Book on Tamil Muslims’ History, Culture Released in India’s Madurai
It has been authored by A. Basher Ahamed and released by the Indian Union Muslim League President Professor K.M. Kader Mohideen and All India Islamic Foundation Secretary M.K. Mohammed Hasan Sahib.
Tit is titled Tamizhaga Muslimgalin Varalarum Panpadum.
The first copy was received by senior advocate M. Ajmal Khan.
Professor Kader Mohideen appreciated the author and said that the book was an important one which documented the history and culture of Muslims.
Speaking about the importance and significance of the Tamil language, he said Historian Dr. Vincent Smith had stated that Indian civilization started from the south (Tamil Nadu) and not north of India.
Niece of A.P. J. Abdul Kalam, A.P.J.M. Nazeema, and popular Tamil orator Abdul Kader, were present. Mr. Abdul Kader urged the public to read books. There is a decline in reading habits and people should read good books, he said.
Source: thehindu.com
