Muhammad Shaikh

Mohammad Shaikh, the chairman of the International Islamic Propagation Center.

Background

Mohammad Shaikh started International Islamic Propagation center in 1985. He was born on 06 October 1952 in Karachi, a city of Pakistan. He obtained basic Islamic education under his father.

He served in the Commercial Merchant Liner from 1973 to 1983 and traveled two third of the world. During this period he gained a tremendous experience and knowledge by interacting with religious scholars from different religious beliefs and geographical backgrounds.

In 1988, Muhammad Shaikh was amongst 30 international candidates selected by Ahmed Deedat, the president of IPCI a renowned Muslim scholar on comparative religions and winner of King Faisal award. Muhammad Shaikh was the only candidate from Pakistan who attended the Islamic Propagation Center International in Durban, South Africa and completed a research oriented comparative study in Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism successfully.

His Work

Upon the completion of his studies from IPCI, Mohammad Shaikh was enlightened and inspired to deliver not only a comparative view between Al-Quran and The Bible but he also provided an insight to what Al-Quran says about our lives and beliefs. Which started an enlightening series of lectures as to “What Al-Qurans Says About…” on various topics. A worldwide distribution channel has been established for the delivery of these lecture which has gaind an international popularity and recognition.

Mohammad Shaikh uses an intellectual and a unique approach to produce lectures. The approach involves a compilation of relevant ayats / signs for a particular topic from various chapters / surahs of Al-Quran, and by making sure the sequence and harmony of the relevant signs/ayats are intact and able to clarify the essence of the subject, this further requires ongoing brainstorming sessions and Allah's help.

This unique vision matured into different topics and series of “what Al-Quran says about…” lectures has been evolved, inviting listeners - Muslims and non Muslims alike. The lectures are delivered in English and Urdu languages and conducted in open forums with confidence and conviction. With a view to benefit the general public and in the interest of the educated masses of the world. These lectures are available for everyone.

Mohammad Shaikh is a full time devotee to Allah's cause. His mission is to run IIPC and to deliver Allah's message to everyone (Muslims or Non- Muslims). Mohammad Shaikh does not belong to any sects, school of thoughts nor he has any religious or political affiliations, due to this particular reason he has a wide appeal to people from all backgrounds, races and cultures. He is a humble man and has dedicated his whole life to be a Muslim / submitter for Allah by following and practicing the message of Al-Quran with conviction and commitment.

About IIPC

International Islamic Propagation Center (IIPC) was established in 1985 by Brother Mohammad Shaikh. The purpose of this center is the study and propagation of Al-QURAN throughout the world, without sectarian, political, historical or any other bias and affiliation. The study is done with the sole trust on Allah, "The Author" of the book “Al-Quran” and with the belief that only Allah can guide to the straight path. IIPC invites all seekers of truth to view the lectures on what Al-Quran says about various topics, which are available on DVDs & Audio CDs along with the reference booklets. The multimedia educational material is available upon request directly from IIPC, Karachi, Pakistan or through its website * [http://www.iipc.tv] These lectures are designed to inspire, teach and move people closer to the message of Allah and Mohammad . Therefore, we invite you to join hands with us and become Ansarullah (helpers of Allah) by sharing these lectures with others and through Sadqa (Charity) and Zakat (justification), so, the message of Allah can be deliverd throughout the world.

Due to changing demographics and shifting opinions about Islam and the overt misinformation and misrepresentation in mainstream media about the faith there is an urgent need for Islamic awareness through Muslim media development with global outreach. IIPC has launched a free-to-air, English language TV. An Islamic satellite television channel that broadcasts Islamic programs based on the authentic teachings of Al-Qur’an to worldwide audiences and in particular to expatriate Muslim communities, people of other faiths and general public in non Muslim lands. The channel started its test transmission in October 2006 and since then it has broadcast live and recorded content through the Internet to global audiences on a 24 hour basis through its online portal http://www.iipc.tv.

Mohammad Shaikh has years of experience in the media field as a lecturer. As a founder and owner of the channel Mohammad Shaikh directs and overseas production of his video contents. The channel also features educational and informational programs, lectures, documentaries, news as well as entertainment all in line with Islamic ethos, and reflecting the diversity of thought within the Muslim world.

IIPC TV owns a state of the art recording and studio facilities for the production of its own contents and broadcasting.

Criticisms

Many Orthodox Muslims criticize Shaikh for propagating an unorthodox view regarding the Hadith, rejecting them and holding them in contempt.

Also, he is known to promote his short studies with the prolific debater, Ahmad Deedat, as his main credential, despite only spending a marginal duration in his company.

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