Hussain Rasheed Ahmed
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Hussain Rasheed Ahmed is a Maldivian Sunni Islamic scholar (Shaafi'ee school of belief) and political leader, currently is the Minister of State for Islamic Affairs of the Republic of the Maldives
. He is also the first elected President of Adhaalath Party (Justice Party
), a political party in the Republic of Maldives
known for its Sunni Islam
ic positions.
He is very fluent in Arabic, Urdu (other than "Dhivehi" Maldivian official language).
Sheikh Hussain Rasheed is well-known for his controversial public talks on political issues (especially regarding the former president of Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Qayyoom) and his islamic lectures and sermons (Khutbahs). He's famous as "an Islamic religious politician in the Maldives, the only one who can make tough decisions wisely, find sustainable solutions for different types of controversial issues." by some of his supporters. From President Mohamed Nasheed's government, first he was appointed as the co-chair of "Riyaasee Commission".
FAMILY:
Father: Sheikh Hussain Rasheed's father is a famous, well-recognized and respected personality in the South of Maldives; Ahmed Manikfaan (Seenu Hithadhoo Thubbeege Ali Thakkhaanuge Ahmed Manikfaan).
Mother: Aishath Manikfaan (Ali Manikuge Aisha Manikfaan was a niece of Sheikh Hussain Sharafuddin Al-Azhary (Sheikh Hussain Rahaa).
Brothers: Ibrahim Rasheed Ahmed (eldest brother to Sheikh Husaain Rasheed), Mohamed Rasheed Ahmed (elder brother to Sheikh Hussain Rasheed) and Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Ahmed (younger brother of Sheikh Hussain Rasheed)
Wife: Fathimath Shirmeen (Fenfiyaazuge / S.Feydhoo)
Children: Aisha Hussain Rasheed, Mohamed Hussain Rasheed, Abdullah Hussain Rasheed, Ibrahim Hussain Rasheed, Ismail Hussain Rasheed & Amina Hussain Rasheed.
Grand Children: Haathim Ahmed Firas
EDUCATION:
> 1972 - Jamia Dharul Uloom, Daabeel / Gujrat / India
> 1973 - Jamia Dharul Uloom, Taraj / India
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
. He is also the first elected President of Adhaalath Party (Justice Party
Justice Party (Maldives)
The Adhaalath Party is a political party in the Maldives.The Adhaalath Party was registered as a political party in August 2005, when political parties were allowed to operate for the first time following widespread protests for democracy...
), a political party in the Republic of Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
known for its Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims are referred to in Arabic as ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah wa āl-Ǧamāʿah or ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah for short; in English, they are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis or Sunnites....
ic positions.
He is very fluent in Arabic, Urdu (other than "Dhivehi" Maldivian official language).
Sheikh Hussain Rasheed is well-known for his controversial public talks on political issues (especially regarding the former president of Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Qayyoom) and his islamic lectures and sermons (Khutbahs). He's famous as "an Islamic religious politician in the Maldives, the only one who can make tough decisions wisely, find sustainable solutions for different types of controversial issues." by some of his supporters. From President Mohamed Nasheed's government, first he was appointed as the co-chair of "Riyaasee Commission".
FAMILY:
Father: Sheikh Hussain Rasheed's father is a famous, well-recognized and respected personality in the South of Maldives; Ahmed Manikfaan (Seenu Hithadhoo Thubbeege Ali Thakkhaanuge Ahmed Manikfaan).
Mother: Aishath Manikfaan (Ali Manikuge Aisha Manikfaan was a niece of Sheikh Hussain Sharafuddin Al-Azhary (Sheikh Hussain Rahaa).
Brothers: Ibrahim Rasheed Ahmed (eldest brother to Sheikh Husaain Rasheed), Mohamed Rasheed Ahmed (elder brother to Sheikh Hussain Rasheed) and Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Ahmed (younger brother of Sheikh Hussain Rasheed)
Wife: Fathimath Shirmeen (Fenfiyaazuge / S.Feydhoo)
Children: Aisha Hussain Rasheed, Mohamed Hussain Rasheed, Abdullah Hussain Rasheed, Ibrahim Hussain Rasheed, Ismail Hussain Rasheed & Amina Hussain Rasheed.
Grand Children: Haathim Ahmed Firas
EDUCATION:
- Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic and Dhivehi Language - Makthabul U'loom / Addu Hithadhoo (from his Father Ahmed Manikfaan)
- 1970 - Madrasathul Husainiyya / Addu Hithadhoo
- 1971-1972 - Nooraani School / Addu Hithadhoo
- By-hearting the Holy Quran:
> 1972 - Jamia Dharul Uloom, Daabeel / Gujrat / India
> 1973 - Jamia Dharul Uloom, Taraj / India
- Secondary / Higher Secondary - Jamia Darul Uloom Matliwala / Bharuch / India
- BA in Islamic Studies - Jamia Tha'leemaath Islamiyya / Pakistan
- Gen.Diploma in Arabic Teaching - Jamia Ummul Qura / Mecca / Saudi Arabia
- Diploma in Arabic & Islamic Teaching - King Saud University / Riyad / Saudi Arabia