Muslim Personalities

– Dr SLM RIFAI: UK – It is with great sadness that I’m writing this obituary note on Marhoom A.L.M Ibrahim Moulavi who passed away today 29/03/24.  Marhoom Moulavi Ibrahim is a well-known Islamic scholar in Sri Lanka. He hails from a religious family in the Kegalle district, Sri Lanka. He was educated in one of the pioneering seats of …

Everyone knows of the vagaries that sartorial styles are subjected to. Today, more than ever, styles of dress and minor articles of dress like ties, shoes, head gear etc., seem to change with every change of wind ! We are aware that an important item of dress, the head cover and, for the Muslims, more than for any other community, …

Sir Razik was a great revivalist and ardent campaigner for the rights of the Ceylon Moors. He was one of the few Statesmen with the rare distinction of having served in the Supreme Legislative assemblies of the land Al Haj M C A Cader Sir Razik was eloquent in his speeches. He was a picture of elegance being immaculately dressed …

The legendary and respected Sir Razik Fareed passed away peacefully on August 23, 1984 at the age of 91, after a fruitful and dedicated service to the country in general and his community in particular. Sir Razik was born on December 29, 1893 at Grandpass, Colombo and received his early education at Zahira College Colombo, and later Royal College. He …

For the minority SL Malays the Independence day celebration would be meaningless if the great Malay National hero DR. T. B. JAYAH is not remembered. His unswerving, unbiased stand to keep the people of Ceylon undivided under the British whose primary motive was to divide and rule is an achievement to celebrate. As a State Councillor, in 1944 he spoke …

On the 8th of April 1875 a remarkable man was born. Noor Deen Hajiar Abdul Ghaffoor was born to a well reputed Moor family in Colombo, Sri Lanka. From a very young age he was apprenticed to his uncle C L Rahmatullah (Periya Thamby), a successful gem merchant. In his early years, together with his uncle, the young boy affectionately known …