Centre for Peace and Spirituality explained

Centre for Peace and Spirituality (CPS International)
Formation:2001
Headquarters:New Delhi
Leader Title:Founder
Leader Name:Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

The Centre (also spelled 'Center') for Peace and Spirituality International (CPS International) was founded by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in 2001 (New Delhi)[1] to promote interfaith dialogue[2] and reinforce the culture of peace.[3] [4] CPS International is said to encourage its member to become 'ambassadors of peace' by promoting positivity and interfaith dialogue.[5]

The organization website says CPS International draws inspiration from the Quran and Sunnah and seeks to share the spiritual principles of Islam with the world.[6] CPS International, with the support of Goodword Books, is also a global distributor of Quran translations.[7] [8]

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (1925–2021) promoted inter-faith dialogue and harmony. He believed in the power of dialogue and believed conversation between religious leaders has to be based on mutual respect.[9] Khan was prolific writer and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his contributions towards peace and spirituality.[10]

Notable members

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parray . Dr Tauseef Ahmad . A thinker in the eyes of scholars . 2022-02-27 . Greater Kashmir . 28 April 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: 2021-04-22 . Maulana Wahiduddin Khan dies . 2022-02-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-01-25 . All you need to know about Padma Vibhushan awardee Maulana Wahiduddin Khan . 2022-02-27 . Hindustan Times . en.
  4. Web site: 2021-04-13 . Maulana Wahiduddin Khan hospitalized after testing COVID-19 positive . 2022-02-27 . The Siasat Daily . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2021-04-23 . Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was an Islamic scholar who believed in dialogue . 2022-02-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  6. Web site: CPS International CPS International . 2022-02-27 . www.cpsglobal.org.
  7. Book: The Quran . 2009 . Goodword Books . Vaḥīduddīn K̲h̲ān̲, Farīdah K̲h̲ānam . 978-81-7898-653-1 . New Delhi . 607794294.
  8. Web site: The Quran Goodword / Islamic Books . 2022-02-27 . www.goodwordbooks.com.
  9. Web site: 2021-04-23 . Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was an Islamic scholar who believed in dialogue . 2022-02-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  10. Web site: As an Islamic Teacher, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Propagated Peace, Positive Thinking . 2022-02-27 . The Wire.
  11. Book: Dahlkvist, Mattias . The politics of Islam, non-violence, and peace the thought of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in context. . 2019 . Tomas Lindgren, Jan Hjärpe, Umeå universitet Humanistiska fakulteten . 9789178551453 . Umeå . 1128632884.
  12. Web site: Maulana Wahiduddin Khan succumbs to Coronavirus . 2022-02-27 . ummid . en.
  13. Web site: 2019-10-15 . DrRajat discusses one of the most erroneous believes about Quran . 2022-04-20 . The Siasat Daily . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2018-07-14 . Scholars divided on whether mosques are integral to Islam . 2022-05-25 . The Sunday Guardian Live . en-US.
  15. Web site: Parray . Dr Tauseef Ahmad . A thinker in the eyes of scholars . 2022-05-25 . Greater Kashmir . 28 April 2021 . en.