N..H. Abdul Gaffoor
N..H. Abdul Gaffoor – Colombo Birth : –/ Death : — Gem merchant during British Ruler time. A great donor. Founder of Gafforiya Arabic College. Founder of Gaffoor Hall in…
M.S. Kariyappar
M.S. Kariyappar – Kalmunaikudy Birth : 1899.04.29 / Death : 1989.04.17 Most researches had been done by him in Tamil Literature. More than 2000 books were founded.
Prof. M.M. Uwais
Prof. M.M. Uwais – Panadura Birth : 1922.01.15 / Death : 1996.03.25 A pioneer Researcher in Islamic Literacy (more than 2000 Books) First Professor to the Faculty of Tamil Literature…
Orabi Pasha
Orabi Pasha – Egypt Birth : / Death : 1911 Migrated from Egypt for Political Reasons. Lived in Colombo & Kandy Contributed to the Muslim Social Development along with Siththy…
Justice Akbar
Justice Akbar Birth : 1880.06.15 / Death : 1944.04.22 First Muslim Justice in Sri Lanka. Main contributor to the creation of Muslim Personal Law while holding the Position of state…
M.C. Abdul Rahman
M.C. Abdul Rahman – Weligama Birth : — / Death : 1899 First Muslim Member in the “Ceylon Legislation Council” and Colombo Municipal Council. The first un-official Municipal Magistrate.
I.L.M. Abdul Azeez
I.L.M. Abdul Azeez Birth : 1867.10.27 / Death : 1915.09.01 Engaged in Social Development activities along Sithy Lebbe Publisher of the Magazine titled “Muslim Guardian”
M.C. Abdul Cader
M.C. Abdul Cader – Jaffna Birth : 1875.09.02 / Death :1946.05.27 1st Muslim Graduate in Sri Lanka He was successful in securing Muslim Identity through approval to wear “Turk Cap”…
Dr. M.C.M. Kaleel
(Dr. M.C.M. Kaleel) Birth : 1899.02.03 / Death : Leading Physician, social worker, politician and leader of the community in Sri Lanka Contributed for Muslims Education and Social Development. President…
Kasawaththai Aalim Appa
(Kasawaththai Aalim Appa – Akurana) Birth : 1829 / Death : 1893 Leading Islamic Theologian and Expert Arabic – Tamil literacy lived in Sri Lanka during 19th Century. Published several…