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An Appreciation: Islamic Intellectual, Leader and Visionary A.L.M. Ibrahim Moulavi

N.U. Abdul Razzak Udayar Mother Sri Lanka in general and Islamic Society of this beloved nation in particular have irreparably lost a renowned lecturer, a great orator, a zealous patriot and above all a devout Islamic leader, A.L.M. Ibrahim of Uyanwatta, Mawanella as he peacefully breathed his last in Colombo on 29th March He hails from a reputed family in Uyanwatta, …

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Obituary notes on Marhoom ALM Ibrahim Moulavi.

– 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 …

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The Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka

An Arab Dhow, C.1900. Melville Herskovits Library’s Winterton Collection Author Asiff Hussein, Vice President of Outreach, Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Centre, on the Muslim Contribution to our Nation… by Ifham Nizam Q: You have written extensively on the Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka. How significant do you think that contribution has been? A: The Muslim contribution to our nation has …

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The Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka

An Arab Dhow, C.1900. Melville Herskovits Library’s Winterton Collection Author Asiff Hussein, Vice President of Outreach, Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Centre, on the Muslim Contribution to our Nation… by Ifham Nizam Q: You have written extensively on the Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka. How significant do you think that contribution has been? A: The Muslim contribution to our nation has …

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M C Abdul Cader : The man who fought for the fez

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, …

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