Publications

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …