Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is an Islamic spiritual scholar who has adopted peace as the mission of his life. Born in 1925 at Azamgarh in India, he is well versed in both classical Islamic learning and modern science. In the course of his research, the  Maulana came to the conclusion that the need of the hour was to present Islamic teachings in the style and language of the present day.

His life since then has been devoted to the development of a complete ideology of peace. Having studied Islam from the original Arabic scriptures, the Maulana has presented to the world the ‘real’ face of Islam based on peace, tolerance and co-existence.

In 1976, he established the Islamic Centre in New Delhi, India. Al-Risala, the voice of the mission in Urdu language and The Spiritual Message in English are regularly published as monthly periodicals.

 
He has authored over 200 books on Islam, prophetic wisdom and peaceful co-existence in a multi-ethnic society. The latest work to his credit is The Ideology of Peace, which not only offers a peaceful solution to the terrorism menace, but also helps people understand the concept of peace in Islam. To cater to the quest of inquisitive minds and to connoisseurs of spiritual pursuit, in 2001 the Maulana established the Centre for Peace and Spirituality. The Centre under his patronage and inspired by his spiritual wisdom, focuses on unleashing the spiritual potential of an individual. As a result, the seeker embarks on a journey that elevates his consciousness by allowing the intellect to discover and acknowledge the Creation Plan of his Creator.

The Maulana received the “Demiurgus International Peace Award 2002” for his outstanding achievements in strengthening peace among nations, developing a complete ideology of peace and presenting Islamic teachings in the style and language of the present day. The International Federation has also awarded him the title of Ambassador of Peace for World Peace, Korea.

At that time, in 1992, when the atmosphere was so highly charged throughout the country, he felt the necessity to convince people of the need to restore peace an amity between the two communities so that the country might once again be set upon the path of progress. To fulfill this end, he went on a 15-day Shanti Yatra along with Acharya Muni Sushil Kumar and Swami Chidanand Maharashtra, addressing large groups of people at 35 different places on the way from Bombay to Nagpur. This Shanti Yatra contributed greatly to the return of peace in the country.

It is because of his advocacy of peace in the country and his espousal of the cause of communal harmony that he is respected by all communities, and in every circle of society. Invited to meetings by all religious groups and communities within India and abroad, Maulana sahab is, in effect, India's spiritual ambassador, spreading the universal message of peace, love and harmony.