Appreciations

Nanda Ellawala :

Unforgettable personality

There could be two passions which have a powerful influence in a man. Ambition and Avarice. The love of power and the love of money. None prompted him to action. his passion was to be with people and engage in politics. He never sought in ceremony pomposity or perks of power. Never unwilling or too self centered to meet problems midst his political crusades he enjoyed a certain peace finding his groove.

Had enough mirth to spill over
enough strength to endure right
and wrong
daring enough to be just
proud enough to be honest

Drenched with rustic refinement the simplicity of his life reminds the excess of many images. In mottled hues like treasures lost in deep recessors sense and catch rifts of its perfume in the breeze.

In this single masterpiece soaked in insane colour is a space like a tiny wash of white neon in the hearts of the people he loved.

Surangani Vishaka and All Your loved ones

Al-Haj Maleeh M Saeed JP:

Pleasant looking gentleman

Al-Haj Maleeh M Saeed JP was the son of Haji Mohamed Saeed, a leading crockery merchant of the good old days in Pettah, Colombo and grandson of Sahib Dorey Hajiar whose family produced educated and intellectual men in the Muslim community in the past. Haji Maleeh was educated at Wesley College (Dam Street) Colombo. After his studies he joined his father's business. Haji Maleeh was a pleasant looking, smartly dressed gentleman. He always attended functions, get-togethers and meetings.

He was fully involved in social and religious activities from his young days. He held the position of a trustee of the Colombo Grand Mosque, founder President of the Hubbul Awlia Movement of Sri Lanka, Vice President of the Ahlus Sunnath Wal Jamaath of Sri Lanka and member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of Religious Committee of the Ummu Zavia, the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Zavia Order.

Haji Maleeh is a strong pillar of the Shazuliya Movement of Sri Lanka and whenever, the Leader of the World Shazuliya Order His Holiness Sheikh Dr Muhammed Ajward Al-Fassy Al-Macky Ash-Shazulee visited Sri Lanka, his Holiness calls Haji Maleeh to sit by his side and discuss various matters concerning the Muslims of Sri Lanka.

His wife Zarina, is the daughter of A C M Hasheem who was Maldivian Representative (Consul) in Sri Lanka during the time of Maldivian Kings, and Hajiani Haleem Umma. Zarina is also a well-known social worker among the Muslim ladies. She is the past president and presently the chairperson of the building fund committee of the All Ceylon Muslim Women's Association, Balapokuna, Colombo. Haji Maleeh was a fortunate person to lead a peaceful and religious life.He leaves behind his beloved wife Zarina, children, Shainaz, Shariz, Shaznin, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grand and great grandchildren.

His funeral took place on December 1, 2011 at Maligawatta Muslim family burial grounds amidst a large gathering of friends and relations. May Allah Almighty grant him a place in Jennathul Firdhouse. Amiin.

A Fahmee Oowise,
Colombo.

Joe Rupasinghe

You were a great product of St Joseph's College, Colombo 10.

Not only that, you were a marvelous product of the University of Peradeniya those days, dear uncle

You had fulfilled your yeoman service as an assistant director of Social Service Department

In the sense of the word you didn't have enemies in your life dear uncle

You were blessed with one daughter and two sons namely Hithaishee, Kesara and Prineeth.

Mary aunty is your lifetime shadow of all your achievements

You always had an attracting smile on your face dear uncle
You gave me numerous instructions in my studies
You had a number of good qualities
You began your professional life as a graduate teacher
You always practiced your religion
Although you had been a catholic you admired other religions
You always saw the shortcomings of atheism
Although you were a wealthy person
You accept poor masses at every moment
But you are no more

Malintha Bopearatchy
Dalugama, Kelaniya