Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad’s Autobiography ‘Vishwasapoorvam’ Released

Thiruvananthapuram: The autobiography of the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad titled ‘Vishwasapoorvam’, was officially released at a grand ceremony held at the Hayatt Regency in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally launched the book by handing over the first copy to Member of Parliament Shri Shashi Tharoor.

Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad's unwavering commitment to imparting true religious values to the community. He emphasized that while religion can be used for both progress and regression, Sheikh has consistently leveraged it for societal upliftment. Referring to the autobiography, the Chief Minister stated that His life journey highlights the importance of prioritizing development, especially in times when vested interests oppose progress. He also acknowledged Sheikh's steadfast stance in navigating Kerala’s socio-political landscape.

The book is published by Malabar Foundation for Research and Development, a research initiative based at Markaz Knowledge City, and is distributed by Reed Press, Kozhikode. The release ceremony was presided over by Sayyed Ali Bafaqi, Vice President of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama. The introductory speech was delivered by SYS State Secretary Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hakkim Azhari.