Muslim Personalities

Taking on the task of writing about the late Dr. Badi-ud-din Mahmud is a challenge to anyone – moreso to the writer who cannot boast of any journalistic skill or prior experience. A revolutionary in a positive sense, he was a man with a mission from his early childhood. The very same flame that ignited him into public life remained …

Imam Bukhari is a name that creates a sense of reverence and respect in every Muslim’s heart. He was one of the greatest scholars of Islam and the founder of Hadith science. His prestigious compilation named Jame Al-Sahih is regarded as the second authentic book of Islam after the Holy Qur’an. It was in the second century Hijrah (Islamic calendar) …

(Oration delivered on 1.1.2012) I am extremly privileged to deliver this Oration on the 122nd Birth Anniversary of Alhaj Dr.T.B.Jayah on the invitation of the Conference of Sri Lankan Malays, whose President Alhaj.T.A.Azoor has devoted much of his energy and time in fostering the concept of Bersatu (unity) Keikhalasan (sincerity) and Pengorbanan (sacrifice), and also in perpetuating the memory of …

Following is the text of the speech by Advisor to the President and Member of Parliament AHM Azwer at the budget 2012 debate on the Vote of the Ministry of National Heritage, made in Parliament on December 12, 201: Hon. Deputy Chairman, there seems to be an atmosphere of complete peace and harmony prevailing in this House today and I …

Philosopher-Poet of Islam Allama Sir Mohammad Iqbal, born in the year 1873 and died in 1938 with a smile on his face , came to us with a special message. By his poems and philosophy, by his speeches and writings, by his political activities and personal discourses, he dissipated our doubts and restored our faith, brought us conviction and courage, …

Every year the Death Anniversary of Dr. A.M.A. Azeez was commemorated on the date of his death,  November 24, this year the Dr. A.M.A. Azeez Foundation has decided to commemorate Dr. Azeez's centenary year by timing the commemoration on his birthday, October 4. I consider it a privilege to write this article about a person who was my Principal and …