It was held under the patorange of Abrar Foundation Chairman Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Rayees Mustafa. Zainab Shafi, daughter of Dr. Shafi delivered the welcome address. Western Province Governor Haneef Yoosuf was present as chief guest, while the special guests were South Eastern University Chancellor President Counsel Faisz Musthapha and former Western Province Governor Azath Salley A documentary was screened about …
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Usthaz M.A.M. Mansoor’s launches his latest book on “Islamic Sharia”
Mishkath Research Institute (MRI) launched Usthaz M.A.M. Mansoor’s latest book on “Islamic Sharia held at the BMICH Colombo on Thursday February 6. It was held under the patronage of President’s Counsel M.M. Zuhair. Prof. A. Sarveswaran, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo and Prof. (Dr) S.M.M. Mazahir, Professor in Islamic Culture, South Eastern University reviewed the book. Author of Book …
Read More »Book Release, entitled MAM Shukri: Legacy & Academic Contribution
Alhamdulillah! The long-awaited book on our beloved Marhoom Dr. MAM Shukri, entitled MAM Shukri: Legacy & Academic Contribution, has finally been published! I am deeply honored and proud to be a part of this meaningful project, both as an editor and a chapter writer. This valuable book, published by the International Institute for Muslim Unity (IIMU) at IIUM, Kuala …
Read More »Asif Hussein releases his latest book on “ Great Days Of Bambalawatte”
The Great Days of Bambalawatte with a Walkthrough of Colpetty in the Olden Times,authored by Asif Hussein, is a one-of-a-kind work with a walk down the memory lane of what may well be called the golden stretch of Colombo comprehending the Colpetty, Bambalapitiya and Wellawatte precincts of the great city. This profusely illustrated and compelling work tells the story of …
Read More »A book dedicated to an outstanding educationist
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry receiving a copy of the biography at the launch A book on the legendary Principal of Zahira College, Matale, the late Sha Wadood, was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute last week. The ceremony was presided over by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. The book is considered an authoritative biography of the pioneer educationist Shahul Hameed …
Read More »Indonesian Roots, Sri Lankan Soil. The Journey of a Sri Lankan Malay from Soldier to Bhoomi Putra by Tony Saldin
Reviewed by Asiff Hussein Any work on the Malays of Sri Lanka makes interesting reading. The Malays are, after all a very colourful community with a fascinating history, a history that goes back only a few hundred years and which could be traced without much difficulty. Indeed, one could say that they are one of the best recorded communities in …
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