First English biography of Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar will be unveiled at the Sharjah International Book Fair.
SHARJAH, UAE — The first English biography of Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, titled One Time, One Life: The Incredible Story of Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed, The Grand Mufti of India, will be officially launched on Monday, November 9, at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Palestinian author and SIBF Media Head Sami Al Taweel will unveil the book at 3:00 PM at the main venue, Forum 3.
Published by Delhi-based Magic Moon Publishers, the work spans fifteen chapters detailing the life, global outreach, mission, and philosophy of the Indian scholar. Written by entrepreneur and social activist Salam Kolikkal, the volume includes an introductory study by historian and academic Dr. Anil Sethi. Yasser Arafath, Shabeer M.K., Dr. Ahmed Junaid N.P., and Adila Hussain served as co-authors.
The biographical account draws on years of research and documentation, chronicling the Grand Mufti’s international diplomatic engagements, leadership in community welfare, and milestones across education and cultural spheres. It also records lesser-known aspects of his life alongside his initiatives championing interfaith harmony and humanitarian values.
Key representatives scheduled to attend the release ceremony include Magic Moon Publishers Global Affairs Director Sayyid M. Mihraj, Editorial Director Yasser Arafath Noorani, and Sales Head Prabhat Sharma, alongside Shareef Karassery, Muneer Pandyala, Markaz alumni delegates, and invited international figures across literary, academic, and cultural sectors.
