|
Masih
Masih is Arabic for ' Christ' or ' Messiah'. Christians, Muslims and members of related religions use Masih as a religious title for Jesus of Nazareth. Also spelled Mesih or Maseeh, it is used as a proper name in many languages. The term also appears in the Christian name Abdul Masih ("Servant of Christ"). Historical * Dionysius bar Masih (died 1204), leader of the Syriac Orthodox Church * Mesih Pasha (died 1501), Ottoman Grand Admiral and later Grand Vizier * Mesihi of Prishtina ( 1470–1512), Ottoman poet * Hadim Mesih Pasha (died 1589), Ottoman Grand Vizier Given name * Bir Masih Saunta (born 1969), Indian politician * Masih Alinejad (born 1976), Iranian journalist and writer * Masih Masihnia (born 1955), Iranian football player * Masih Saighani (born 1986), Afghan football player * Masih Ullah Barakzai (born 1990), Afghan football player * Masih Zahedi (born 1993), Iranian football player * Muhammad Masihullah Khan (1911/1912–1992), Indian Deobandi Islamic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iqbal Masih
Iqbal Masih (; 1 January 1983 – 16 April 1995) was a Christianity in Pakistan, Pakistani Christian child labourer and activist who campaigned against abusive Child labour in Pakistan, child labour in Pakistan. He was assassinated on 16 April 1995. On 23 March 2022 (Pakistan Day), he was posthumously awarded the Civil decorations of Pakistan, Tamgha-e-Shujaat by the government of Pakistan. Family background and bonded labour Iqbal Masih was born on 1 January 1983 in Muridke, a village outside of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan, into a poor Catholic Church, Catholic Christian family. His parents were Saif Masih, a labourer, and Inayat Bibi, who worked as a house cleaner. Saif later abandoned the family, leaving Inayat to work and Iqbal's older sisters to take care of him and his siblings. In 1986, Saif Masih was to marry off one of his sons but he lacked savings and was unable to finance this: banks would not provide loans while government aid programs were few ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masih Alinejad
Masih Alinejad (, born Masoumeh Alinejad-Ghomikolayi (), September 11, 1976) is an Iranian Americans, Iranian-American journalist, author, and women's rights activist. Alinejad works as a presenter/producer at Voice of America Persian News Network, a correspondent for Radio Farda, a frequent contributor for Manoto television, and a contributing editor for ''IranWire''. Alinejad focuses on criticism of the status of human rights in Iran, especially women's rights in Iran, women's rights. ''Time (magazine), Time'' magazine named her among its 2023 honorees for Women of the Year. Alinejad lives in exile in New York City; she has won several awards, including the 2015 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy women's rights award, the Omid Journalism Award from the Mehdi Semsar Foundation, and a "Highly Commended" AIB Media Excellence Awards, AIB Media Excellence Award. She released a memoir in 2018 titled ''The Wind in My Hair'' that deals with her experiences growing up in Iran, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masih (name)
Masih (), also spelled Mesih or Maseeh, is a name of Arabic origin which means 'Messiah' or 'Christ'. The word is the Arabic form of the Hebrew title () or the Greek title (), meaning "anointed one". It is used as a name and title for Jesus in the Quran, and is also the common word used by Arab Christians for Christ. Masih is also a common Christian surname in India and Pakistan (, ). Some people in India and Pakistan have adopted the surname Masih after their conversion to Christianity. In Mughal India (1526–1857), Christians such as the Bourbons of India were honoured with the title Masih. Historical * Dionysius bar Masih (died 1204), leader of the Syriac Orthodox Church *Mesih Pasha (died 1501), Ottoman Grand Admiral and later Grand Vizier * Mesihi of Prishtina ( 1470–1512), Ottoman poet * Hadim Mesih Pasha (died 1589), Ottoman Grand Vizier Modern Given name * Bir Masih Saunta (born 1969), Indian politician * Masih Alinejad (born 1976), Iranian journalist and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shazia Masih
