Centre for Peace and Spirituality

Centre for Peace and Spirituality (CPS International)

Formation	2001
Headquarters	New Delhi
Founder	Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Website	www.cpsglobal.org

Members of CPS International with founder Wahiduddin Khan at 2019 Quran Conference, New Delhi

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

• Wahiduddin Khan, Founder ^[11]
• Saniyasnain Khan, Trustee and Secretary ^[12]
• Rajat Malhotra, International Global Coordinator ^[13]
• Prof. Farida Khanam, Chairperson
• Dr Maria Khan, Affiliated with CPS Global
• [14]

References

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