Abobaker Mojadidi

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Abobaker Mojadidi (

Tariqah, uncles, and 140 other male relatives are unknown till this day. They are presumed to have been killed by the Soviet-backed forces.[3]

It is said that Abobaker's grandfather had been informed that government forces planned an attack on the family, and was asked to leave the country for his own safety. In response, he said, "A Father never leaves his children and home in harm's way. Afghanistan is my home and Afghans are my children." The Martyrdom of the entire Mojadidi Family, a spiritual and religious family has been called the second Karbala (Karbala-e-Sani).

Lineage

Abobaker Mojadidi is a direct descendant of the second Khalifah of

Logar, Afghanistan
.

Ustadh Abobaker Mojadidi's direct forefathers were all religious scholars and spiritual heads of the Naqshbandi-Mojadidi Tariqa. His great-grandfather Fazl Omar 'Nurul Mashaw'ikh' Mojadidi was known as the Kingmaker of Afghanistan, crowning

Zahir Shah. "The Naqshbandi Shaykhs, the Mujaddidis, became the most prominent, politically involved religious leaders in Afghanistan in the twentieth century." (Islam and Politics in Afghanistan Page 51 (Asta Olessen).[4]

Migration

After months in captivity, the Mojadidi women and children were given amnesty and freed from prison. Abobaker Mojadidi's mother migrated from Afghanistan to Pakistan and eventually to America. Abobaker Mojadidi was 4 years old when they settled in America. He was raised by his mother in a home with four other siblings. In America, Abobaker Mojadidi began his efforts towards justice and peace at an early age. While attending

Jummah prayers in an American high school system. Several fellow high school students converted to Islam under Mojadidi.[5]

Education

Abobaker Mojadidi has studied under distinguished traditional Afghan scholars or

Harakat-Inqilab-i-Islami
), and others. He also holds a Bachelors Of Science degree in Tele-Communications and Project Management.

Socio-Political

Abobaker Mojadidi is involved in various organizations and activities. He had founded and heads a non-profit organization called LEAD that has been working at various levels; from charitable/humanitarian works to advocacy for balanced US foreign policy in Afghanistan,[6] to helping curb the wave of Islamophobia in America. Abobaker Mojadidi recently condemned the violence and forced deportation of 1.6 million Afghan refugees from Pakistan, calling it a humanitarian crisis and urged Pakistan to work with international humanitarian organisations to ensure an effective and dignified resettlement process of Afghan refugees and to abstain from using unnecessary force and violence against innocent Afghan civilians.[7]


Abobaker Mojadidi has organized workshops, small and large scale community dialogues and events focusing on behavioral health wellness, including domestic violence, youth violence, gang activity, substance abuse; interfaith exchange, and intercultural peaceful existence. He also works in the field of real estate investments, and tech in the

Masajid and universities. Mojadidi is passionate about social justice and has led and organized many community events.[8]
[9]

Advocacy against military airstrikes and civilian casualties

Abobaker Mojadidi has aggressively advocated against

Predator drone
military airstrikes and has been a vocal critic against civilian casualties in Afghanistan.

The Naqshbandi-Mojadidi Sufi Tariqah

Abobaker Mojadidi (حضرت ابوبکر مجددی) is working to bring about peace and unity in Afghanistan and across the globe. Abobaker Mojadidi is a leading spiritual figure of the Naqshbandi-Mojaddidi Sufi Tariqah.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Tariqa Naqshbandi Mojadidi (Afghanistan)". Aslama.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  2. ^ "Islam, Afghanistan, & Unity Campaign Part II - Afghan Peace, Justice, & Unity Trip". YouTube.com. 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  3. ^ The Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS), Islam and Politics in Afghanistan Page 275 (Asta Olessen)
  4. ^ Islam and Politics in Afghanistan Page. 51 (Asta Olessen)
  5. ^ Lori Olszewski (1995-04-08). "Ethnic Respect at Fremont School / Public conversion ceremony part of student peace plan". SFGate.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  6. ^ "NBC News 4 (kron) News Coverages of the recent Massacre of Afghan civilians by US Soldiers". YouTube.com. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  7. ^ [UN, int'l community urged to condemn, halt Pakistan deportation of Afghans https://www.business-standard.com/amp/world-news/un-int-l-community-urged-to-condemn-halt-pakistan-deportation-of-afghans-123110100096_1.html?shem=iosie "UN, int'l community urged to condemn, halt Pakistan deportation of Afghans"]. Business Standard. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  8. ^ Triantafyllidis, Vassilis (2012-03-17). "Afghan Americans mourn their dead and seek justice - Fremont". Demotix.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-02. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  9. ^ "Afghan-Americans watch election unfold". abc7news.com. 2009-08-20. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
  10. ^ "Working towards Afghan Unity & Peace-Afghanistan". YouTube.com. 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2015-03-29.