Similarly, upper-caste Hindus who converted to Islam also assumed Ashraf status. A Muslim friend with the surname Farooqui confided that when she attempted to delve into her parents’ lineage ...
Since late 1940s Muslim politics in Sri Lanka followed the leadership of three personalities: Sir Razik Fareed (1893-1984), Dr. Badiuddin Mahmud (1904-1997), and M. H. M. Ashraf (1948-2000). Razik ...