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Aqeel Qureshi
Aqeel ( Arabic: عَقِيْل) is an Arabic male given name, which means "knowledgeable", "intelligent", or "wise".''Quranic Names: Authentic Islamic Baby Names''"Aqeel" Retrieved on 10 January 2016. An alternative spelling is Aqil. The name may refer to: Historical * Aqil ibn Abi Talib ( – 670 or 683), cousin and companion of the prophet Muhammad; brother of Ali Modern * Aqeel Abbas Jafari (born 1957), Pakistani writer * Aqeel Ahmed (director) (born 1987), British filmmaker * Aqeel Ahmed (cricketer) (born 1982), Pakistani cricketer * Aqeel Karim Dhedhi (born 1957), Pakistani businessman * Aqeel Khan (born 1980), Pakistani tennis player * Aqeel Rehman (born 1985), Austrian squash player * Aqiil Gopee (born 1997), Mauritian writer and poet * DJ Aqeel, Indian DJ, singer and composer References {{given name Arabic masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic Language
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is the language of literature, official documents, and formal written m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic languages, Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arabs, Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard Prestige (sociolinguistics), prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as First language, mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqil Ibn Abi Talib
ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib (lit. "Aqil the Son of Abu Talib"; full name , ar, أبو يزيد عقيل بن أبي طالب بن عبد المطّلب بن هاشم), , was a cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad () and an older brother of Ali () and Ja'far ibn Abi Talib ().. Having fought on the side of the Qurayshi rulers of Mecca against Muhammad and the early Muslims, he converted to Islam a few years before the death of the prophet . Under the second caliph Umar (), he was appointed a position as an expert in the genealogy of the Quraysh. During the rivalry between his brother Ali (who reigned as the fourth caliph until his death ) and Mu'awiya (the first Umayyad caliph, ) Aqil first chose the side of his brother, but later may have deserted him in favor of Mu'awiya, as the latter offered him better financial incentives. He was noted by later authors for his eloquence as well as for transmitting a number of hadith. Due to his close kinship with both Muhammad and with Ali, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Abbas Jafari
Aqeel Abbas Jafri ( ur, ) (born August 10, 1957 in Karachi, Pakistan), is a Pakistani writer, poet and architect and chief editor of Urdu Dictionary Board in Pakistan. Works Jafri spent 20 years compiling and writing Pakistan Chronicle, which was published in 2010. The book has rare photographs and accounts of historic events from August 14, 1947 (Independence Day of Pakistan Pakistan Establishment Day (colloquially the Fourteenth of August) is a state holiday in Pakistan commemorating the nation's establishment from the United Kingdom on 14 August 1947, establishing the Dominion of Pakistan. Pakistan came into ...) to March 31, 2010. This book reads like a fact-sheet on Pakistani events with over 4000 pictures on its 1,080 pages. References External links Pakistan Chronicle an encyclopaedic account of Pakistan history {{DEFAULTSORT:Jafri, Aqeel Abbas 1957 births Living people Writers from Karachi Architects from Karachi Journalists from Karachi Pakist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Ahmed (director)
Aqeel Ahmed (born 14 July 1987), also known by his birthname Mohammed Aqeel Ahmed or M Aqeel Ahmed, is a British film writer and director, as well as founder of his own creative, film & video production company, Ahmco. He is known for his comic short films and animations, usually highlighting social problems and situations. His student short film, Alienated (2008), a visual-effects film about an alien trying to be accepted on Earth, was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts Festival 2008, and is up for awards. Filmography *''How to be a Superhero'' (2007), Director *''Alienated'' (2008), Director *''Shattered Pieces'' (2009), Director Shattered Pieces In 2009, Ahmed completed a 15-minute short film entitled Shattered Pieces, about a man waking up to find London destroyed. It was shown in film festivals domestically as well as internationally. In 2010, he uploaded a remastered version of the film (with new colour grading and visual effects) to the popular video sharing site, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Ahmed (cricketer)
Aqeel Ahmed (born 1 October 1982) is a Pakistani cricketer. Ahmed is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break. He was born in Faisalabad, Punjab. Ahmed made his first-class debut for Faisalabad in the 1999–00 season against Islamabad. He followed this up by making his List A debut in the same season against the Water and Power Development Authority. Ahmed has played for a number of teams in Pakistan since making his debut, representing the Water and Power Development Authority between 2000–01 and 2008–09 and Faisalabad Wolves, who alongside the main Faisalabad team he currently represents. To date he has played 51 first-class matches and 47 List A matches. A bowler, Ahmed has taken nearly 200 wickets in first-class cricket and over 50 in List A cricket. In 2003, he had a taste of county cricket in England when he joined Devon, playing a single List A match in the 1st round of the 2004 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was played in 2003 against Suffo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Karim Dhedhi
