Obituaries

November, 2021

• 14 November

  Muslim researcher,historian Mohideen passes away

  

  Al Haj M.I.M.Mohideen ( 83) founder secretary of Muslim United liberation front and  Executive Director of Muslim Documentation center of Sri Lanka, researcher ,and historian of island’s Muslims passed away on Friday at the National Hospital Colombo after a brief illness. Late Mohideen hails from Akkaraipattu and lived at Norris Canal Rd Colombo 10. Late Mohideen was one of the …

August, 2021

• 7 August

  A leading Lankan philanthropist passes away – Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai.

  

  We are sad to announce the demise of Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai. (Chairman. Zam Gems Group, Sri Lanka). A renowned philanthropist, who will be remembered for his compassion, humility, and generosity towards all communities. In recognition of his services, he was bestowed with the highest National honour of ‘Deshamaniya’ by the Government of Sri Lanka. We wish to convey our …

October, 2018

• 8 October

  The vice chairman of Sailan Muslim Foundation Shibly Aziz has passed away. – Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

  

  We at Sailan Muslim Foundation wish to inform with deep sorrow and profound sadness the passing away of the Vice Chairman of the Foundation Mohamed Shibly Aziz is a well-known and eminent President’s Counsel in Sri Lanka who has contributed extensively to the development of the legal system in the country from 1968. He is the former Attorney General of …

June, 2017

• 14 June

  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 …

September, 2015

• 29 September

  CIS media release on passing away of Brother Hameed Karim

  

  Hameed Karim, the man with a mission, is missed by us all Press Release by the Centre for Islamic Studies Renowned Sri Lankan Islamic Activist, Hameed Abdul Karim is no more with us. Hameed passed away peacefully in the Holy City of Makkah soon after completing his Hajj Pilgrimage on 26th September 2015. Hameed Karim as he was popularly known, …