Cult, By Definition & Practice || By Younus AlGohar

His Holiness Younus AlGohar explains what it means to be a cult, why MFI is most certainly not a cult, and why Wahhabism is the prime example of a cult.

Main points:

- Messiah Foundation International does not represent one religion; we don't follow any religion but we respect all religions, all prophets and messengers. We have embraced spirituality, the core of all religions.

- Lord Ra Riaz Gohar Shahi has taught us not to reject anyone who people believe to be a friend of God. Lord Ra Riaz broadened our thinking. We believe God can appoint anyone as his friend; he isn't restricted by limitations of any religion.

- We are not a cult. A cult is a group of extremists. They are emotionally and intellectually blind. They close their eyes, mind and heart; they blindly follow their leader. MFI represents spiritual doctrine of Lord Ra Riaz, but that's not it. We also represent Jesus's doctrine. We appreciate Moses's, Mohammad's and Abraham's teachings. Our institution of spirituality isn't circumambulating around one person. If we were a cult, we wouldn't respect any prophet, messenger or law - because members of a cult are not allowed to appreciate anyone else besides their leader.

- We promote love. Some Muslims talk bad about Lord Ra Riaz, but we don’t react. All we say is, 'That's your understanding.' When we talk about Lord Ra Riaz in front of others, we are simply sharing our beliefs with them; we are not forcing them to believe it

- When you reach a point in your belief where you're ready to give your life, that's the beginning of a cult. Thus also the point where intolerance reaches its peak. Members of MFI don't give their lives away for any reason. We are introducing to you internal and eternal life with the touch of love.

- There are three main characteristics of a cult: every cult is exclusive, secretive and authoritarian. The prime example of a cult taken to the extreme is Wahhabism.