Honorable Credentials
The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2011 Book
The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2011 Book Acknowledged 2 years [2010-2011] in a row under Category "Preachers & Spiritual Guides" Preachers rely on charisma to inspire millions through multimedia while spiritual guides traditionally teach through live study circles and individualized directives to their disciples. This is what it says in the book about Mohammad Shaikh Karachi, Pakistan "Shaikh, Mohammad" As the founder of the International Islamic Propagation Center (IIPC), (a da'wa organization based in Karachi), Pakistan, Mohammad Shaikh is well-known as an influential public speaker.He has given numerous lectures on the Qur'an and also founded the English-language IIPC TV channel which broadcasts to viewers across the globe. He was ranked 4th most influential Muslim in the world on a public poll by Reuters in 2009.
(Photo: "The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2011" by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Aman Jordan. http://rissc.jo/ )
The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2010 Book
This recognition on account of his life-long dedication to Islam where he was voted as the 4th Most Influential Muslim in the World in an online poll conducted by Reuters - Faithworld in 2009 Mohammad Shaikh is selected after TOP 50 as the ONLY PREACHER from all over the world to secure Runners-Up position in the book.
This is what it says in the book about Mohammad Shaikh Karachi, Pakistan
"Shaikh, Mohammad [new]
Founder of the International Islamic Propagation Center (IIPC), a da'wa organization based in Karachi, Pakistan, Mohammad Shaikh is well-known as an influential public speaker.
He has given numerous lectures on the Qur'an and also founded the English-language IIPC TV channel which broadcasts to viewers across the globe. He was ranked 4th most influential Muslim in the world on a public poll by Reuters in 2009."
(Photo: "The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2010" by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Aman Jordan. http://rissc.jo/ )
Ranked 4th Most Influential Muslim in the World on a public poll by Reuters in 2009
Reuters conducted an independent online poll on its blog named Faithworld in 2009 to find out "Who is The Most Influential Muslims in the world for the year 2010." This online poll has been conducted on the platform of Reuters to find out the public views and suggestions about the nominations and candidates to be included in the book - 2010 Edition." The online poll has been closed after more than 1.8 million votes. In this online poll Mohammad Shaikh from Karachi, Pakistan got over 150 thousand votes and secured 4th Rank Worldwide.
http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2009/11/17/poll-the-worlds-top-500-muslims-read-and-vote/
(Photo: Reuters blog Faithworld, 2010/Screenshot)
Certificate in Comparative Studies
In 1988, Mohammad Shaikh was selected by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat to undergo training on Daw'ah and comparative religion at the IPCI in Durban, South Africa. He was the only candidate from Pakistan and was joined by 29 other Daee's from around the globe. At the completion of this Dawah and Comparative Religion training Mohammad Shaikh was awarded a certificate from IPCI presented by the honorable Sheikh Ahmed Deedat in Durban, South Africa.
(Photo: Mohammad Shaikh receiving certificate from Sheikh Ahmed Deedat. Location: IPCI. Durban, South Africa.)
