Professor Abdul Mohammed Hussein Sheriff - Revision history

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 The Archives Section of AFED had organised the ''''' “Chalo Jangbar” ''''' expedition in December 2022 where the participants, thirty in total, boys and girls had the opportunity to meet Professor Abdul Sheriff at the famous ''''' “Bustani” '''''– (Garden) in Zanzibar town which was also used as graveyard for the Sheriff Dewji Jamal family. Professor Sheriff enlightened the group on the history, challenges and dangers faced by the pioneers, among them were the Dewji Jamal family of Zanzibar, during migration from India to East Africa, bringing about appreciation and awareness of the sacrifices given by our ancestors, whose dedications, commitment and devotions bore the fruits which we are enjoying today, proudly known as the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries of Africa. You can view the informative session by clicking the following link: '''https://youtu.be/1Y_I3Bk25zM'''
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 Professor Abdul Sheriff has played a crucial role in preserving Zanzibar’s cultural heritage. A consummate professional with a profound knowledge of, curiosity and dedication to academic standards, he has worked for several decades on raising historical awareness among students and the general public. His contributions to Tanzania and to our community are immense - a living example of the attributes of a person who respects and cares about the historical records, cultural heritage for identity and self-esteem. Professor has assured Africa Federation Archives section of his full support and guidance whenever required, he also handed over to Archives section some important records of the past he had preserved for many years.

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 The following year he was awarded with a '''''Zeze Award''''' of the Tanzanian Fund for Culture, and in 2007 with the Maxwell Cummings Distinguished Lectureship of the McGill University.
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 The following year he was awarded with a '''''Zeze Award''''' of the Tanzanian Fund for Culture, and in 2007 with the Maxwell Cummings Distinguished Lectureship of the McGill University.
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 The following year he was awarded with a '''''Zeze Award''''' of the Tanzanian Fund for Culture, and in 2007 with the Maxwell Cummings Distinguished Lectureship of the McGill University.
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 ==Africa Federation Archive Section==
 The Archives Section of AFED had organised the ''''' “Chalo Jangbar” ''''' expedition in December 2022 where the participants, thirty in total, boys and girls had the opportunity to meet Professor Abdul Sheriff at the famous ''''' “Bustani” '''''– (Garden) in Zanzibar town which was also used as graveyard for the Sheriff Dewji Jamal family. Professor Sheriff enlightened the group on the history, challenges and dangers faced by the pioneers, among them were the Dewji Jamal family of Zanzibar, during migration from India to East Africa, bringing about appreciation and awareness of the sacrifices given by our ancestors, whose dedications, commitment and devotions bore the fruits which we are enjoying today, proudly known as the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries of Africa. You can view the informative session by clicking the following link: '''https://youtu.be/1Y_I3Bk25zM'''
 Professor Abdul Sheriff has played a crucial role in preserving Zanzibar’s cultural heritage. A consummate professional with a profound knowledge of, curiosity and dedication to academic standards, he has worked for several decades on raising historical awareness among students and the general public. His contributions to Tanzania and to our community are immense - a living example of the attributes of a person who respects and cares about the historical records, cultural heritage for identity and self-esteem. Professor has assured Africa Federation Archives section of his full support and guidance whenever required, he also handed over to Archives section some important records of the past he had preserved for many years.

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	The following year he was awarded with a '''''Zeze Award''''' of the Tanzanian Fund for Culture, and in 2007 with the Maxwell Cummings Distinguished Lectureship of the McGill University.		The following year he was awarded with a '''''Zeze Award''''' of the Tanzanian Fund for Culture, and in 2007 with the Maxwell Cummings Distinguished Lectureship of the McGill University.
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 ==Brief Profile==
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 Professor Abdul Mohammed Hussein Sheriff was born on 7th December, 1939 in Zanzibar to the family of [[Dewji Jamal]], which was established there since the 1860s, and were involved in the founding of the first Khoja Shia Ithna’Asheri mosque there in 1880.