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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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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