Shazia Masih (May 20, 1997 – January 22, 2010) was a young girl from Pakistan's Christian community. Near her 12th birthday, she was hired to work as a house maid in the home of the former President of the Lahore Bar Association, Chaudhry Naeem. After eight months of employment in Naeem's home, she was found dead with marks of alleged torture on her body. Masih's case was brought into the limelight by the unusual circumstances of her death. The case initially garnered widespread media attention in Pakistan and around the world. Allegations of rape, torture and inhuman treatment were leveled against Naeem's family based on the original autopsy report. Naeem and his family were charged with murder. However, they were acquitted at trial because the original autopsy report was not presented. Instead a newer medical report was presented that said Masih died of a skin disease. In addition, the police presented confusing and conflicting statements from witnesses at trial. The verdict in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dionysius Bar Masih
Dionysius bar Masih was an illegitimate Maphrian of the East of the Syriac Orthodox Church, and rivalled Gregorius Jacob, the legitimate Maphrian, from 1189 until his death in 1204.Moosa (2008) Karim Bar Masih was a member of the family of Jabir, which was originally from Tagrit, but had moved to Mosul due to Islamic persecution in the 11th century. Bar Masih became a monk at the Monastery of Mar Mattai and later supported Theodore bar Wahbun, an illegitimate patriarch who led a faction within the church that were displeased with Michael I Rabo, Patriarch of Antioch and head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, and his strict implementation of church canons. In 1189, Bar Masih travelled to Mardin, the patriarchal see, and bribed Abu al-Qasim Hasan, the governor of Amid, for his permission to seize control of the see and ordain Theodore Bar Wahbun as patriarch. Bishop Ibrahim of Amid, a supporter of Bar Wahbun, was sent to deliver the news to Bar Wahbun, but Hasan's death and succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masih Saighani
Masih Saighani (Dari language, Dari: مسیح سیغانی; born 22 September 1986) is an Afghan professional association football, footballer who plays as a defender for German club Türk Gücü Friedberg in Hessenliga, and the Afghanistan national team. Club career Aizawl On 26 August 2017, Saighani signed for the I-League Champions, Aizawl F.C. This was his first football experience outside Germany where he had been playing since 2004. Masih made his debut for Aizawl in the Mizoram Premier League versus Mizoram Police FC. His I-League debut came vs. East Bengal F.C. in a 2–2 draw. In the following game vs. Churchill Brothers S.C., he was adjudged the Man of the Match for his solid display in defense & playmaking attributes after Aizawl F.C. beat Churchill Brothers S.C. 1–0. Masih made his continental debut for Aizawl F.C. vs. Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. in the AFC Champions League Qualifiers. The I-League Champions were beaten down 3–1 but Masih & his club's performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Masih
Michael Masih (born 7 June 1985) is a Pakistani former footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Masih played for Pakistan Army throughout his career from 2003 until 2011, winning the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Pakistan Premier League title. He also participated in the AFC President's Cup with the club. International career Masih earned his first international cap against Nepal in a friendly in 2008. His scored his first goal against Chinese Taipei in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. He remained an unused substitute in a friendly later in October 2008 against Malaysia. Personal life Masih hails from Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. He is one of the Christian footballers to play for Pakistan. Career statistics International :''Scores and results list Pakistan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Masih goal.'' Honours With Pakistan Army FC *Pakistan Premier League The Pakistan Premier League (PPL; ) is a Pakistani semi-professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Masihullah Khan
Muhammad Masihullah Khan Sherwani Jalalabadi (; 1911/1912 – 13 November 1992) was an Indian Deobandi Islamic scholar known as an authority in Sufism. He was among the senior '' authorised disciples'' of Ashraf Ali Thanwi, who gave him the title Masīh al-Ummah ('). Early life and education Muhammad Masihullah Khan was born in 1329 or 1330 AH (1911/1912) in Sarai Barla, a village in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India. His family was of the Sherwani tribe, a Sayyid tribe of Pathans. His father's name was Saeed Khan. He was known for piety in his youth, and he often sat in the company of scholars and Sufis. He developed a close companionship with Muhammad Ilyas Kandhalvi, who introduced him to the books and lectures of Ashraf Ali Thanwi. He received his early and secondary education in Barla, Aligarh, and enrolled in Darul Uloom Deoband in 1347 AH (1929 AD) and graduated from there in 1349 AH (1931 AD). He continued there for another two years after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakesh Masih
