Cegu Issadeen An intelIectual heavyweight passed away in Akkaraipattu the other day. He was a multi-faceted personality. A controversial politician and an emotive speaker, he strode the literary and political fields in the South-East of Sri Lanka for several decades. Late Issadeen was famous for his philosophical poetry in Tamil, writing under pen name, வேதாந்தி. He was the ideologue of …
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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 …
Read More »A Tribute to Mr. Shibly Aziz PC: The Beacon of Hulftsdorp on the 6th Anniversary of his passing.
In 1998, standing on the threshold of my legal career, I was a village boy from Kalawewa, fresh from completing my law degree at the University of Colombo. It had been a journey that defied the odds. One out of 200 selected nationwide to study law, I had every reason to be proud, yet as the graduation day drew closer, …
Read More »Naleem Hajiar: A patriot and philanthropist to the nation
Naleem Hajiar was one of the noble people who had Sri Lanka’s national interest at heart. Rising from humble beginnings to become a world-renowned gem merchant, popularly known as the ‘King of Gems’, Naleem Hajiar served the trade by adhering to noble values such as trust, honesty and integrity. It was customary for gem merchants, not only those from Sri …
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