The shaykhs met with Arthur C. Clarke, one of the most famous science fiction writers of the 20th century. Mr. Clarke is the author of the renowned 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Meeting in the reading room of Mr. Clarke's Colombo home, Mawlana Shaykh Nazim chatted with the prominent author, and gave a discourse on space, The Final Frontier. 

[MSN and Arthur C. Clarke: on video MPG file] 

Mawlana Shaykh Nazim honored as international 'Goodwill Ambassador'

Later that day, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Adil al-Haqqani, ISCA Founder and Honorary Chair, was granted a major honor by the Sri Lanka United Nations affiliate organization. Sri Lankan Peace Ambassador Dr. Deshapriya S. Wijetunge awarded Shaykh Nazim the status of international "Goodwill Ambassador."

The signatories of the letter were:

• Dr. Baptist Croos, President.

• Dr. Deshapriya S. Wijetunge, Director General

• Prof. W.S Fernando, Director of Human Resources and Membership Development

• Dr. Mrs. T. Kariyawasam, Secretary

At this interfaith event, representatives of the Islamic, Christian, Hindu and Bhuddist faith communities of Sri Lanka were present.