Founder
A man who was gifted with multiple talents
Dr. Niyas Moulavi (Ash Sheikh Marhoom Niyas Mohammed)
He has been
A popular religious scholar
A captivating orator
A devoted social worker
His charismatic power of eloquence which he articulated in Tamil as well as in Sinhalese won him popularity and admiration among the general public, various leaders, and prominent figures in the country belonging to just about every religion, political party, community, and ethnicity. He selflessly hurled himself into every problem the Muslim community faced and found amicable solutions for them.
Also, he was among the first to rush to console and comfort when people of this country faced natural as well as man-made complexities and disasters regardless of their ethnic or religious identities. He was a noted activist who strived for most of his life for the unity, communal harmony, and cohesion in this country. Various governments, upon identifying his selfless service, proceeded to adorn him with various honorary titles including a doctorate. However, he never attached or utilized his doctorate or most of his honorary names for any personal gain or fame and avoided disclosing them purely out of modesty.
May Allah Most Merciful forgive their sins and grant them the Paradise of Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen!