBN 978-1844263073.
  3. Yousufzai, Rahimullah (19 February 1982). "Spiritual Healer From England". Dawn. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  4. Webber, Marc (March 1992). "Faith Healer to Visit Town?". Port Talbot Tribune. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  5. Al - Abidi, Akhtar Shah (1997). "Book Launch Divine Prophecy Divine". YouTube. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  6. Grimes, Andrew (28 June 1974). "Healing in his fingers?". Manchester Evening News.
  7. Shah Al Abidi, Akhtar Moeed (2002). Divine Prophecy Divine. London: Janus Publishing Company. pp. Introduction.
  8. "Ruhaniyat". Month Kirdar Islamabad. November 1995. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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