Biography
Farid Ahmed is a distinguished Islamic scholar, author, and community leader based in New Zealand. With over three decades of experience in Islamic education and outreach, he has become a respected voice for peace, understanding, and spiritual growth.
Born with a deep passion for knowledge, Farid pursued extensive studies in Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and history. His work focuses on bridging the gap between traditional Islamic wisdom and the challenges of the modern world.
As an author, he has published numerous books that provide practical guidance for Muslims living in contemporary societies. His articles and blogs are widely read for their insightful analysis of social issues through an Islamic lens.
Farid is also a dedicated educator, known for his engaging lectures and videos that simplify complex theological concepts for diverse audiences. He is a strong advocate for interfaith dialogue and community harmony, working tirelessly to foster mutual respect among people of all faiths.
Through the Farid Ahmad Collection, he continues his mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational resources that inspire positive change and spiritual enlightenment.
Farid’s Publications
A collection of spiritual insights, academic research, and educational resources dedicated to spreading the message of peace and understanding in Islam.
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The Spirit of Qurbani Sacrifice
Qurbani is sacrificing the animal in the name of Allah and for the pleasure of Him. The Holy Quran describes, “And to every nation We have appointed rites (of sacrifice), so that they might celebrate the Name of Allah over the food He gave them from animals (fit for sacrifice). But your Ilaah (God) is One;…
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Objectives of fasting in fasting month
Fasting is a divine prescription with great objectives. Muslims fast to achieve those objectives to become righteous people because righteousness is the solutions for problems in our lives. Allah loves those who are righteous. Let us look at few objectives of fasting briefly: One, to learn Taqwa. Taqwa is the fear of accountability in the…
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Philosophy of Fasting
Why did Allah prescribe hunger and thirst for HIS beloved servants during the Month of Ramadan? We can’t answer this question wisely without understanding the wisdom behind it. This book “Philosophy of Fasting – in the month of Ramadan” is to increase understanding around the divine prescription of fasting. Fasting in the month of Ramadan…
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Anger Control in Islam
For this book, “Anger control in Islam,” all the praises and thanks be to Allah for HIS kindness on me. A few years ago, I delivered a few Khutbahs’ in An-Nur Masjid in Christchurch on anger control, and then the idea to write a book about it came to my mind. I pursued my wish…
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You are my Angel
You are my Angel! Did anyone ever tell you, “You are my angel”. If you do not remember, then your mother might have said that in your childhood. Children are often called angels, and many parents tell their story to their children about angels. In every society if you look for children’s books in the…
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Our Martyrs in Christchurch Graveyard
The date 15 March 2019 feels as if it was yesterday. That day through someone’s cruelty, Allah accepted 51 martyrs from two mosques in Christchurch. The holy mosques floors were coloured with pure and holy blood from peaceful Muslim worshippers. The entire world was shocked to see what hate could do. On the other hand,…