Aqeel Karim Dhedhi ( ur, ; born 18 July 1957) is a Pakistani business tycoon and stock trader who is the founder and chairman of the AKD Group. The umbrella of AKD Group includes Financial Services, Real Estate, Telecom, Infrastructure and Natural Resources. Early life and career Dhedhi's father was Haji Abdul Karim Dhedhi, a prominent businessman. His family are Kutiyana Memons who migrated to Pakistan in 1947, originating from Junagadh. Dhedhi completed his schooling at Karachi and initiated his career by taking part in export business with his brother. He started cotton business projects when he was in seventh class. He started trading at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in 1976. in 1984, he built his own office in Karachi Stock Exchange. Karachi Stock Exchange Dhedhi has been a stockbroker at the KSE since 1986. Prior to this, he spent 13 years managing his father's brokerage commercial projects. He was on the board of the KSE in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2001. In November 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Khan
Aqeel Khan (born 30 January 1980, in Karachi) is a Pakistani tennis player. He is the current Pakistani number one and National Champion. His favourite surface is Grass. He is coached by Pakistani tennis coach Jamil Khan, who is his father. Aqeel Khan is sponsored by Jaffer Brothers (Jaffer Group of Companies). Career His career highlights include helping the Pakistan Davis Cup team defeat favourites, New Zealand Davis Cup team, New Zealand, in the Davis Cup, by beating Simon Rea (tennis), Simon Rea, 7–6(5), 2–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2 in the fifth rubber; and reaching the Davis Cup World Group play-offs against Chile Davis Cup team, Chile in Santiago, Chile, Santiago. Despite the potential to move further up the rankings, opportunities have been limited due to a lack of funds, and not enough ITF tournaments being played in Pakistan. It means he has to travel to India to play matches. Aqeel Khan was involved in the longest-known Davis Cup tiebreak to date when losing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqeel Rehman
Aqeel Rehman (born September 12, 1985) is a professional squash player who represents Austria Austria, , bar, Östareich officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in the southern part of Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, one of which is the capital, Vienna, the most populous .... He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 81 in May 2013. References External links * * * Austrian squash players Living people 1985 births Sportspeople from Salzburg {{Squash-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aqiil Gopee
Aqiil Gopee (born 22 June 1997) is a Mauritian writer and poet. His first book, La Pièce, was published in April 2012 by Edilivre Paris, after reception of a jury mention in the Prix du Livre d'Or 2011 competition organised by the Municipality of Quatre-Bornes and presided over by Ananda Devi. Two other books, Fantômes (prefaced by Ananda Devi) and Orgasmes (a collection of poems) came out in 2013, and in 2014, he was proclaimed laureate of the Prix du jeune écrivain de langue française in France for his short-story 'Loup et Rouge', a re-writing of the tale of the Little Red Riding Hood, and subsequently invited to the Salon du Livre de Paris to attend the 'Écrire à 20 ans' debate. Other awards include The S.I.C.O.M Youth Excellence Award For The Promotion of Literature (2014) and The Prix Jean-Fanchette des Jeunes (2015). His texts are studied at the University of Mauritius. Published works * La Pièce, ''novel'', Edilivre, 2012 * Les Hurleuses, ''short-story'', Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Aqeel
DJ Aqeel (born Aqeel Ali) is an Indian DJ and composer. Biography Family Aqeel married Farah Khan Ali, who is the daughter of actor Sanjay Khan, and is the sister of the Bollywood actor Zayed Khan, in 1999. The couple have two children. Nightclubs owned He used to own the Hype Nightclub in Atria Mall in Worli, Mumbai, also in Delhi's Hotel Shangri-La and in Ludhiana known as Urban Hara (Hype). Discography Singles and collaborations * Shake It Daddy Mix77 * Tu Hai Wahi * 'Fanaa for you' in the movie Fanaa * 'My Dil Goes Mmmm (English Club Mix)' and 'My Dil Goes Mmmm (Instrumental)' in the movie Salaam Namaste * Gal Ban Gayi Remix T-Series * Ek Do Teen (remix) for movie : Desi Magic * "Ye Waada Raha (remix)" * "Nihaal Ho Gayi (remix)" * "Aap Se Mausiiquii (Tropical Mix)" for Album Aap Se Mausiiquii ''Aap Se Mausiiquii'' is the second album by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. While the title track and "Menu Kehn De" were released in November and the whol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
