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Achmat (other)
Achmat is an alternative spelling of Ahmad. It may refer to: People * Achmat Dangor (1948 – 2020), South African writer, poet, and development professional *Achmat Hassiem (born 1982), is a South African Paralympian swimmer *Taghmeda Achmat, also known as Midi Achmat Taghmeda Achmat, commonly known as Midi Achmat, is one of South Africa's most well known lesbian activists. Achmat co-founded the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) with her partner and fellow activist Theresa Raizenberg on 10 December 1998. Bio ..., South African lesbian activist * Zackie Achmat (born 1962), a South African activist and film director {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad
Ahmad ( ar, أحمد, ʾAḥmad) is an Arabic male given name common in most parts of the Muslim world. Other spellings of the name include Ahmed and Ahmet. Etymology The word derives from the root (ḥ-m-d), from the Arabic (), from the verb (''ḥameda'', "to thank or to praise"), non-past participle (). Lexicology As an Arabic name, it has its origins in a Quranic prophecy attributed to Jesus in the Quran which most Islamic scholars concede is about Muhammad. It also shares the same roots as Mahmud, Muhammad and Hamed. In its transliteration, the name has one of the highest number of spelling variations in the world. Though Islamic scholars attribute the name Ahmed to Muhammed, the verse itself is about a Messenger named Ahmed, whilst Muhammed was a Messenger-Prophet. Some Islamic traditions view the name Ahmad as another given name of Muhammad at birth by his mother, considered by Muslims to be the more esoteric name of Muhammad and central to understanding his n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achmat Dangor
Achmat Dangor (2 October 1948 – 6 September 2020) was a South African writer, poet, and development professional. His most important works include the novels ''Kafka's Curse'' (1997) and ''Bitter Fruit'' (2001). He was also the author of three collections of poetry, a novella, and a short story collection. Dangor was born in Johannesburg, Union of South Africa. He was one of the founding members of the Congress of South African Writers, and headed up various non-governmental organisations in South Africa, including the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and was the Southern Africa Representative for the Ford Foundation. In 2015 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the South African Literary Awards (SALA). He lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, with his wife, Audrey, and young son Zachary, and devoted his time to his writing. Awards His awards included: * 1998 Herman Charles Bosman Prize for ''Kafka's Curse'' * ''Bitter Fruit'' was shortlist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achmat Hassiem
Achmat Hassiem (born 6 May 1982) is a South African swimmer who was injured in an attack by a great white shark. He competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and he competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Personal life Hassiem was born on 6 May 1982 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. He attended Bergvliet High School in Bergvliet, a suburb of Cape Town. In 2006 his right leg was severed by a four-and-a-half metre long great white shark whilst he was training for lifesaving exams at Muizenberg beach with his brother Tariq; the lower portion of his leg was subsequently amputated. Because of the manner in which he sustained his disability Hassiem is nicknamed "Sharkboy". He is tall and weighs . Swimming Hassiem began swimming at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa following his accident. For competition he is categorised in the S10 classification, the classification for swimmers with the most physical ability. He is coached by Brian Button. He first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midi Achmat
Taghmeda Achmat, commonly known as Midi Achmat, is one of South Africa's most well known lesbian activists. Achmat co-founded the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) with her partner and fellow activist Theresa Raizenberg on 10 December 1998. Biography Taghmeda "Midi" Achmat came from a family of Cape Malay anti-apartheid activists, and is a member of the Cape Coloured community. Her brother Zackie Achmat is an activist and filmmaker. Achmat met her partner Theresa Raizenberg in 1986, when the two were teenagers. Raizenberg was introduced to Achmat through the latter's aunt, and had already met Achmat's brother Zackie. Achmat and Raizenberg bonded over lesbian novels and both became active in the LGBT community of Cape Town. Achmat, her brother Zackie, and Raizenberg were part of a group which co-founded the black-led Association of Bisexuals, Gays, and Lesbians (ABIGALE) which organized the Johannesburg Pride March in 1992. Both Midi and Zackie Achmat were ostracized by their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |