Renowned Arabic language Educator, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, passes away at 90
In a significant loss to the academic community, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, the distinguished Arabic language educator, passed away at the age of 90 in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on October 19, 2023.
Born in 1933, Dr. V Abdur Rahim displayed an early passion for the Arabic language. After completing his secondary education, he pursued his undergraduate studies at Presidency College, University of Madras, majoring in English Language and Literature. In pursuit of his love for Arabic, he furthered his education by obtaining his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Arabic Philology from Al Azhar University in Egypt in 1964.
Dr. Rahim's career was marked by his innovative teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches, which revolutionized the teaching of Arabic. He joined the Islamic University of Madinah in 1969, where he played a pivotal role in the Program of teaching Arabic as a foreign language. He also imparted his knowledge at various institutions, including the Islaamic University Omdurman Sudan, Khartoum University Sudan, and Arabic Institutions in Germany, Washington D.C., and British Guyana.
His most significant contribution to Arabic education was the development of the renowned Madinah Arabic Course. This comprehensive series of textbooks and audiovisual materials simplified the complexities of the Arabic language, making it accessible to learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds. His teaching not only facilitated learning but also promoted intercultural dialogue and understanding.
Beyond his teaching endeavors, Dr. Rahim served as the Director of the translations Section at the Quran Printing Press in Madinah, where he contributed to translating and interpreting the Quran into various languages, ensuring its accessibility to people worldwide.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to Arabic language education, Dr. V Abdur Rahim was honored with the prestigious President of India Award. This recognition celebrated his tireless efforts in promoting Arabic language learning and fostering cultural understanding through linguistic knowledge.
The Madinah Arabic Course, a testament to his pedagogical brilliance, continues to set the benchmark in Arabic language education globally.
Dr. V Abdur Rahim's demise is mourned by the international community of Arabic language learners and scholars. His pioneering work in simplifying Arabic language education and promoting intercultural understanding through language will continue to inspire generations of scholars and educators.
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PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over rate vs CSK
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The last season's runners-up PBKS secured their second sucessive win, defeating five-time champions Chennai Super Kings by five wickets here on Friday.
As this was Punjab Kings’ second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to minimum over-rate violations, the penalty was enhanced and Iyer was fined Rs 24 lakh, said the IPL media advisory.
"The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," it added.
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