Biography Sir Muhammad Iqbal, fondly remembered as Allama Iqbal, was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He was educated at Sialkot and Lahore, and later at Cambridge. After receiving a doctorate from the Ludwig-Maximillian University at Munich in 1907 for his thesis The Development of Metaphysics in Persia, and bar at law from Lincoln’s Inn in 1908, he practiced law for …
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Gaza’s cultural and religious heritage lies in ruins after a year of attacks by Israel By Elis Gjevori
Besides causing immense human suffering, Israel has destroyed museums, religious buildings, historic artefacts and archaeological treasures The oldest mosque in Gaza, the Omari Mosque, was severely damaged in Israeli bombardment in January 2024 (MEE/Mohammed al-Hajjar) The devastation of Israel’s war on Gaza has not spared the besieged strip’s cultural heritage and museums, mosques, churches, and archaeological sites have been destroyed or heavily damaged. …
Read More »Lankan Actor Ramdas gained fame for his “Marikkar” Role
Ramdas, who worked for many years at Colonial Motors in Union Place, used to live in Polhengoda then. He rode a scooter and used to give me a few rides those days. We have enjoyed each other’s company at gatherings hosted by members of the Sri Lankan film fraternity Ramdas was an old boy of Isipathana College in Havelock Town. …
Read More »Remembering Legendary Leader M.H.M.Ashraff on his 76th Birth Anniversary. By D.B.S.Jeyaraj
October 23rd 2024 is the 76th Birth anniversary of legendary Muslim Congress leader M.H.M. Ashraff. The dynamic lawyer – politician hailing from Eastern Sri Lanka would have celebrated his 76th Birthday ,if he were among the living today. Alas! This was not to be as Ashraff passed away in a helicopter crash on September 16th 2000 just five weeks ahead …
Read More »Dr. M.A.M. SHUKRI (1940 -2020): A RADIANT RESEARCHER IN THE SRI LANKAN MUSLIM SCHOLARSHIP
The advancement of humanity is fuelled by research. Research offers breadth and accuracy in a variety of knowledge areas. Without curiosity and inquiry, development would stall, and life as we know it now, would be very different. Researchers embellish the country and the globe with their scientific inquiries by gathering pertinent data, conducting careful analysis, and making informed decisions. Their …
Read More »A Tribute to Sir Razik Fareed: A Pioneer of Sri Lankan Muslim Leadership
Sir Razik Fareed (1893–1984) stands as one of the most distinguished figures in the history of Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. A visionary leader, diplomat, and statesman, he played a critical role in advocating for the rights and development of Sri Lankan Muslims and the broader national interest of the country. His legacy is marked by his tireless efforts to bridge …
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