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something that gives those less fortunate than him a shelter and food to eat. I found it difficult to believe that a man who comes across so calm and gentle is actually a black belt holder in Martial Arts!! Not only that he also writes and recites poetry and sings beautifully. This gives a very pleasant message to other Muslims who are confused by the very strict and formidable stance taken by the newly selfappointed custodians of Islam that all singing and other artistic activity is anti-Islam. This is despite the fact that Muslims throughout history have always been highly refined and sophisticated people who enjoyed and are renowned for their contribution to the arts, literature and poetry. And he mixes freely with veiled and unveiled women and respects both because his Islam teaches him to respect ALL women unconditionally. And his conduct shows that he understands the underlying meaning of the concept of Hijaab and that it is for both men and women both must show it in their demeanour and interaction with each other. He treats everyone with respect and consideration. I thought he had written 17 books and when I said this casually in front of him, he didnt correct me. It was only when Mubarak mentioned it that I realised that Mr Shah has written 68 books in total!!! He is obviously a brain box yet so simple in appearance. There is a humility about him which is not rehearsed but genuine. My Naani used to say that about humble people jis perr par sab se zyaada phal hota hai wo sab se zyaada jhuka hua hota hai After meeting Mr Shah I know what she meant!! Farhat Abbas Shah is good news that has come from Pakistan. He is a wonderful role-model for Muslims. He is someone who challenges all the stereotypes about Muslims and Pakistanis and forces you to wonder whether they are even true. It makes one wonder whether he is properly representative of many other Muslims rather than the lunatics we are told about every day who represent the new Muslim. And God knows we need some positive role models like him to come forward from the Muslim and Pakistani world. At the end of the event even the great Lord Ahmad, quite a role-model himself went out of his way to present him with more than just biscuits (which he kindly and generously presents to a lot of people) from the House of Lords which shows that even the good Lord Sahib was genuinely impressed by his very demure personality. So it was really wonderful to see Farhat Abbas Shah in the House of Lords he really deserves the honours that have been bestowed upon him.