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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]
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 Abdurahman in a public meeting. | |
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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.
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]
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