Ibrahim Shihab

Who is Ibrahim Shihab?

Honorable Al-Usthaaz Ibrahim Shihab, was an influential Maldivian writer, poet, essayist and statesman. He was the son of scholar Husain Salaahuddin.

Ibrahim Shihab is considered as one of the most prolific writers of Maldivian literature at a time named 'Era of Crawling'. He was one of the few persons who dared to stand up to the despotic rule of Mohamed Ameen Didi. During Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom's parliament sessions, Ibrahim Shihab was also the only person vocal in standing against despotic rules in the Majlis.