Author Dr. Abdu Sattar Yoosuf, a reputed name in the health sector, has stated that writing books on important information was vital and that it was a form of prayer.
He made the statement speaking in the ceremony held in former Dharumavantha School to mark the World Book Day and Copyrights Day.
In his keynote address, Dr. Abdu Sattar Yoosuf said the leaving lasting works that will benefit the public was one of the three things that benefits an individual after death. Therefore, he said any activity that benefits the public and the people will have a lasting impact over the years, even after death.
In his address, Dr. Abdu Sattar Yoosuf also noted that books were a window for knowledge and that attaining knowledge was a vital aspect, noting that vital information had to be absorbed into long term memory.
Dr. Abdu Sattar Yoosuf added that development was not just physical or urban development. He stressed that spiritual and intellectual development was vital to the future of the nation as well. He urged all to improve speech, literature and prose.
Benefits of writing books on useful information is vital: Dr. Abdu Sattar Yoosuf
