Husain Salahuddin Explained

Hussain Salahuddin
Other Names:Salahuddin Hussein bin Moosa al-Mahli (صلاح الدين حسين بن موسى المحلى),
Birth Date:14 April 1881
Birth Place:Malé,
Death Place:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Occupation:Scholar, linguist, poet, writer, essayist
Spouse:Dhon Didi
Sanfa Manike
Medhuganduvaru Thuththu Gomaa
Children:Children of Dhon Didi:
Hawwa Saeed
Khadheeja Saeed
Children of Sanfa Manike:
Aishath
Mohamed Saeed
Children of Medhuganduvaru Thuththu Gomaa:
Adnan Hussain
Fathimath Saeed
Ibrahim Shihab
Maryam Saeed
Works:The Story of Dhon Beefaan
Nu'umaan and Mariyam
Biography of Prophet Muhammad
Biography of Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam

Hussain Salahuddin (; April 14, 1881 – September 20, 1948),[1] [2] was an influential Maldivian writer, poet, essayist and scholar.[3]

Salahuddin was one of the most prolific writers of early modern Maldivian literature at a time named 'Era of Crawling' (Lhafathuge Dhauru), and contributed to Maldivian literature. He was the father of Ibrahim Shihab, a politician of the Maldives.

Lifetime and career

Hussain Salahuddin was born on April 14, 1881. He signed his writings as Salahuddin Hussein bin Moosa al-Mahli, meaning "Salahuddin Hussain, son of Moosa from Malé". He obtained his education on the island of Meedhoo. His master was Al-Allam al-Shaikh al-Hafiz Ibrahim Thakurufaan (Aisaabeegedaru Dhon Beyyaa). He subsequently studied under al-Shaikh Muhamed Jamaluddin Naib Thutthu. He is recognized for his contributions to Maldivian literature, including the translation of various books written in Arabic, Urdu and Persian into Dhivehi.[4]

He also served in various key positions in the Maldivian government. He became the Attorney General of the Maldives at the young age of 18.[5] He also served as the Chief Justice of the Maldives for a long time. Among the other positions that he assumed were the posts of Secretary and Prime Minister for the Majlis.

He served as the founder and principal of Majeediyya School in Malé, the first institution of formal education in the Maldives.[6] Majeediyya School was started on the front veranda of Bageechaage, Salahuddin's residence.

Salahuddin served in the National Literary Committee established by the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Amin Didi.

Books that he wrote include: The Story of Dhon Beefaan; The Story of Thakurufaan the Great; Shaikh Zubair, an interpretation of the works of two great Maldivian poets; Nu'umaan and Mariyam; two anthologies of poetry titled Morning Star I and II; and his most famous work, The Biography of Prophet Muhammad, in which he translated and combined various Arabic books about Muhammad into Dhivehi.[7]

Death

Hussain Salahuddin died on September 20, 1948. He was buried in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Children

Hussain Salaahuddin's children were all writers, poets and speakers who filled various high positions in the government of Maldives.

Children of Dhon Didi:

Children of Sanfa Manike:

Children of Medhuganduvaru Thuththu Gomaa:

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Notes and References

  1. News: Hamdhoon . Mohamed . 21 February 2020 . ސަލާހުއްދީން ތުރުކުރެއްވި އަތަރުގެ މީރު ވަސް! . 8 May 2024 . Mihaaru.
  2. Web site: Family Page: Salahuddin, Hussain . 8 May 2024 . Feydhoo Roots.
  3. News: Mariyam . Malsa . 24 January 2019 . Literature in the Sunny Side of Life . 8 May 2024 . The Edition.
  4. News: Zalif . Zunana . 15 April 2024 . President urges to prioritize the use of Dhivehi language . 8 May 2024 . Raajje TV.
  5. News: Hamdhoon . Mohamed . 5 August 2021 . ސަލާހުއްދީނަށް އަމީން ވެދުން ކުރެއްވި "ހަނދާނުގެ މާފަތި" . Amin gives "memorial flower" to Salahuddin . 8 May 2024 . Adhadhu . dv.
  6. News: Zalif . Zunana . 26 October 2022 . Contributions of Majeediyya School continue to benefit the nation: Pres. . 8 May 2024 . Raajje TV.
  7. Web site: Sadiq . Abdullah . Translated from Dhivehi to English by Fareesha Abdullah and Micheal O'Shea . Dhon Hiyala and Ali Fulhu . 8 May 2024 . Maldives Royal Family.
  8. News: Jalyl . Raif Amyl . 20 March 2019 . Voices from the Majlis - 6 iconic lawmakers that made a mark . 8 May 2024 . The Edition.