O. Abdurahman

O. Abdurahman
Abdurahman in a public meeting.
Occupation(s)Journalist, author

O. Abdurahman is an Indian journalist and author from Kerala. He is the group editor of Madhyamam Daily-Mediaone,[1][2] and has authored books on Islam and issues facing the Muslim community in India.[3]

Early life

He did his initial studies at Al Madrasathul Islamiya Chennamangalore (1960–64) and Shanthapuram Islamiya college.[4] Later he moved to Qatar and pursued his higher studies at the Al Ma'had ul Deen, Qatar University, Qatar (1972–74).[5] He then moved back to India and joined the Chennamagalore Islahiya College as its Principal in 1982.[5] noted author and media person Mr. O Abdulla is his elder brother.

Public life

Journalist and orator

Abdurrahman is the editor of Madhyamam Daily, a Malayalam newspaper. He was the editor of Prabodhanam weekly during the period 1964–72.[5] He writes on Islam, minority politics, communal politics, education and media in various periodicals, journals and magazines. Abdulrahman is an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind who is known for his speeches on different topics at various seminars, public meetings. He is a member of Board of Studies, Journalism Department, University of Calicut and General Council, Kerala Press Academy.[6]

Social and educational activist

He was a member of Kerala Government Arabic Textbook Committee. He served as a member of the 15-member expert committee led by Dr. KN Panikker to advise the Government on the controversial Seventh Standard Social Sciences Textbook syllabus.[7]

References

  1. ^ Jacob, Thomas. "Aksharavijayam". manoramaonline. Manorama. Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. ^ Stanly Johny (18 April 2018). The ISIS Caliphate: From Syria to the Doorsteps of India. Bloomsbury India. p. 84. ISBN 9789387471573. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ^ Anaz, C A. "Chapter 4". Rational movement in modern Kerala. p. 251. hdl:10603/136140. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. ^ Nazeer P. History of muslim educational institutions in Kerala during 20th century (PDF). p. 152. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Islamic encyclopedia Vol 1,IPH Kozhikode
  6. ^ IPH website-(Malayalam)
  7. ^ Yahoo Malayalam online