O. Abdurahman
O. Abdurahman | |
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| Born | 1944 Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, writer, editor |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Known for | Group editor at Madhyamam Daily-Mediaone; former editor of Prabodhanam weekly |
O. Abdurahman is a journalist and writer from Kerala, India, currently holding the position of group editor at Madhyamam Daily-Mediaone. He has written extensively on topics related to Islam and challenges faced by the Muslim population in India.
Early life
His education began at Al Madrasathul Islamiya Chennamangalore (1960–64), followed by studies at Shanthapuram Islamiya College. He further advanced his academic pursuits at Al Ma'had ul Deen, Qatar University during 1972–74. In 1982, he returned to India and assumed the role of Principal at Chennamagalore Islahiya College. His elder sibling, O Abdulla, is a prominent author and media personality.
Journalist and orator
Abdurrahman serves as the editor of Madhyamam Daily, a prominent Malayalam-language newspaper, and formerly led the weekly publication Prabodhanam from 1964 to 1972. He regularly writes on subjects such as Islam, minority politics, communal relations, education, and media for various outlets. As an active member of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, he is well-known for delivering lectures at conferences and public gatherings. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Studies for the Journalism Department at Calicut University and participates in the General Council of the Kerala Press Academy.
Social and educational activist
He contributed to the Kerala Government Arabic Textbook Committee and was part of a 15-member expert group chaired by Dr. KN Panikker, which provided guidance on the contentious syllabus for the Seventh Standard Social Sciences textbook.