M.M. Akbar (Mohammed Akbar Meleveetil) Mohammed Akbar Meleveetil, popularly known as M.M. Akbar, is an Indian educationalist, social media activist, author, and scholar of comparative religion. Born on February 3, 1966, in Parappanangadi, Kerala, India, Akbar is the son of the late Abdul Rahman and Kadeeja. Personal Details • Date of Birth: February 3, 1966 • Address: Meleveetil, Kottanthala, Palathingal, Ullanam PO, Parappanangadi, 676 303, Kerala, India Career and Achievements Akbar is the founder and Managing Director of Peace Educational Foundation, an initiative aimed at transforming education in South India. The foundation operates 12 schools with over 7,000 students and 500 teachers, focusing on nurturing academic excellence, independent thinking, and strong moral values. As a social media activist, Akbar has a significant following on various platforms, including over 370,000 YouTube subscribers and 200,000 Facebook followers. His content primarily addresses science, social sciences, and comparative religion in Malayalam. Akbar has authored 48 books on diverse topics such as science, social science, economics, Islamic studies, and comparative religion. His works include “Embryogenesis,” “Human Body a Miracle,” and “The Philosophy and Practice of Hinduism,” which received acclaim from Hindu scholars and secular media. Public Speaking and Interfaith Dialogue M.M. Akbar is known for his public talks on Islam, comparative religion, and the relationship between religion and science. He has participated in numerous interfaith dialogues with Hindu clergy, Christian priests, and atheist leaders, promoting religious tolerance and understanding. International Recognition Akbar has been invited to speak at various international conferences and events, including: • Multiple invitations from Islamic Affairs departments in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain • Guest speaker for the International Holy Qur’an Recitation Competition in Dubai • Lectures in Australia and the United Kingdom In 2004 and 2009, Akbar was invited by the rulers of the UAE to give lectures during Ramadan. He has also had the opportunity to meet with various Emirati rulers, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Other Initiatives • Founder and Director of NICHE OF TRUTH, an Islamic organization in Cochin, Kerala • Publisher and Chief Editor of “Sneha Samvadam,” a Malayalam magazine • Managing Director of Da’wa Books, a publishing firm • Convenor of the Programme Committee for the First Dubai International Peace Convention in 2010 • Designer and organizer of the Salvation International Exhibition on Islam in Kerala and Dubai Through his various roles and initiatives, M.M. Akbar continues to work towards promoting education, interfaith understanding, and religious tolerance in India and internationally.