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Kashif (also spelled Kaashif, Kaşif, or Kashef, ) is an Arabic word, commonly used as a male given name in the Muslim world. Its meaning is close to the English words "revealer", "discoverer", "uncoverer" or "pioneer".
When used by Muslims, it is done so in the context of its Qur'anic usage referring to God as "the One who reveals." When applied to an individual, it means that the person has the quality of spiritual vision. The truth is obvious to them while hidden to others. For example, in the Qur'an (Surah Al-Sajdah Chapter 32 : Verse 13), God refers to a people who have just died and suddenly see the error of their ways and the purpose of life which previously eluded them. After this realization, they ask God to send them back, as they now believe and want to do good works. Those who are "Kashif" have that understanding before death.
Kashif Saleem, previously Michael Jones (born December 26, 1959), is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, record producer, artist, composer, author, director and educator from New York City. Kashif first taught himself to play a $3 song flute at age seven and later the piano in the basement of his church. At age 15, Kashif joined B. T. Express and performed on stages around the world. He studied Islam and changed his name from Michael Jones to Kashif, which means discoverer and inventor. He crafted his own distinctive sound and later signed with Arista Records enjoying success as a solo artist.
Together with Stevie Wonder he is considered a pioneer in urban music thanks to his specific synthesizer technology approach and the introduction of MIDI in his production.
Kashif is a given name and surname.
Kashif may also refer to:
- Kashif (1989 album), by American musician Kashif
- Kashif & Shanghai Knockout Tournament, a Guyanese football tournament
- Kashif, Syria, a village
Kashif is the self-titled debut of Kashif. It was a hit that put him on the music scene with his R&B single "I Just Gotta Have You". The album also includes the hits "Stone Love", "Help Yourself to My Love", and "Say Something Love". This album was digitally remastered by Funky Town Grooves in 2012 and includes five additional tracks.
The 1989 self-titled album, Kashif, is the fifth studio album from the artist, producer and composer Michael Jones also known as Kashif. The album was released in 1989 on Arista Records. The album includes two hit singles, "Personality" and a cover of the 1973 hit " Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)" by The Four Tops. This was the last studio album from Kashif for Arista Records.