Muslim Personalities

Ambassador Izeth Hussain – A Random Portrait

My memory of Mr. Izeth Hussain is brief, for he had retired from the Foreign Service just before I joined in October 1988. Yet, his retirement appeared quite fresh since I recall seeing his name board yet on display at the entrance to the glistening teak paneled room of the Director General, Political Affairs. From senior colleagues I heard of …

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Colorful and lately controversial Muslim politician Azwer Haji by Latheef Farook

Made immense contribution to Muslim community Former Muslim Affairs Minister Al Haj A.H.M Azwer, one of the most colorful though lately controversial Muslim politician, passed away on Tuesday 29 August 2017. His janaza was buried following day after Asr prayers at Dehiwala Mosque. The  mosque was packed to its capacity with mourners. This also included former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who …

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Author Asiff Hussein’s Contribution Recognized by President

Asiff Hussein, Author and Editorial Director of Sailan Muslim Website was conferred an award by President Maithripala Sirisena for his Contribution to People of Sri Lanka, a government publication produced by the Ministry of National Coexistence and Official Languages. The launching of 'People of Sri Lanka’ took place on  the 18th July 2017 at the BMICH under the patronage of …

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Appreciation for Mr.Izeth Hussain, Founder Editor of Sailan Muslim Website

Veteran diplomat, academic, author and columnist Mr. N.M.M. Izeth Hussain has passed away today. (JUNE 13, 2017) Born in 1927 and educated at St Joseph’s College, Colombo, and University of Ceylon between 1946 to 1950. Graduated with a BA (English Honours) in 1950. He held the post of Assistant Controller of Immigration and Emigration from 1951 to 1953. He was …

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The Amazing Arab Scholar Who Beat Adam Smith by Half a Millennium – The Origins of Modern Economics

In one of the most seminal works in the field of history of economic thought (History of Economic Analysis, 1954), Joseph Schumpeter argued that there is a "Great Gap" in the history of economics. The concept justifies the general ignorance in economics curricula towards economic thinking between early Christian and Scholastic times, emphasizing the lack of relevant positive ("scientific") economic …

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