“Unselfish devotion is the highest form of submission to the will of the Supreme.” — M.A.C.M. Saleh COLOMBO :0As we mark the 50th death anniversary of M.A.C.M. Saleh, these words resonate deeply, reminding us of a life lived with extraordinary purpose and dedication. A man of intellect, foresight, and compassion, Saleh’s legacy remains etched in the annals of Sri Lanka’s …
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Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future Men’s fashion in Sri Lanka has always been diverse, most likely because of our position as a global hub for trade, followed by our colonial history. Historically, men’s clothing in Sri Lanka was characterised by the sarong and formal attire such as the national dress, which remains …
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The news of Justice M. Jameel’s demise on September 11, 2008, deeply saddened and shocked everyone, leaving a profound sense of loss. Justice M. Jameel was a fearless and highly principled gentleman whose life was marked by a firm commitment to justice, profound humility, and devout faith. A luminary of great renown, his wisdom shone brightly, yet he dwelt in …
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Hamza Haniffa, who passed away this week after a brief illness, was a relentless champion of the Palestinian cause, going back to his undergraduate days at the Peradeniya campus in the late 1950s. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Western history, he expressed support for some of the liberation movements of the day, including Algeria’s long-drawn-out battle for independence from …
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The Bohras are hard to miss: the men are unmistakable in their snow-white robes, luxuriant beards, and caps of gold lace, and the women in their dainty dresses of pastel hue. The Bohras stand out everywhere, but not just because of their appearance. They have made a mark for themselves as business barons. In fact, business is in their blood. …
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Founder Editor of Al-Islam newspaper Hamzah Haniffa passed away at a Private hospital in Colombo on Monday Jan.7 Hamzah Haniffa, the founder-editor of the Al-Islam newspaper, was a visionary journalist and a steadfast advocate for the Muslim community in Sri Lanka. A proud old boy of Zahira College, Colombo, during the tenure of Dr. A.M.A. Azeez, Hamzah excelled both academically …
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