Rakesh Masih (born 18 March 1987) is an Indian football player who currently plays for Tollygunge Agragami in the Calcutta Football League. Career Masih spent four years at the Tata Football Academy and was regarded as one of the best cadets of his batch. While at the TFA, Masih earned a call up to the India Under-23 side in 2007 and played in the 2008 Olympic qualifiers. In 2008, he signed for the Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and had a wonderful season. The Punjab born player can play both as a central defender and in central midfield because of his strong build and good heading ability. Then-Mohun Bagan coach Karim Bencherifa used him in central midfield alongside the experienced Marcos Pereira and the two formed one of the best central midfield partnerships in the 2008–09 I-League campaign. Masih was instrumental in Bagan's record breaking ten match winning run in the league and the Federation Cup triumph that season. In January 2009, Masih made his international debut in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Messiah
In Abrahamic religions, a messiah or messias (; , ; , ; ) is a saviour or liberator of a group of people. The concepts of '' mashiach'', messianism, and of a Messianic Age originated in Judaism, and in the Hebrew Bible, in which a ''mashiach'' is a king or High Priest traditionally anointed with holy anointing oil. In Judaism, ''Ha-mashiach'' (), often referred to as ' (), is a fully human non-deity Jewish leader, physically descended via a human genetic father of an unbroken paternal Davidic line through King David and King Solomon. He will accomplish predetermined things in a future arrival, including the unification of the tribes of Israel, the gathering of all Jews to '' Eretz Israel'', the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, the ushering in of a Messianic Age of global universal peace, and the annunciation of the world to come. The Greek translation of Messiah is ''Khristós'' (), anglicized as ''Christ''. It occurs 41 times in the Septuagint and 529 times in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Masih (other)
Abdul Masih or Abdelmassih () is a male given name or surname used by Arabic-speaking Christians. It may refer to: * Abd al-Masih ibn Ishaq al-Kindi, author of the medieval dialogue ''Apology of al-Kindy'' * Abd al-Masih (martyr) (died 390), Syrian Christian saint * Abd al-Masih (martyr), also called Qays al-Ghassani, (died 9th century), Eastern Orthodox saint * Ignatius Abdulmasih I (1662–1686), Syriac Orthodox patriarch of Antioch * Abdul Masih (missionary) (1776–1827), Indian Christian missionary * Abd al-Masih Salib al-Masudi (1848–1935), Egyptian monk and author * Ignatius Abd al-Masih II, (1854–1915), Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, 1895–1903 * Abd al-Masih al-Antaki (1874–1923), Syrian intellectual and journalist * Abd al-Masih Haddad (1890–1963), Syrian writer of the Mahjar movement and journalist * Abdel Messih El-Makari (1892–1963), Egyptian Coptic Orthodox monk and priest * Halim Abdul Messieh El-Dabh (1921–2017), Egyptian-American musici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masih Zahedi
Masih Zahedi (); is an Iranian Association football, footballer who plays for Iranian club Mes Rafsanjan F.C., Mes Rafsanjan as a Defender (association football), defender. Club career Paykan He started his career with Paykan F.C., Paykan from youth levels. Shahrdari Ardabil Zahedi joined Shahrdari Ardabil F.C., Shahrdari Ardabil in summer 2013, and helped them gain promotion to the 2014–15 Azadegan League. Saipa Zahedi joined Saipa F.C., Saipa in summer 2014. He made his debut for Saipa on 4 December 2014 against Naft Masjed Soleyman F.C., Naft MIS as a starter. Club career statistics References External links Masih ZahediaPersianLeague.comMasih ZahediaIranLeague.ir 1993 births Living people Iranian men's footballers Paykan F.C. players Saipa F.C. players Footballers from Karaj Men's association football defenders Shahrdari Ardabil F.C. players Mes Rafsanjan F.C. players Machine Sazi F.C. players Gostaresh Foulad F.C. players 21st-century Iranian sportsmen {{Ira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
