Hussain Salahuddin

Hussain Salahuddin (; 14 April 1881 – 20 September 1948), was an influential Maldivian writer, poet, essayist and scholar.

Salahuddin was one of the most prolific writers of early modern Maldivian literature at a time named 'Era of Crawling' , and contributed to Maldivian literature.

He also served in various key positions in the Maldivian government. He became the Attorney General of the Maldives at the young age of 18. He also served as the Chief Justice of the Maldives for a long time. Majeediyya School was started on the front veranda of Bageechaage, Salahuddin's residence.

Salahuddin served in the National Literary Committee established by the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Amin Didi.

Books that he wrote include: The Story of Dhon Beefaan; The Story of Thakurufaan the Great; Shaikh Zubair, an interpretation of the works of two great Maldivian poets; Nu'umaan and Mariyam; two anthologies of poetry titled Morning Star I and II; and his most famous work, The Biography of Prophet Muhammad, in which he translated and combined various Arabic books about Muhammad into Dhivehi.

On 3 September 2024, President Mohamed Muizzu awarded Hussain Salahuddin the Highest Honour for Service to Maldivian Nationhood.

Death Hussain Salahuddin died on 20 September 1948. He was buried in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Children of Medhuganduvaru Thuththu Gomaa: Adnan Hussain Fathimath Saeed Ibrahim Shihab Mariyam Saeed