Hussain Abdul Rahman

Hussain Abdul Rahman (28 September 2015) was a Maldivian lawyer who served as the deputy attorney general of the Maldives from August 1981 to February 1990, and as the acting attorney general from August 1981 to November 1983. He was also the father of Mohamed Muizzu, the incumbent president of the Maldives.

Born in Vashafaru, Rahman graduated from Al-Azhar University with a degree in Sharia and Law in 1975. He later returned to the university in 1986 to complete a master's degree in Sharia policy. After graduating in 1975, he initially served as a special judge in the Ministry of Justice, overseeing various courts in Malé at different times. He also worked as an Arabic teacher.

Early life and family Hussain Abdul Rahman was born in 1942, in Vashafaru, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives.

In 1976, Rahman married Husna Adam, and on 15 June 1978, their first and only child, Mohamed Muizzu was born. Shortly after Muizzu's birth, Rahman divorced. In 2002, Rahman married a Sri Lankan Women, Gnei Skeelan Hussain.

Education In 1975, Rahman graduated from the Al-Azhar University in Egypt, with a degree in Kulliyat al-Shari'ah wa al-Qanun (Shariah Law). Later in 1986, he returned to the university, where he got a masters degree in Shariah policy.

Career After returning from Egypt in 1975, Rahman initially served as a special judge in the Ministry of Justice, where his duties included examining case documents at the request of the Minister of Justice, providing judicial and legal advice in writing, and overseeing courts when a judge was on leave or when a vacancy arose.

Public service Rahman served the government for over 33 years, holding various senior positions throughout his career.

Recognition He was granted a posthumous award from the Supreme Court of the Maldives in October 2024.

Awards National Award of Honour for Promoting Islamic Awareness, Service, and Teaching Religious Knowledge – 2013.