International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam facts for kids

The International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam (ASI) is a group based in Pakistan. Its name in Urdu is Urdu: عالمی روحانی تحریک انجمن سرفروشان ِ اسلام. Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi started this movement in 1980. The main office, or headquarters, is located in Kotri, near Hyderabad, in the Sindh region of Pakistan.

What is ASI's Goal?

The main goal of the International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam is to share the idea of love for God. They want to reach everyone, no matter their caste, creed, nation, or religion.

How ASI Spreads Its Message

To share their message, Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi visited many different places of worship. He went to Mosques, Imam Bargahs, churches, Hindu temples, and Sikh temples. This helped him connect with people from various backgrounds.

How ASI is Organized

The International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam has two main parts. One part is for men, and the other is for women. Mrs. Gulzar leads the women's group. Mr. Wasi Muhammad Qureshi is the president of the men's group. Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi chose him for this role. Gohar Shahi himself is the main leader, known as the Patron-in-Chief.

Who Started ASI?

When Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi began the movement in 1980, it had only five original members. These people are called the founding members. They helped start the International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam. Their names are:

• Muhammad Arif Memon (who has passed away)
• Wasi Muhammad Qureshi
• Dr. Abdul Qayoom Shaikh (who has passed away)
• Muhammad Anwar Qadri
• Maulana Saeed Ahmed Qadri

You can find more information at Sarfrosh.org.

Images for kids

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  Shahi at an event at Imam Bargah-e-Noor-e-Iman Mosque, in Karachi, Pakistan. He is seen here speaking to two religious clerics from different sects within Islam: Shia Islam and Sunni Islam.

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  Pakistani adherents of Shahi burning their passports during a protest in India (April 2007).