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in 1972. The World Islamic Mission has grown to serve Muslims across Europe, the United States of America, North America, Africa, and Asia. The headquarters of World Islamic Mission is in Manchester, UK.

Mission

Its aim is to spread the true teachings of Islam in the light of Hadiths and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. In this regard it is active in at least 24 countries around the world. It aims to promote Islamic knowledge, enhance social development, spread the message of Islam, and inculcate sincere love and respect for Prophet Muhammad.

Leaders

The movement is led by

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as one of the "500 Most Influential Muslims in the World". Shahid Raza OBE, an Islamic scholar is another leader of the Mission. He was born on 13 December 1950 in Fatahpur, India. At the invitation of the management council of Islamic Centre Leicester, he arrived in the UK in February 1978 and joined the centre to serve as its Head Imam. He moved in 1984 to London. He is also Executive Secretary and Registrar of The Muslim Law (Shariah) Council UK.

References

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