Āṣif bin Barkhiyā (Arabic: آصف بن برخيا‎) is thought to be the Islamic scriptural figure who brought Queen of Sheba's throne to King Solomon "...in the twinkling of an eye". Credited with the role of court vizier, it is a story occasionally recounted in middle-eastern lore, but perhaps more so in occult circles. The figure himself is largely unexpounded, as very few references to him are found in classical texts other than through subtle terms in Chapter 27 of the Qur'an. He is, however, apparent in a number of books that deal with Islamic occultism or Ruhaniyya, and in one that appears to be attributed directly to him (titled, al-Ajnas). In like manner, the Quranic exegetical tradition through the ages held him prominently where the powers he possessed were associated to the Ineffable Name of Allah.

The Qur'an narration is as follows:

He said, 'O Council, which one of you will bring me her throne, before they come to me in surrender?' ^{[Quran 27:38]}

An efreet of the jinns said, 'I will bring it to thee, before thou risest from thy place; I have strength for it ^{[Quran 27:39]}

Asif Ali (born 4 February 1986) is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed musical film Ritu. He has since performed in critical and commercial hits such as Traffic (2011), Salt N' Pepper (2011) and Ordinary (2012).

Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in ranni. Later his family shifted to Karikkode near Thodupuzha in Idukki. His father's name is M.P. Shoukath Ali of Maravettikal House and mother's name is Molly. M.P. Shoukath Ali was the former Municipal Chairman of Thodupuzha Municipality. Asif also have a younger brother named Askar Ali. His initial schooling was at De Paul Public School, Thodupuzha and Rajarshi Memorial School, Puthankurishu, Ernakulam. He did his degree in Business Administration from Marian College, Kuttikkanam. One of his album song was "Aadhyamayi.." in Himamazhayil album. While pursuing a degree abroad, he modelled for ads, worked as a video jockey and was selected by Shyamaprasad to play one of the lead roles in his film Ritu. His family members wanted Asif to become an Engineer or business man but he wanted to become a film actor. Only after the release of the movie Ritu did Asif's family realize that he had acted in a film. But now the family members are happy to see him as a leading actor.

Muhammad Waqas Sharif (born 3 September 1988 in Sialkot, Pakistan) is a field hockey player. He plays as Right Out.

He was member of the team for 2008 Summer Olympicsin Beijing

Waqas was a member of the gold medal winning team at the Asian Games in Guanzhou, China.

Pakistan national field hockey team