Hussain Rasheed Ahmed

Hussain Rasheed Ahmed (Vorlage:Lang-ar; born March 18, 1957) is a Maldivian Islamic scholar and politician who most notably served as the Minister of State for Islamic Affairs. Sheikh Hussain Rasheed is quite well known for his controversial Islamic lectures and sermons.

Family

Sheikh Hussain Rasheed's father is a famous, well-recognized and respected personality in the South of Maldives. He has 3 brothers, Ibrahim Rasheed, Mohamed Rasheed and Sheikh Abdul Rasheed. He also has 7 children.

Education

>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

Occupations

• Minister of State for Islamic Affairs
• Minister of State for Home Affairs
• Co-Chair of "Riyaasee Commission" in Presindent Nasheed's government
• Member of Fiqh Academy Maldives
• Former President of Adhaalath Party (2006 to 2011)

Social services

• He is a well-known teacher of many high profile Maldivians (subjects taught: Arabic, Qur'an, Islamic Studies).
• He has given many public (Islamic) Lectures and "Dhars" (Lessons of Islamic knowledge).
• Wrote books on Islam, Maldivian language and various others. The latest publication he has started is Translating "Saheeh Muslim" into "Dhivehi" (Maldivian Language) with explanations, in reference on Imaam Nawawi's publication. Till now 11 parts of this book has been published, out of the 12 parts expected.